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Webster: Migrant Rules Revamp Missing The Point
Wednesday, 25 October 2000, 3:41 pm | ACT New Zealand
Statements by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Immigration following the business forum that New Zealand needs to urgently allow more skilled migrants are bizarre, said ACT Immigration Spokesperson Penny Webster. More >>
"Well Done Westland" Says Jennings
Wednesday, 25 October 2000, 3:38 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Local Government spokesman Owen Jennings has congratulated the Westland District Council for its decision to waive resource consent and building fees for a trial period in a bid to encourage growth in the region. More >>
Eckhoff Backs Gondola Scheme
Wednesday, 25 October 2000, 3:36 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Conservation Spokesman Gerry Eckhoff has thrown his “full support” behind the proposed aerial gondola scheme between Queenstown and Milford. More >>
The Tutukaka Coast Millennium Time Capsule
Tuesday, 24 October 2000, 11:08 am | ACT New Zealand
Just yesterday we watched a pod of dolphins cruising around the coast, and I had to reflect not only how lucky we are to see such a spectacle, but also how little some things have changed, because our forefathers would have enjoyed the same sights. More >>
The Dumbing Down Of New Zealand Continues…
Tuesday, 24 October 2000, 8:40 am | ACT New Zealand
The Labour/Alliance government are continuing their dumbing down of New Zealand, said ACT immigration spokesman Penny Webster. More >>
Wool Growers Must "Get It Right"
Tuesday, 24 October 2000, 8:39 am | ACT New Zealand
Wool growers have “one last chance to get it right” at the upcoming Wool Board meeting in Dunedin on October 30, ACT MP and high country farmer Gerry Eckhoff said today. More >>
Teenagers Deserve Better
Tuesday, 24 October 2000, 8:38 am | ACT New Zealand
School prize-givings are around the corner and yet again I’m dusting off my “Don’t you dare have a baby” speech. More >>
Talk not enough - Sound policies needed
Tuesday, 24 October 2000, 12:44 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Finance spokesman Rodney Hide said today that Helen Clark’s “talkfest” with selected business leaders is a good first step but is not enough. More >>
One Standard Needed for All Races on Child Abuse
Tuesday, 24 October 2000, 12:43 am | ACT New Zealand
Domestic violence and child abuse should be handled the same way for all people, regardless of their ethnic background, ACT Social Welfare spokesman Muriel Newman said. More >>
Prebble's Letter from Wellington - 24th October
Tuesday, 24 October 2000, 12:42 am | ACT New Zealand
The coalition hopes this week's business meeting in Auckland will enable the government to re-launch itself. Ministers intend to grab the initiative and silence their critics by outlining pro-business initiatives like compliance cost reform, export assistance ... More >>
Southland Times Eckhoff Column
Friday, 20 October 2000, 4:06 pm | ACT New Zealand
Farmers risk being left behind if they fail to make their voices heard on the genetic modification debate. More >>
Jennings Seeks Widespread Support for Bill
Friday, 20 October 2000, 3:56 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT MP Owen Jennings will be mounting an extensive campaign from next week to seek cross-party support for the introduction of his Private Members Bill seeking changes to the Resource Management Act. More >>
What Does The Government Think Punishment Is For?
Friday, 20 October 2000, 2:25 pm | ACT New Zealand
From its musing on home detention, parole, and work release this Government seems to believe the purpose of punishment is to meet the ‘needs’ of criminals. Secondary to their ‘needs’ is acknowledgement that the public has some interest in being protected ... More >>
Maharey’s Dismissal Of Unemployed Disgraceful
Friday, 20 October 2000, 1:59 pm | ACT New Zealand
Employment Minister Steve Maharey’s latest outburst against ACT Employment Spokesman Dr Muriel Newman shows that he is rattled over the problem of the country’s worsening long-term unemployment. More >>
Government Should Be Applauded For Policy U-turn
Thursday, 19 October 2000, 3:26 pm | ACT New Zealand
The ACT party hopes that the Government’s latest attempt to woo favour with business is genuine and not merely a political gesture, said ACT Leader, Hon Richard Prebble. More >>
Ministry Using Kids As Guinea Pigs
Thursday, 19 October 2000, 10:55 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Education spokeswoman Donna Awatere Huata told teachers at Westlake Girls’ High School today, she was concerned the Ministry of Education is using high school students as guinea pigs in an unproven and untested assessment scheme. More >>
"Bleak Day For The Coast" Says ACT
Thursday, 19 October 2000, 9:56 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT MPs fought the Government “right to the last” on the passage of the Forest (West Coast) Accord Bill through Parliament last night, ACT Deputy Leader and Forestry spokesman Ken Shirley said. More >>
Greens "Playing Politics" At GM Hearing
Thursday, 19 October 2000, 9:49 am | ACT New Zealand
The Green Party has “hijacked pole position” at the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification and was able to play politics because of its special interest status at the hearing, ACT Agricultural Spokesman Gerry Eckhoff said today. More >>
ACT Backs Call For Immigration Inquiry
Wednesday, 18 October 2000, 6:26 pm | ACT New Zealand
The unprecedented criticism of officials by the Minister of Immigration, Lianne Dalziel, and her subsequent failure to take serious action, raises questions as to the accuracy of her statement, said ACT Immigration spokesman Penny Webster. More >>
ACT Letter to the Editor, Evening Post
Wednesday, 18 October 2000, 10:44 am | ACT New Zealand
While one can’t deny the picture painted of New Zealanders going overseas as described by Warwick Roger (Evening Post 16th October) the crucial phrase is: “the fear…that the population will get out of balance”. More >>
