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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 >>

Solomons Peacekeeping Raises Serious Issues

Wednesday, 18 October 2000, 9:39 am | ACT New Zealand

The government’s decision to intervene in the Solomon Islands is a project with real risks. I believe the public and Parliament should be fully informed of the dangers. More >>

"Sympathetic Hearing" For ACT-Led Delegation

Wednesday, 18 October 2000, 9:31 am | ACT New Zealand

The Foxton couple who lost their pig farm two years ago because of a resource consent decision by the Manawatu Regional Council, received a “sympathetic” hearing from the council today, ACT MP Owen Jennings said. More >>

Take Responsibility For That Which Is Yours

Tuesday, 17 October 2000, 3:54 pm | ACT New Zealand

New Zealand has not experienced such a convergence of negative economic indicators in over a decade, said ACT Leader Hon Richard Prebble. More >>

ACT MP Heads Compensation Delegation

Tuesday, 17 October 2000, 2:21 pm | ACT New Zealand

ACT MP Owen Jennings, led a delegation to the Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Council today demanding compensation for the Bierstaker family who lost their Foxton pig farming business as a result of neighbours complaining to the regional council about ... More >>