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$369,000 Spent on Hui-ing the Foreshore
Thursday, 2 October 2003, 2:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Richard Prebble released official information today that shows the government's ten foreshore hui cost one hundred and ninety-seven thousand dollars. More >>
Afraid Of Being Out-Dunne, Peter?
Thursday, 2 October 2003, 2:38 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Families Spokesman Heather Roy today suggested that if United Future Leader Peter Dunne was so concerned about New Zealand families, then perhaps he should speak with families in New Zealand - rather than those in Utah. More >>
Quit Pandering To Unions, Minister
Thursday, 2 October 2003, 8:33 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Transport Spokesman Deborah Coddington today said that Transport Minister Paul Swain's use of road user funds to pander to union interests was totally irresponsible and unacceptable. More >>
Muriel Newman: Languishing Behind Our Neighbours
Wednesday, 1 October 2003, 4:47 pm | ACT New Zealand
Although Finance Minster Dr Michael Cullen may crow about New Zealand’s four percent annual growth rate, the sad fact is that low single-digit growth – from a small economic base – is dismal. In other words, the New Zealand economy can be expected to double ... More >>
Labour Attacks Motorists - AGAIN
Wednesday, 1 October 2003, 3:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard's announcement today, that all vehicles will be subject to compulsory emission testing, is yet another slap in the face for motorists, ACT New Zealand Transport Spokesman Deborah Coddington said today. More >>
BOP Regional Council On The Road To Ruin
Wednesday, 1 October 2003, 3:34 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Deputy Leader Ken Shirley today expressed great disappointment over Bay of Plenty Regional Council's decision to have Maori seats, and predicted that the move would cause immense polarisation of councillors. More >>
ACT Says Tariffs Must Go!
Tuesday, 30 September 2003, 11:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Finance Spokesman Rodney Hide today welcomed the Government's decision to continue to reduce tariffs after a six-year freeze. More >>
Foreshore Delay Could Mean Nothing
Tuesday, 30 September 2003, 4:21 pm | ACT New Zealand
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson's indication that Labour may delay foreshore and seabed legislation may mean little - as any legislation, whenever it comes, may simply postpone the decision anyway, ACT New Zealand Maori Affairs Spokesman Stephen Franks ... More >>
Another Nail In The Coffin For Fart Tax
Tuesday, 30 September 2003, 3:52 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Rural Affairs Spokesman Gerry Eckhoff today described Russia's refusal to set a date for ratifying the Kyoto Protocol as excellent news for New Zealand's productive sector. More >>
BSA Uphold Complaint Against RNZ
Tuesday, 30 September 2003, 3:37 pm | ACT New Zealand
MPs Katherine Rich and Rodney Hide today said they were pleased that the Broadcasting Standards Authority had upheld their complaint against Radio New Zealand. More >>
DOC And Minister Out Of Control
Tuesday, 30 September 2003, 2:22 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Deputy Leader and Conservation Spokesman Ken Shirley today labelled the Department of Conservation New Zealand's most litigious entity, and accused it of abusing the RMA process. More >>
Show Us Your Principles John
Tuesday, 30 September 2003, 8:26 am | ACT New Zealand
The government needs to completely rethink its foreshore and seabed stance said ACT Leader Richard Prebble. More >>
Prebble's The Letter
Monday, 29 September 2003, 9:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
RECORD TAX REVENUE Tax collected in the last financial year was up $3.57 billion. A massive 9.9% increase in tax. The biggest increase in NZ’s history. The government’s surplus is now a record $5.6 billion – $1.5 billion higher than was predicted in ... More >>
ACT's The Letter - Monday 29 Sep 2003
Monday, 29 September 2003, 2:28 pm | ACT New Zealand
Tax collected in the last financial year was up $3.57 billion. A massive 9.9% increase in tax. The biggest increase in NZ's history. The government's surplus is now a record $5.6 billion - $1.5 billion higher than was predicted in the April budget. So Labour ... More >>
Labour Must Drop The Spin And Take Action
Monday, 29 September 2003, 11:50 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Police Spokesman Dr Muriel Newman today condemned the Labour Government for refusing to take the rising methamphetamine crisis seriously, and for ignoring calls for action from local leaders and the wider community. More >>
Rural Landowners' Rights Under Threat
Monday, 29 September 2003, 9:51 am | ACT New Zealand
In the 1960s an Iranian peasant observed that if the Shah of Iran could take land from the wealthy and give it to those without land, how much easier it would be for him to take it back again at his pleasure. More >>
Judd Speech: Turning Back The Tide
Monday, 29 September 2003, 9:49 am | ACT New Zealand
Thank you for attending today. We are continuing our regional conferences in good heart, albeit with a growing sense of urgency about the task ahead. More >>
Get Your House In Order Maharey
Monday, 29 September 2003, 8:32 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Associate Finance Spokesman Deborah Coddington today accused Housing Minister Steve Maharey of failing taxpayers, in light of information showing that Housing NZ spent more than $30 million repairing tenant-damaged state houses, and ... More >>
New Zealand Can Be The Best Again
Monday, 29 September 2003, 8:31 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Leader Richard Prebble today announced, at the ACT Christchurch Regional Conference, that ACT would launch a concerted campaign to ensure that New Zealand schools were ranked among the best in the world. More >>
Prebble Speech: The Foreshore
Monday, 29 September 2003, 8:30 am | ACT New Zealand
It's a pleasure to be here at ACT's Christchurch Regional Conference and I congratulate the organisers on the programme. More >>
