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Arapawa Goats
Wednesday, 5 March 2008, 4:57 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland today asked the Minister of Conservation, Steve Chadwick, questions in the House concerning the need to preserve this unique breed of goats. More >>
Allow Canadians to buy 20% of Auckland Airport
Wednesday, 5 March 2008, 9:55 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland, the Kiwi Party’s spokesperson on business and finance, today came out in support of allowing a 20% sale of the Auckland Airport sales to the Canadian Pension Fund. More >>
Copeland: Christchurch Kiwi Party Conference
Monday, 3 March 2008, 9:29 am | Gordon Copeland
I am a fourth generation Kiwi on my mother’s side and although I was born in the backseat of a car in sunny Nelson, my mother, grandparents, and great grandparents, were all residents of this beautiful garden city. I always feel very much at home ... More >>
DHB Human Resource Slow and Gagged
Friday, 22 February 2008, 1:08 pm | Gordon Copeland
A regional health authority lost the employment of a sought after health professional because their human resource department delayed the job application. More >>
Government response misses the mark on housing
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 4:42 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland, who is Deputy Chair of the Commerce Committee which is currently conducting an Inquiry into housing affordability, today expressed his deep disappointment at the Government's prescription for change announced last week. More >>
East Timor: Government still sitting on hands
Friday, 15 February 2008, 3:05 pm | Gordon Copeland
Yesterday’s announcement that Australia were now sending their Prime Minister to East Timor raises more questions about New Zealand’s response, says an MP. More >>
The War on Taggers
Friday, 15 February 2008, 11:42 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland today expressed his delight that the Government has at long last drawn a line in the sand when it comes to graffiti. “Tagging is a mindless activity which simply annoys the hell out of New Zealand property owners ... More >>
Australia Acts on East Timor. NZ Stands Still
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 10:30 am | Gordon Copeland
An independent MP is asking the Minister of Foreign affairs why Australia is taking action to the latest Timor crisis while New Zealand stands still. More >>
Conspiracy Theories Or Bad PR?
Monday, 11 February 2008, 11:10 am | Gordon Copeland
An independent MP says a combination of Green Party mischief making and poor communication by Ministry for the Environment is behind the weekend’s allegations of a doctored report. More >>
Big Party Crime Speeches Short Change Families
Thursday, 31 January 2008, 11:52 am | Gordon Copeland
An Independent MP says the big political parties are not addressing the real cause of “mad January’s” violent crime wave. Gordon Copeland welcomes Helen Clark’s and John Key’s intentions but says their initiatives shut the door after the horse ... More >>
Copeland steps down as co-leader of Future NZ
Friday, 25 January 2008, 11:04 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland today advised that he had advised the Party’s Board that he was stepping down as co-leader of Future New Zealand (now The Kiwi Party). More >>
Flick on the Ear – Prevention or Correction?
Tuesday, 15 January 2008, 11:57 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland believes that the latest incident involving a Christchurch dad who gave his son a flick on the ear demonstrates the shambles which has been created following the passage of Sue Bradford’s “anti-smacking for correction” ... More >>
MP supports call to pause for Sir Edmund's funeral
Monday, 14 January 2008, 5:10 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland today signalled his support for calls to declare January 22nd a public holiday, or similar. More >>
MP’s Action Gets Results Over Botched 1080 Drop
Thursday, 13 December 2007, 10:50 am | Gordon Copeland
An MP’s involvement in a controversial aerial 1080 poison drop has yielded dividends. Independent MP Gordon Copeland last week approached SPCA about the plight of central North Island horse owners who, along with Rangipo Prison’s water supply, fell victim ... More >>
It's Medical Science - Smacking is Beneficial
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 1:03 pm | Gordon Copeland
New research by American pediatricians reveal it is okay to smack children. Pro family MP Gordon Copeland said the latest research was further support for the need to repeal the "no smacking for correction" Act. More >>
Making Homes Affordable Again
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 11:13 am | Gordon Copeland
During the 1960s and 1970s the Government allowed couples to capitalise the family benefit on up to two children for the construction of a new home. In addition the State Advances Corporation loaned mortgage money to young families for thirty years ... More >>
Copeland pleased with Hamilton Brothel Decision
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 1:51 pm | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland today expressed his delight that the Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the High Court confirming the lawfulness of Hamilton City Council's brothel bylaws. More >>
Govt Housing Affordability initiative misses mark
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 10:13 am | Gordon Copeland
Independent MP Gordon Copeland, Deputy Chair of the Commerce Committee, today expressed his disappointment at Government’s initial response to New Zealand’s housing affordability crisis. More >>
Kiwisaver Bill to be an issue of Confidence
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 5:06 pm | Gordon Copeland
Acting Prime Minister Dr Michael Cullen, has today formerly advised Independent MP Gordon Copeland that the Taxation (Annual Rates, Business Taxation, Kiwisaver, and Remedial Matters) Bill is an issue of confidence in the Government. More >>
Was it Assualt, or Nanny State Smacking?
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 1:50 pm | Gordon Copeland
Smacking law repeal MP Gordon Copeland says today’s news of a father’s conviction will create further confusion for ordinary families under pressure from a liberal nanny state. More >>
