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Commentary on the Apple Industry Crisis
Thursday, 7 December 2000, 6:29 pm | ACT New Zealand
Three major events in the life of the apple industry occurred yesterday: More >>
ENZA Litigation Means Minister Must Act
Thursday, 7 December 2000, 11:32 am | ACT New Zealand
Minister of Agriculture Jim Sutton promised to act on ENZA’s statutory export monopoly if there was a crisis, and the time to act is now, said ACT Agriculture spokesman Gerry Eckhoff. More >>
Maharey The Chameleon Strikes Again
Wednesday, 6 December 2000, 5:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Employment Minister’s endorsement today of Department of Work and Income Regional Commissioners and regional plans shows that he is up to his old tricks again, said ACT Employment Spokesman Dr Muriel Newman. More >>
Major PR Effort For Coalition’s First Birthday
Wednesday, 6 December 2000, 5:08 pm | ACT New Zealand
All the government back slapping and self congratulation for delivering on its promises will not hide the fact that low and middle income New Zealanders are worse off now than they were a year ago, said ACT MP Owen Jennings. More >>
Wage Earners Worse-Off After A Year Of Labour
Wednesday, 6 December 2000, 4:27 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Finance Spokesman Rodney Hide said today that Reserve Bank Governor Dr Don Brash has confirmed that real wages would be down after a year of the Labour-Alliance minority Government. More >>
Gerry Eckhoff Speech To Pipfruit Growers Protest
Wednesday, 6 December 2000, 2:56 pm | ACT New Zealand
We are here because government regulations say that it is against the law for New Zealand orchardists to have choice. More >>
ACT Circulates Discussion Paper On Options For ACC
Wednesday, 6 December 2000, 2:54 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Deputy Leader and Accident Insurance Spokesman Ken Shirley today released a discussion paper outlining options for the future operation of accident insurance and is seeking public comment on the options raised. More >>
Where Did Closing The Gaps Go?
Wednesday, 6 December 2000, 10:51 am | ACT New Zealand
Twelve months ago the Labour coalition said that it wished to be judged on whether it managed to close the gaps between Maori and Pacific Islanders and the rest of New Zealand, said Hon Richard Prebble. More >>
Govt Losing Two Votes Great For Town Belt
Wednesday, 6 December 2000, 8:50 am | ACT New Zealand
The government’s loss of two votes in parliament this afternoon is great news for Wellington’s town belt, said ACT leader and former Wellington Central MP, Hon Richard Prebble. More >>
ENZA Litigation Means Minister Must Act
Wednesday, 6 December 2000, 12:38 am | ACT New Zealand
Minister of Agriculture Jim Sutton promised to act on ENZA’s statutory export monopoly if there was a crisis, and the time to act is now, said ACT Agriculture spokesman Gerry Eckhoff. More >>
Robson’s Defence Comments A Desperate Poll Stunt
Tuesday, 5 December 2000, 5:29 pm | ACT New Zealand
Alliance Minister, Matt Robson’s comments on defence policy today have more to do with the Alliance’s two per cent poll ratings than as a serious commentary on New Zealand’s security,” said Hon Richard Prebble. More >>
Clark & Tizard: What Auckland Transport Problem?
Tuesday, 5 December 2000, 5:28 pm | ACT New Zealand
It is surprising that after a year of addressing the Auckland transport crisis the Prime Minister still won’t be honest with the Auckland Mayoral Forum and admit she has no idea what’s going on, said ACT Transport spokesman Penny Webster. More >>
What About ACC Competition Statistics, Margaret?
Tuesday, 5 December 2000, 5:28 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Labour government have continued their ideological ‘crusade’ against business with the release of a discussion paper on Health and Safety in Employment, said ACT leader Hon Richard Prebble. More >>
Charter Will Inflict Inheritance Chaos
Tuesday, 5 December 2000, 3:10 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Justice Spokesman Stephen Franks warned today that most New Zealanders’ dying wishes will be overridden by the Government’s family property law changes. More >>
Newsletter Shows Waterfront Workers True Colours
Tuesday, 5 December 2000, 1:02 pm | ACT New Zealand
Claims by the New Zealand Waterfront Workers Union (NZWWU) that they are protesting to protect local jobs is nothing but media spin, said ACT leader Hon Richard Prebble. More >>
Govt Should Withdraw Arms Amendment Bill - ACT
Tuesday, 5 December 2000, 11:51 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Deputy Leader and Police spokesman Ken Shirley is urging the Government to withdraw the troubled Arms Amendment Bill. More >>
Lawyers Drooling At Family Property Law Changes
Tuesday, 5 December 2000, 11:14 am | ACT New Zealand
“Lawyers expect a revenue bonanza from the Property Relationship legislation the government is determined to force through before Christmas,” ACT Justice Spokesman Stephen Franks said. More >>
Decision On Road Funding Is Needed Now
Tuesday, 5 December 2000, 11:10 am | ACT New Zealand
The Government’s inability to make up its mind on transport matters is holding back much-needed road improvements, said ACT Transport spokesman Penny Webster. More >>
Australia-New Zealand Immigration Tensions Rising
Monday, 4 December 2000, 5:24 pm | ACT New Zealand
Despite attempts to playdown the trans-tasman tensions, the Labour Government cannot just shrug off the serious concerns of an Australian cabinet Minister, said ACT Immigration Spokesman Penny Webster. More >>
Jim Sutton Admits: The Monopoly Doesn’t Work
Monday, 4 December 2000, 5:23 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Agriculture spokesman Gerry Eckhoff, welcomes Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton’s statement that ENZA’s export monopoly does not increase grower returns. More >>
