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Cutting social spending should come first

Friday, 8 January 2010, 11:14 am | Graeme Hunt

Likely tax changes affecting property investment –– the expected outcome of a report from the Victoria University Tax Working Group –– are an excuse for not reining in state spending, claims media commentator Graeme Hunt. “If the government ... More >>

What price is the oath of allegiance?

Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 10:26 am | Graeme Hunt

Maori Party MP Hone Harawira, whose racist email nearly ended his parliamentary career, may have misled Parliament when he affirmed his loyalty to the Queen, according to media commentator Graeme Hunt. “All MPs must affirm or give an oath of allegiance ... More >>

When saying sorry is not enough

Monday, 9 November 2009, 9:20 am | Graeme Hunt

Media commentator Graeme Hunt says Rodney Hide’s public apology for using taxpayers’ money to take his girlfriend overseas doesn’t atone for his hypocrisy over MPs’ perks. Hunt, a vocal critic of MMP and co-spokesman for the Put MMP to the Vote lobby, ... More >>

Graeme Hunt: Time to put MMP to the vote

Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 5:06 pm | Graeme Hunt

The donations scandal involving New Zealand First leader Winston Peters provides a compelling reason to hold an early vote on the MMP electoral system, says referendum lobbyist Graeme Hunt. More >>

Strong Support For Referendum On MMP

Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 9:58 am | Graeme Hunt

More than two out of three New Zealanders (68%) want a referendum to be held on the future of the MMP voting system, according to an independent nationwide opinion poll commissioned by Auckland journalist and author Graeme Hunt. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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