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Maiden Speech, Gerrard Eckhoff MP
Friday, 11 February 2000, 10:37 am | ACT New Zealand
It has been said that it is a foolish thing to make a long prologue and be short in the story itself.A sentiment I shall endeavour to follow. Mr Speaker - may I congratulate you on your elevation to this high office that I am sure you will serve with distinction. ... More >>
Defence shambles - Richard Prebble
Friday, 11 February 2000, 12:25 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Richard Prebble said today the Government's defence policies were clearly in disarray. "On Wednesday morning the Minister of Defence Mark Burton claimed that my statement that the Philippines government was looking at purchasing the Skyhawks ... More >>
Awatere Huata Campaign To Keep Bulk Funding
Thursday, 10 February 2000, 3:56 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Education spokesperson Donna Awatere Huata today began a campaign to retain bulk funding. More >>
Students Use Foodbanks Because WINZ Delays - ACT
Thursday, 10 February 2000, 3:00 pm | ACT New Zealand
Some training providers are having to teach students how to access food banks, after more outrageous WINZ delays, says ACT Social Welfare Spokesman Dr Muriel Newman. More >>
At Work Golden Handshakes - ACT
Thursday, 10 February 2000, 10:35 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Deputy Leader Ken Shirley is writing to both the Minister of SOE's and the Minister of Accident Insurance requesting the details of golden handshakes for redundant At Work executives and staff resulting from the Labour Government's determination to ... More >>
Stephen Franks Maiden Speech
Wednesday, 9 February 2000, 5:54 pm | ACT New Zealand
It is customary to open with humble appreciation of the honour of being a member of this House, and by thanking family and supporters. I do both sincerely. I certainly honour the positive and public spirited people who campaigned for ACT, and put me ... More >>
Government again rips off retired
Wednesday, 9 February 2000, 5:44 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Finance spokesman Rodney Hide said today that Treasury documents obtained under the Official Information Act show that the new government has been tricky and dishonest and has once again ripped off retired people. More >>
New Government in disarray
Wednesday, 9 February 2000, 5:40 pm | ACT New Zealand
The new Government which is just had its third day of questions in Parliament is in disarray, says ACT Leader Richard Prebble. "In my 21 years in Parliament I have never seen a government in this sort of confusion so early in their administration. More >>
Christine Rankin In Hot Water Again - ACT
Wednesday, 9 February 2000, 2:59 pm | ACT New Zealand
It seems that Christine Rankin's assurances to the Social Services Select Committee last year regarding the future administration of student allowances and loans by WINZ, were just hollow words, says ACT MP Dr Muriel Newman. More >>
F16 claim verified
Wednesday, 9 February 2000, 1:03 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader and Defence Spokesman Richard Prebble said it was significant that the Philippines embassy has confirmed his statement in Parliament that the Philippines was in preliminary negotiations to purchase the New Zealand Skyhawks. More >>
'Sweetener' deal for F16s - Prebble
Wednesday, 9 February 2000, 10:09 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Richard Prebble confirmed his statement in Parliament last night that the ACT Party had learned from a Washington insider that the US administration was considering ways to sweeten the F16 fighter aircraft deal. More >>
PM Has Closed Ears, Closed Mind - ACT
Wednesday, 9 February 2000, 8:49 am | ACT New Zealand
Statements made by the Prime Minister in question time today are an outrage, says ACT Deputy Leader Ken Shirley. More >>
Minister Quashes Choice In Education
Monday, 7 February 2000, 11:53 am | ACT New Zealand
Education Minister Trevor Mallard has denied educational choice by turning down the establishment of a new girls on the Kapiti coast, says ACT education spokesman Donna Awatere Huata. More >>
Look Who's Supporting The Govt On ACC
Friday, 4 February 2000, 5:02 pm | ACT New Zealand
The most telling fact so far to emerge from the select committee public hearing on the Accident Insurance (Transitional Provisions) Bill is who's supporting it, says ACT accident insurance spokesman Ken Shirley. More >>
Women's Refuge Experience Supports ACC Competition
Friday, 4 February 2000, 4:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
The experience of the National Council of Independent Women's Refuges highlights the foolishness of removing competition from workplace accident insurance, according to ACT deputy leader and Accident Insurance spokesman Ken Shirley. More >>
Maharey Ruins Job Opportunities
Friday, 4 February 2000, 9:48 am | ACT New Zealand
Minster of Social Services and Employment Steve Maharey has crippled the ability of WINZ to provide adequate job opportunities, says ACT employment spokesman Dr Muriel Newman. More >>
Govt. must do better for long-term unemployed
Thursday, 3 February 2000, 1:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Household Labour Force Survey released today shows little improvement for the long-term unemployed, says ACT employment spokesman Muriel Newman. More >>
New RMA Powers Will Lead To Discontent - ACT
Tuesday, 1 February 2000, 4:02 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT local government spokesman Owen Jennings says new powers given to local authorities today are worrying. More >>
More Skills For Teachers Needed - Awatere Huata
Tuesday, 1 February 2000, 3:47 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Education spokesperson Donna Awatere Huata said today she supported the call by Literacy Experts Group of New Zealand's leading reading academics for structured early reading teaching. More >>
ACT's Campaign To Defeat ACC Nationalisation
Monday, 31 January 2000, 2:55 pm | ACT New Zealand
The ACT caucus is holding its caucus retreat to plan an all-out attack on ACC nationalisation, says ACT Leader Richard Prebble. More >>
