Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
ACT New Zealand - Latest News [Page 584]
Govt Buries Head In The Sand Over ACC
Tuesday, 15 February 2000, 4:00 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Government’s intent on burying its head in the sand over opposition to the ACC reforms, Opposition ACC spokesperson Gerry Brownlee said today. More >>
Pressure on WINZ was worth it - Newman
Monday, 14 February 2000, 6:46 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT social welfare spokesman Muriel Newman is pleased that public pressure by ACT has finally led to a review of WINZ. More >>
Please substantiate --- Penny Webster
Monday, 14 February 2000, 6:44 pm | ACT New Zealand
I write to ask whether you have any facts to substantiate your very serious allegation that Richard Long and Judy Bailey were being "wheeled out as part of a public relations campaign - just as Paul Holmes was". More >>
ACT Seeks Inquiry Into Auckland Council
Monday, 14 February 2000, 3:17 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT MP Owen Jennings is seeking a Select Committee inquiry into the widespread allegations of Auckland City Council's "gross mis-management" of its regulatory function under the Resource Management Act, the Building Act and other related Acts. More >>
ACT 'Sickened' By Axing Of Successful Scheme
Monday, 14 February 2000, 11:20 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT education spokesman Donna Awatere Huata says she is sickened by the Minister of Education's decision to axe the successful TIE scheme. More >>
Elderly At Risk Of Losing Benefits - ACT
Sunday, 13 February 2000, 3:44 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT senior citizens spokesman Muriel Newman has hit out at the Government over playing 'mean and deceitful' games with the elderly. More >>
ACT Seeks Answers On Missing Tainui Millions
Sunday, 13 February 2000, 3:41 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Richard Prebble said today he would be raising with Te Puni Kokiri the issue of the squandering of Tainui's settlement, when the Maori Affairs select committee examines the 1998/98 financial review of Te Puni Kokiri/Ministry of Maori Development. More >>
Impartial Review Of MMP Needed - ACT
Friday, 11 February 2000, 2:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Deputy Leader Ken Shirley says ACT opposes the Government's proposed make-up of the select committee charged with the MMP review. More >>
Overseas buyers leave NZ in frustration
Friday, 11 February 2000, 1:17 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Minister of Agriculture has given a timely warning to the apple industry regarding the independence of the exports consents committee. His remarks apply directly to ENZA who are abusing their position and putting the integrity of the committee at ... More >>
Cullen Shows Contempt For Farmers
Friday, 11 February 2000, 11:05 am | ACT New Zealand
The Minister responsible for accident insurance Michael Cullen has today shown his contempt for farmers and their justified concerns about Labour's ACC proposals, says ACT deputy leader and accident insurance spokesman Ken Shirley. More >>
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 >>
