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Extra Revenue From Tax Hike Wiped Out
Monday, 30 October 2000, 11:47 am | ACT New Zealand
“The economic downturn has wiped out in a month the extra tax revenue Finance Minister Michael Cullen was expecting for the year from his six-cent hike to the top tax rate,” said ACT Finance spokesman Rodney Hide today. More >>
Maharey's No-show at Conference Displays Arrogance
Friday, 27 October 2000, 1:30 pm | ACT New Zealand
Social Services Minister Steve Maharey’s failure to attend today’s ‘Stop the Hurt’ conference debating mandatory reporting of child abuse is appalling and displays great arrogance, ACT’s Social Welfare spokesman Muriel Newman said. More >>
Greens Can't Be A "Little Bit Pregnant" Over GM
Friday, 27 October 2000, 12:59 am | ACT New Zealand
Green Party MP Sue Kedgley wants a “bob each way” on the genetic modification debate, ACT MP Gerry Eckhoff said today. More >>
Split In Trust Ranks
Friday, 27 October 2000, 12:57 am | ACT New Zealand
A split in the ranks of the Otago Central Electric Power Trust, highlights another chapter in the “sorry saga” of the trust’s leadership and throws into doubt the whole credibility of the current voting procedure which will determine the trust’s future, ... More >>
"Good One - Now Proceed with Caution"
Friday, 27 October 2000, 12:53 am | ACT New Zealand
New Zealand farmers should not “crow too loudly” over the interim report from the World Trade Organisation, lifting lamb export restrictions to the United States, ACT Agricultural spokesman Gerry Eckhoff, said today. More >>
PM's Health Bill Treaty Clause Claims False
Thursday, 26 October 2000, 11:19 am | ACT New Zealand
The Prime Minister’s claim on Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report that the Treaty clause in the Health and Disability Bill intends no racial preference is either deceptive or ignorant, according to ACT Justice spokesman Stephen Franks. More >>
Criticism of Police Misdirected
Wednesday, 25 October 2000, 5:58 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Justice spokesman Stephen Franks is questioning the logic of anti-gun lobbyists who complained about Police failure to persuade 50,000 firearms owners to re-register themselves as firearms users under the current sensible firearms laws. More >>
Drop Treaty References In Health & Disability Bill
Wednesday, 25 October 2000, 4:45 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Government must heed the warnings of the Race Relations Conciliator and drop the “Treaty” references in the Health and Disability Bill said ACT Deputy Leader and Health Spokesman Ken Shirley. More >>
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 >>
