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MP calls for ban on Grand Theft Auto 4
Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 3:05 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland today confirmed that he would like to see the Grand Theft Auto 4 video game banned in New Zealand. More >>
Copeland continues call for milk price enquiry
Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 2:06 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland, the Kiwi Party’s spokesperson on Commerce, today renewed his call for an Enquiry into milk prices. More >>
Truth not white wash sought on immigration inquiry
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 12:34 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland today demanded that the State Services Commission Inquiry into the Mary-Anne Thompson affair, have a clear mandate to uncover the truth of the whole matter. More >>
Copeland seeks Christian deportations moratorium
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 3:53 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland today utilised a Parliamentary Question to enter a plea with the Minister of Immigration on behalf of Iranian asylum seekers, who convert to Christianity. More >>
Reservations on deer, chamois, tahr, pigs report
Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 10:49 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland, who before leaving United Future was the principal architect of the Ministerial panel on deer, chamois, tahr and pigs, today expressed reservations about some of the panel’s recommendations. More >>
Royal Commission call on family breakdown
Monday, 14 April 2008, 1:43 pm | Gordon Copeland
An independent MP has completed terms of reference for a Royal Commission on family breakdown, family violence, and child abuse, in the wake of recent crime statistics. More >>
We must crack housing unaffordability: Kiwi Party
Monday, 14 April 2008, 9:25 am | Gordon Copeland
MP Gordon Copeland, speaking at The Kiwi Party Hamilton Regional Conference, has announced that restoring the dream of home ownership for young kiwi families is a key priority for his Party leading up to this year’s elections. More >>
Labour blocks informed consent abortion Bill
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 4:40 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland today devoted his general debate speech (copy attached) in Parliament to his Abortion (Informed Consent) Amendment Bill and then sought the leave of the House for its introduction. More >>
Time to remember fire fighters and others
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 5:06 pm | Gordon Copeland
An independent MP applauds Westpac Bank and the positive media response to the loss of the Waikato fire fighter. Gordon Copeland says the tragic death of the fire fighter and injuries to others highlights the unique danger the profession, and others face ... More >>
Call for immigration policy change for Converts
Monday, 7 April 2008, 1:01 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland today revealed that he has written to the Minister of Immigration, Clayton Cosgrove, seeking a change in policy in relation to Islamic asylum seekers or refugees who convert to Christianity. More >>
Copeland pushes tax cuts
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 3:28 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland, the Kiwi Party’s spokesperson on taxation, today questioned Minister of Finance Michael Cullen in Parliament in relation to tax cuts. More >>
Copeland seeks inquiry into milk prices
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 12:07 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland revealed today that he has forwarded a letter to the Chair of the Commerce Commission, formerly requesting an investigation into the price of milk in New Zealand. More >>
Copeland: Open Letter About Arapawa Goats
Wednesday, 26 March 2008, 3:32 pm | Gordon Copeland
The controversy over the unique Arapawa Island goats in the Marlborough Sounds, needs resolving by commonsense, practical means. More >>
Government’s forestry record woeful
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 11:59 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland, the Kiwi Party’s spokesperson on forestry, today expressed his dismay at the news that a record 19,000 hectares of trees were deforested in 2007. More >>
Kiwi consumers await Govt response on milk prices
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 12:00 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland, the Kiwi Party’s spokesperson on commerce, said today that he had been overwhelmed by the response he had received to his Monday press release asking the Government to initiate a Commerce Commission Inquiry into ... More >>
Are kiwis being over-charged for milk
Monday, 17 March 2008, 11:51 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland, the Kiwi Party’s spokesperson on commerce, today questioned whether New Zealanders are paying too much for milk. More >>
Copeland not giving up on Arapawa Island Goats
Friday, 14 March 2008, 11:09 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland yesterday forwarded an open letter to the Minister of Conservation calling for dialogue around the proposed cull of these goats. Mr Copeland believes that with a little goodwill, it should be possible to create a ... More >>
Research fund needed to add value to NZ forestry
Tuesday, 11 March 2008, 5:23 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland, the Kiwi Party's spokesperson on primary industries, today signalled his support for the $700 million research Government funding package announced for the pastoral and food industries. More >>
Under 25% voting rights enough for Canadian Fund
Tuesday, 11 March 2008, 11:56 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland, the Kiwi Party spokesman on business and finance, today expressed his delight that the Canadian Pension Fund have signalled their willingness to settle for a voting stake of less than 25% in the Auckland Airport. More >>
Copeland welcomes Bunnings move
Monday, 10 March 2008, 1:01 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland today expressed his delight that Bunnings shops will remain closed this Easter Sunday. “I worked closely with the National Distribution Union to oppose the Easter Sunday Trading Bills in Parliament last year,” said ... More >>
