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ACT MP Backs Proactive Roading Push
Wednesday, 4 August 1999, 6:46 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT MP and Finance Spokesperson Rodney Hide is strongly backing the Auckland Business Transport Forum's proactive approach to resolving the city's transport problems. More >>
Sir William Birch loses objectivity - Hide
Wednesday, 4 August 1999, 6:34 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Finance spokesman Rodney Hide said today that it appeared Revenue Minister Sir William Birch had lost objectivity over what was being revealed by the inquiry into the IRD. More >>
Rail Study Vindicates Privatisation - Prebble
Wednesday, 4 August 1999, 3:24 pm | ACT New Zealand
The independent study into rail privatisation vindicates the decision to sell, says former rail Minister Richard Prebble. More >>
Police Cuts Serious - Prebble
Wednesday, 4 August 1999, 2:46 pm | ACT New Zealand
The report of a possible cut in CIB numbers in Wellington is a matter for serious concern, says ACT Leader Richard Prebble. More >>
ACT MP Seeks Meeting Over Northland WINZ Report
Wednesday, 4 August 1999, 11:12 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Social Welfare Spokesman and Northland based - MP Dr Muriel Newman is seeking an urgent meeting with WINZ Northland Commissioner Sharon Brownie over the Department's bleak projections for Northlanders who are out of work. More >>
Sharemilkers Must Get Shares In Mega-Co-Op - ACT
Wednesday, 4 August 1999, 12:58 am | ACT New Zealand
The country's Sharemilkers are concerned that they will not get shares in the Dairy Mega-Co-op being set up in the Dairy Industry's major restructuring. More >>
WINZ Boss Should Pay For Flight Debacle
Tuesday, 3 August 1999, 4:41 pm | ACT New Zealand
WINZ boss Christine Ranking should pay for what the State Services Commissioner has today described as a 'lack of financial discipline' with her performance bonus. More >>
Bradford Has No-one But Himself To Blame
Tuesday, 3 August 1999, 2:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Deputy Leader Hon Ken Shirley today said that the latest debacle in the Government's electricity reforms had at least put an end to Max Bradford's ill-considered plan to impose price controls on electricity lines companies. More >>
More Desperate Defence From Cullen on Tax - ACT
Monday, 2 August 1999, 6:28 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Finance spokesman Rodney Hide said that Michael Cullen's defence today of his plans to increase taxes showed how desperate he has become. More >>
Winston Proves Again He Can't Be Trusted - ACT
Monday, 2 August 1999, 3:54 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Finance spokesman Rodney Hide said today that it was no surprise Winston Peters had backed out of supporting Max Bradford on his bungled electricity reforms. More >>
Marlborough's Magic Mussels Great Boost For Region
Monday, 2 August 1999, 11:54 am | ACT New Zealand
The discovery of cancer-killing properties in the green-shell mussels, is an extremely exciting development for Marlborough and it's largest industry. More >>
ACT MP Wins Tighter Controls For Legal Aid
Sunday, 1 August 1999, 1:14 pm | ACT New Zealand
After a five-month campaign for tighter controls on legal aid ACT Justice Spokesman Patricia Schnauer has today welcomed Government plans to reform the legal aid system but says there are major issues that still need to be addressed. More >>
Cullen Sore Loser - Prebble
Friday, 30 July 1999, 5:07 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Richard Prebble says Michael Cullen who independent commentators unanimously agree was the spectacular loser of last night's leaders' debate (even Tau Henare outperformed him) is now making personal attacks in silly press statements. More >>
ACT Welcomes Greater Voice For Victims of Crime
Friday, 30 July 1999, 4:03 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Justice Spokesman Patricia today welcomed initiatives to give victims greater voice in the justice system saying for too long the rights of criminals have been put ahead of the rights of victims. More >>
ACT Wants to cut costs for Small Businesses
Friday, 30 July 1999, 3:27 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Social Welfare Spokesman Dr Muriel Newman has today told Amberly business people that cutting compliance costs is an urgent priority. More >>
Jennings Seeks Legal Opinion on Wool Board Plan
Friday, 30 July 1999, 9:50 am | ACT New Zealand
In a further move to demand better accountability of the New Zealand Wool Board, ACT MP Owen Jennings has written to the Minister of Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control requesting the Solicitor General give an opinion on whether the Wool ... More >>
ACT Calls For Inquiry Into Durie & Hall Allegation
Friday, 30 July 1999, 12:19 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Deputy Leader Hon Ken Shirley is today calling for an urgent inquiry into serious allegations against High Court Judge & Chairman of the Waitangi Tribunal, Justice Eddie Durie and his lawyer wife, Donna Hall. More >>
Minister Shouldn't Dictate School Status
Thursday, 29 July 1999, 5:27 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Education Spokesman Donna Awatere Huata today congratulated Mount Albert Grammar School on its decision to become co-educational and said it was ridiculous that the school had to ask for the Minister's approval to make the change. More >>
Maori Issues Not Addressed By Research Ministry
Thursday, 29 July 1999, 1:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Education and Maori Affairs Spokesperson Donna Awatere Huata today accused the Ministry of Education Research Science and Technology of being totally inadequate in dealing with Maori issues. More >>
ACT: Labour MPs are holding up new hospital
Wednesday, 28 July 1999, 5:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
Wellington Central MP Richard Prebble says the Porirua City Council's campaign to relocate Wellington's main hospital to Kenepuru is irresponsible. "Any council can hire a consultant to say anything," Mr Prebble said. "That's what consultants ... More >>
