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All We Want For Xmas Is Welfare Reform

Monday, 22 December 2003, 1:57 pm | ACT New Zealand

In contrast to Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey's claims of success in the welfare portfolio, answers to my written Parliamentary Questions show him to be failing those who need help most, ACT New Zealand Social Welfare Spokesman ... More >>

Tangiwai: History Set To Repeat

Monday, 22 December 2003, 9:36 am | ACT New Zealand

As we reflect on the Tangiwai tragedy, Christmas Eve 50 years ago, we should be looking ahead and taking more active steps to lessen the likelihood of a recurring destructive lahar, ACT New Zealand Deputy Leader Ken Shirley said today. More >>

Don't Dishonour The Dead

Monday, 22 December 2003, 8:56 am | ACT New Zealand

"I hope some of the leaders at Tangiwai today have the courage to make it more than a commemoration," ACT New Zealand Maori Affairs Spokesman Stephen Franks said today. More >>

King About To Score 'Own Goal'

Friday, 19 December 2003, 10:12 am | ACT New Zealand

Despite intense media speculation yesterday and today, it seems that Health Minister Annette King and Cabinet have made no decision on Direct-To-the-Consumer-Advertising of pharmaceuticals, ACT New Zealand Health Spokesman Heather Roy revealed today. More >>

Prime Minister's $8 Million Photo Op

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 4:54 pm | ACT New Zealand

Remember the photo of Prime Minister Helen Clark with Tom Cruise on the set of `The Last Samurai'? Hard-working New Zealand taxpayers will be forking out $8 million for that, ACT New Zealand Associate Finance Spokesman Deborah Coddington revealed ... More >>

Liberty Belle: Recipe for Strength

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 2:50 pm | ACT New Zealand

You know you're winning an argument when your opponents resort to personal abuse. The past six weeks I've copped plenty of personal flak, but this week two in particular were exceptional. More >>

Transfer of Molesworth Station A Tragedy

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 2:49 pm | ACT New Zealand

The Labour Government's decision to hand control of Molesworth Station over to the Conservation Department in 2005 is a tragedy for one of New Zealand's most iconic farming properties, ACT New Zealand Rural Affair Spokesman Gerry Eckhoff said today. More >>

Economic Forecasters Condemn School Closures

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 2:49 pm | ACT New Zealand

Education Minister Trevor Mallard's insatiable appetite for closing schools could hinder economic growth in those areas currently undergoing network reviews, ACT New Zealand Education Spokesman Deborah Coddington said today. More >>

Report Shows CYF Has To Go

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 2:46 pm | ACT New Zealand

The centralised system that is the Child, Youth and Family Department has passed its use-by date, and has contributed to the deaths of at-risk children throughout the country, ACT New Zealand Social Welfare Spokesman Dr Muriel Newman said today. More >>

New regulations on trees and power lines

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 11:04 am | ACT New Zealand

New regulations governing the trimming of trees near power lines are designed to promote safety and help maintain power supplies. More >>

Round the clock staffing search & rescue centres

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 10:58 am | ACT New Zealand

The National Rescue Co-ordination Centre (NRCC) will be staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week as a result of new funding announced today by the Transport Minister Paul Swain. More >>

Biggest Land Transfer in NZ History

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 10:52 am | ACT New Zealand

ACT Leader Richard Prebble said that after six months of the government issuing consultation papers, holding hui and secret discussions, we are really no wiser than we were at the beginning. More >>

Molesworth Decision Disaster-In-Waiting

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 10:44 am | ACT New Zealand

Labour's decision to transfer Molesworth Station to the Department of Conservation is a cynical attempt to harness public sentiment on access issues whereas, in reality, this move will be a disaster for land management, the environment and the taxpayer, ... More >>

The Column

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 8:52 am | ACT New Zealand

INTRO: This week’s column considers the disturbing effects of Labour’s new Foreshore and Seabed race-based policy just announced. More >>

Better Roads = Lower Road Toll

Wednesday, 17 December 2003, 4:30 pm | ACT New Zealand

ACT New Zealand Police Spokesman Dr Muriel Newman today welcomed the Government's U-turn on its previously unworkable road safety package. More >>

Full, But Not Final

Wednesday, 17 December 2003, 4:24 pm | ACT New Zealand

It is now clear that the Labour Government intends revisiting the full and final provisions of the 1992 Maori Fisheries Settlement allowing another bite of the cherry in an attempt to buy peace with Maori in the foreshore and seabed debate, ACT New ... More >>

Labour Looking More Like Dictators Every Day

Wednesday, 17 December 2003, 2:27 pm | ACT New Zealand

Releasing three critical reports on the failure of CYF on the same day media attention will be focused on the important seabed and foreshore report - and when the House has already risen - highlights Labour's utter distain for the Parliamentary process, ... More >>