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RMA Puts Price Tag on Traditional Values
Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 3:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
Contact Energy's payment of $1.52 million to Ngai Tahu for the iwi to support power generation development on the Clutha River is a classic example of the Resource Management Act being used to exchange money for spiritual values, ACT Rural Affairs Spokesman ... More >>
History of PPPs Dictates Caution
Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 3:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
There's a strong sense of déjà vu in the current debacle surrounding Labour's enthusiasm for public-private partnerships, ACT New Zealand Commerce Spokesman Deborah Coddington said today. More >>
SAS Injuries Bring Home Reality of Warfare
Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 12:22 am | ACT New Zealand
The wounding of three New Zealand SAS soldiers in Afghanistan yesterday brings home the reality of warfare and the perils that our armed forces face, ACT Defence and Foreign Affairs Spokesman Hon Ken Shirley said today. More >>
Calls for Transport Committee to Conduct Inquiry
Tuesday, 22 October 2002, 5:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
Following United Future's rejection of a select committee inquiry into the Government's involvement with Ross Armstrong's dodgy insider group, ACT Commerce Spokesman Deborah Coddington has written to the Transport Select Committee to hold an inquiry. More >>
What is Annette King Hiding?
Tuesday, 22 October 2002, 4:08 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Health Spokesman Heather Roy said today that a public relations spin is imminent from the Government to sell its new primary health organisation funding formula replacing the Community Services Card. More >>
Will Labour Vote to Clear the Air?
Tuesday, 22 October 2002, 3:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Commerce Spokesman MP Deborah Coddington today expressed surprise that commentators are assuming Labour will vote against a select committee inquiry to find out what Government Ministers knew about Ross Armstrong's dodgy insider group. More >>
Margaret Wilson Wins over Commonsense
Tuesday, 22 October 2002, 10:26 am | ACT New Zealand
Margaret Wilson can claim a victory over commonsense with the return of the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Bill to Parliament from select committee, ACT Commerce Spokesman Deborah Coddington said today. More >>
CYF Acts on Paedophiles
Tuesday, 22 October 2002, 12:32 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT MP Deborah Coddington today expressed cautious optimism that a change of policy at Child, Youth and Family will mean vulnerable children are no longer placed with sexual predators, but warned that other Government agencies continued to put children ... More >>
Define "Public Private Partnership", Helen Clark
Tuesday, 22 October 2002, 12:00 am | ACT New Zealand
Michael Cullen and Helen Clark have speared Dr Armstrong for telling the truth about their "public private partnership" scheme, ACT New Zealand Associate Commerce Spokesman Stephen Franks said today. More >>
Prebble Pushes For Inquiry into Armstrong Saga
Monday, 21 October 2002, 9:29 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Richard Prebble said today that he would continue with his intention to request the Commerce Select Committee to hold an urgent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the constructive dismissal of Dr Ross Armstrong. More >>
Armstrong's Exit Doesn't End the Story
Monday, 21 October 2002, 4:31 pm | ACT New Zealand
Ross Armstrong's resignation from his Government posts increases the pressure for Ms Clark and Dr Cullen to reveal how much they knew about his dodgy insider group, ACT Commerce Spokesman Deborah Coddington said today. More >>
Richard Prebble’s Letter From Wellington
Monday, 21 October 2002, 2:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
Parliament has adjourned for two weeks much to Labour’s relief. The problems of operating as a minority government are much more time consuming than commentators appreciate. Labour has not been able to take the initiative and nothing of significance has been ... More >>
Six Month Crime Spree Highlights Failed Policies
Monday, 21 October 2002, 11:36 am | ACT New Zealand
The crime spree by eleven Hamilton youths who have broken into at least one house or car every day for six months provides fresh evidence for the need for alternative education opportunities, a central school enrolment register to monitor long-term ... More >>
How Much did Cullen and Clark Know?
Monday, 21 October 2002, 10:59 am | ACT New Zealand
Only an independent inquiry will reveal how much the Prime Minister and Ministers of Finance and Transport knew about Dr Ross Armstrong's insider group, ACT Commerce Spokesman Deborah Coddington said today. More >>
Newman: Bali Tragedy Prompts Questions At Home
Monday, 21 October 2002, 8:15 am | ACT New Zealand
When Helen Clark scrapped the air strike wing of the Royal New Zealand Airforce, she said, "Look at our strategic circumstances. Who could be in a more benign environment than in New Zealand?" More >>
NCEA Drives Kids From Education System
Friday, 18 October 2002, 5:16 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Education Spokesman Donna Awatere Huata today urged Education Minister Trevor Mallard to pay heed to students who are dropping out of school because of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). More >>
International Report Slates Curriculum
Friday, 18 October 2002, 5:15 pm | ACT New Zealand
A report by Melbourne-based education consultant Dr Kevin Donnelly identifies shockingly low standards of education in New Zealand, ACT Education Spokesman Donna Awatere Huata said today. More >>
Rates Revolt Must Not Be Idle Threat
Friday, 18 October 2002, 11:25 am | ACT New Zealand
The threatened rates revolt by farmers must not be an idle threat, ACT Rural Affairs Spokesman Gerry Eckhoff said today. More >>
Government Paid $70m Too Much for Rail Lines
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 9:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Labour Government paid $70 million too much for the Auckland suburban rail lines, ACT’s Transport Spokesman Deborah Coddington revealed today. More >>
Concern for Safety of Two Children in CYF Care
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 4:13 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT MP Deborah Coddington has grave fears for the safety of the two children Child, Youth and Family want to place with a convicted sex offender. More >>
