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NEWSFLASH: UN Approves Iraq Oil Payment Request
Tuesday, 31 October 2000, 2:08 pm | John Howard
The UN sanctions committee has authorised Iraqi crude oil exports to be paid in the European currency the Euro, instead of in US dollars. More >>
Howard’s End: Kyoto Protocol Loophole
Monday, 30 October 2000, 11:56 am | John Howard
The Kyoto Protocol on global warming is supposed to curb carbon pollution but imposes no emissions limits on countries such as China and India. It is not surprising, then, that international oil giant Shell has just finalised a contract to build a $4 billion ... More >>
UNESCO Under Fire From West Coasters
Monday, 30 October 2000, 9:46 am | John Howard
The United Nations agency UNESCO has come under fire from West Coast lobby group Coast Action Network, for failing to respond to a complaint and for failing to follow its compliant procedures. John Howard reports. More >>
Howard's End: Power We Don't Understand
Friday, 27 October 2000, 3:51 pm | John Howard
Despite criticism by Cabinet Minister, Ruth Dyson, why did Wellington rugby icon Norm Hewitt continue playing against Canterbury in the NPC final while sporting a broken arm? Does Norm Hewitt possess an inner force to control pain and do we understand ... More >>
Japan And Singapore Agree To Sign Trade Deal
Friday, 27 October 2000, 11:24 am | John Howard
Leaders from Singapore and Japan agreed earlier this week to sign a bilateral free trade agreement which comes at a time when New Zealand is also to sign a similar agreement with Singapore. John Howard reports. More >>
US Campaign Funding A “Protection Racket”
Tuesday, 24 October 2000, 9:21 am | John Howard
Three hundred of America's top executives from major companies have spoken out in a CBS news-poll over US politicians shaking them down for big campaign bucks. In some quarters it's being described as a well-oiled protection racket. John Howard ... More >>
Howard’s End: Europe’s Russian “Energy Bridge”
Tuesday, 24 October 2000, 9:17 am | John Howard
The effects of turmoil in the Middle East on oil supplies are likely to be a thing of the past for European Union countries when Russian president, Vladimir Putin, signs a series of contracts in Paris at the end of this month. John Howard writes. More >>
Howard's End: A Secret National Treasure
Friday, 20 October 2000, 12:36 am | John Howard
Australia has its precious gems like opal, sapphire and diamonds but New Zealand hasn't been similarly blessed - right? Wrong! Imagine a rare gemrock with precious red ruby, blue sapphire and crystal all encased in emerald green - and it's unique ... More >>
Asian Sharemarkets In A Bad Way
Tuesday, 17 October 2000, 10:03 am | John Howard
Plunging stock markets in Asia means trouble again with some markets shedding between one-third and one-half of their value. Compounding Asia's problem is the weakness on Wall Street and surging oil prices. John Howard reports. More >>
Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Agree To Summit
Sunday, 15 October 2000, 3:35 pm | John Howard
Middle East leaders have agreed to meet Monday in Egypt to discuss ending the escalating violence, but while Palestinians are calling for an international commission of inquiry to probe its cause, Israel says no. John Howard reports. More >>
Howard’s End: Origins Of A Crisis
Saturday, 14 October 2000, 6:39 pm | John Howard
The Middle East crisis today had its genesis over eighty years ago, when Western politicians interfered in something they didn't understand. In 1919 US President, Woodrow Wilson said, " To think that I, a son of the manse, should be able to ... More >>
NEWSFLASH: Iraqi Troops On the Move?
Friday, 13 October 2000, 2:34 pm | John Howard
There are unconfirmed reports coming out of the US State Department that Iraq has begun to move military forces to the West. The Hammurabi Brigade under the control of the Republican Guard is reported to be involved. More >>
New Measures For Westland Economic Development
Wednesday, 11 October 2000, 10:17 am | John Howard
A raft of new measures, which includes waiving all new building and resource management consent application fees for the next six months, will be introduced if a committee of the Westland District Council on the West Coast gets its way. John Howard reports. More >>
Howard’s End: You Can't Call Me stupid!
Monday, 9 October 2000, 10:33 am | John Howard
Over the last ten days or so, newspapers, TV and radio have really started to beat the drums about our economy and the so-called brain-drain. Headlines such as "slippery slope" and " crisis" abound. But I smell a rat - you can call me old, ... More >>
Howard's End: Bringing Kiwis Home
Friday, 6 October 2000, 11:36 am | John Howard
Here we go again! - rushing from one perceived disaster to another. The so-called brain drain is part of being a paid-up member of the global village and it's been around for more than 20 years - affecting all countries. John Howard writes. More >>
Howard’s End: NZ, Seventh State Of Australia
Wednesday, 4 October 2000, 1:51 pm | John Howard
Earlier this week I wrote on Scoop that we should drop the charade about monetary union with Australia and focus of the real debate - New Zealand the seventh State of Australia. The column created widespread public and media interest - so let's ... More >>
Howard’s End: Good On Yer, Mate!
Sunday, 1 October 2000, 11:21 pm | John Howard
NSW Premier, Bob Carr, has launched a $A24 billion post-Olympics investment drive for Sydney and regional NSW and is planning to make a series of major announcements over the next 10 days. John Howard writes. More >>
Howard’s End: Danish Lessons On Oz-Colonisation
Saturday, 30 September 2000, 1:49 pm | John Howard
Following the Danish vote against adopting the ailing euro the Kiwi lost more than a cent which has again inflamed the debate about merging the Kiwi and Aussie dollars. But joining our two countries politically is the ultimate aim. John Howard writes. More >>
Howard’s End: The IMF, World Bank and Dick Smith
Monday, 25 September 2000, 9:37 am | John Howard
The IMF and World Bank are due to meet in Prague this week and will likely claim they are now the "best friends of the poor," while Aussie multimillionaire, Dick Smith, claims globalisation has gone wrong and that multinationals are now so ... More >>
Howard’s End: Fight Ahead For West Coast Gondola
Friday, 22 September 2000, 11:05 am | John Howard
Environmentalists and tourism operators are on a collision course over two unrelated plans to build a tourist gondola link between Queenstown and Milford Sound and the opening of the Haast/Hollyford road linking the West Coast and Milford. The world ... More >>
