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DDP states its position on Global Warming
Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 11:39 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
The Direct Democracy Party [DDP] says there is compelling evidence that the Global Warming phenomenon is a natural cyclic event, rather than one that can be attributed in any significant way to mankind. More >>
Political hot air contributes to Global Warming
Sunday, 23 September 2007, 4:51 pm | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
"The political hysteria being whipped up around the issue of Global Warming via Carbon Emissions is reminiscent of the story Chicken Little. The erroneous belief that Carbon Emissions are somehow going to negatively effect the planet is a parallel to "the ... More >>
Direct Democracy on the map in Australia
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 3:27 pm | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
“The introduction of the Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007 in Australia will see an Australian Federal Government supporting Direct Democracy for the first time in its 106 year history” says Deputy Leader of the ... More >>
"Financial fire-wall" legislation urgently needed
Thursday, 6 September 2007, 10:23 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
"The Government must set aside petty politicking and urgently legislate to create a "financial fire-wall" to protect the people against losing their homes and businesses through the inevitable surge in bankruptcies that will follow in what ... More >>
Online Political Forums now offered
Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 10:07 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
The Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand (www.ddp.co.nz) is pleased to announce the launch of an interactive online Political Forum. The Forum will be run twice a week on Wednesday and Sunday from 7.30pm, each week, right through to the 2008 ... More >>
ERO selling lie of “safe sex”
Friday, 24 August 2007, 10:41 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
“It is time for the Education Review Office, Family Planning, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Women’s Affairs to stop selling New Zealand families and children the lie that is “safe sex”, says Deputy Leader of the Direct Democracy Party ... More >>
"Direct Democracy": Frequently Asked Questions
Sunday, 19 August 2007, 12:35 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
Go to www.ddp.co.nz for a Power point presentation of these notes, or email Steve Taylor, Deputy Leader, Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand, for more information. More >>
Steve Taylor, Auckland City Mayor Candidate
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 3:54 pm | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
Personal details: Steve is married and lives in Mt Roskill, Auckland. He is a Counsellor, Supervisor, and Mediator in Private Practice. Following a successful career as a multi-award winning Management & Marketing Consultant in the Health & Recreation ... More >>
“Village” killed this child, says Direct Democracy
Tuesday, 7 August 2007, 9:35 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
“It is time for the media, social service agencies, and the community at large to stop buying into the lie of “it takes a village to raise a child” says the Deputy Leader of the Direct Democracy Party (Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.), ... More >>
Be Honest for once in your political lives
Friday, 3 August 2007, 10:02 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
Direct Democracy Party Leader Kelvyn Alp has called on politicians to be honest over the “real reasons for the state of the NZ economy and the irredeemable debt that continues to mount as the government mortgages the birth right of New Zealanders ... More >>
Direct Democracy Party to contest Local Elections
Thursday, 2 August 2007, 12:03 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
The Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand (www.ddp.co.nz) intends fielding a number of candidates for the 2007 Local Body Elections. Party Leader Kelvyn Alp, and Deputy Party Leader Steve Taylor will be contesting the Manukau and Auckland Mayoralties ... More >>
Electoral Bill dramatic threat to free speech
Tuesday, 24 July 2007, 10:28 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
“If ever there was a time for the people of New Zealand to rise up and defend what is left of our Democratic right to free speech and alternative opinion, that time is now” says Deputy Leader of the Direct Democracy Party, Steve Taylor. “The ... More >>
NZ sovereignty lies with New Zealanders, not UN
Thursday, 19 July 2007, 9:24 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
New Zealand’s sovereignty lies with New Zealanders, not the United Nations, says Direct Democracy. More >>
Time to kick the hell out of Hell’s Pizza
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 4:53 pm | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
The Hells Pizza organisation has again transgressed the lines of decency and common decorum by publishing a soft porn smut magazine alongside its sale of its core product, says the Deputy Leader of the Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand (www.ddp.co.nz), ... More >>
Party elects new Executive at 2007 AGM
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 9:42 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
The Direct Democracy Party held its AGM on 24/6/07 in Auckland, and is pleased to announce the new Executive that will guide the Direct Democracy Party into the 2008 General Election: More >>
MMP up for review under Direct Democracy
Friday, 1 June 2007, 10:52 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
The insistence by Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen and Deputy Leader of the National Party Bill English that “MMP is here to stay” is at odds with the premise of democracy” says Direct Democracy Leader Kelvyn Alp. More >>
Driving a wedge between parents and children
Thursday, 24 May 2007, 10:42 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
“Govt must stop driving a “legislative wedge” between children and their parents” says Direct Democracy Party. More >>
Shooting a symptom of “offender-centred rights”
Monday, 7 May 2007, 11:19 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
“The tragic gang shooting of a 2-year old toddler in Wanganui is yet another symptom of “offender-centred rights” in New Zealand law, whereby criminals now no longer fear roaming the local streets with firearms and letting them off at each other indiscriminately” ... More >>
DDP Disappointed In Support For Smacking Bill
Thursday, 3 May 2007, 9:51 am | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
The Direct Democracy Party is disappointed that the National Party have decided to now support the anti smacking Bill being promoted by Green MP Sue Bradford, despite overwhelming public opposition to the Bill. More >>
Sleepwalking off the cliff
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 2:04 pm | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ
Life is still fairly good in New Zealand. It is certainly not as good as it was in the days when people went out and didn’t bother to lock their doors, when a murder made the national headlines for a week and when children played safely in the streets, ... More >>