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Government Tightens Grip on Electricity Commission
Friday, 15 September 2006, 11:57 am | Libertarianz Party
The news that David Parker has sacked Electricity Commission chairman Roy Hemingway doesn't surprise Libertarianz Electricity Spokesman Greg Balle. "Labour and Mr. Parker did not like the message being delivered by Hemingway and felt the need to reign ... More >>
Libertarianz slam Telecommunications Bill
Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 12:02 am | Libertarianz Party
This evening the leader of the Libertarianz Party, Bernard Darnton, and two other fighters for freedom will present the Libertarianz' submission on the Telecommunications Amendment Bill. More >>
Libertarianz Asks Nicely, Labour Steals
Monday, 11 September 2006, 3:15 pm | Libertarianz Party
Labour "strategist" Pete Hodgson has been wondering out loud how Libertarianz can afford to take their lawsuit against the Labour Party to the High Court. Libertarianz leader Bernard Darnton responds, "We have been running a fundraising campaign since ... More >>
Outstanding Teachers Deserve Better
Tuesday, 5 September 2006, 8:42 am | Libertarianz Party
"Paying outstanding teachers the same as their less competent colleagues is unjust," Phil Howison, Libertarianz Education Spokesman said today, in response to recent debate about performance-based pay for teachers. "A Massey University ... More >>
Make HIV Treatment User-Pays
Friday, 1 September 2006, 1:18 pm | Libertarianz Party
Libertarianz Health Spokesman Dr Richard McGrath said today that the HIV-infected Zimbabwean immigrants should cover the health costs of any treatment they receive. "These people should be free to seek medical or other therapy, but the rest of us ... More >>
Redman Running Hamilton into Red
Sunday, 13 August 2006, 3:23 pm | Libertarianz Party
"The Hamilton City Council thinks that Hamilton's future is threatened by neighbouring developments 'freeloading' on our infrastructure," Libertarianz Mayoral Candidate Tim Wikiriwhi says. "But the real threat to Hamilton is Mayor Mike Redman and ... More >>
Electricity Regulations Crippling Industry
Thursday, 10 August 2006, 10:02 am | Libertarianz Party
"Something is very wrong with the electricity infrastructure in New Zealand," Libertarianz Energy Spokesman Greg Balle declares, in response to the news that electricity company Vector is in regulatory sights. "We have the Commerce Commission deciding ... More >>
Clark's Pledge Card Lies
Monday, 7 August 2006, 2:30 pm | Libertarianz Party
Lower Hutt businessman and Libertarianz leader Bernard Darnton today accused Helen Clark of lying to the public over her comments on the Auditor-General's report on election advertising. Darnton, who filed papers in the High Court in June suing Helen ... More >>
Dream of Home Ownership Killed by Town Planning
Tuesday, 1 August 2006, 11:26 am | Libertarianz Party
"Home ownership in New Zealand is in crisis. Studies from around the world and here at home, show that the problem is caused by town planning policies that restrict and ration the supply of land," declares Libertarianz Environment Spokesman ... More >>
Secondary Education A Straitjacket For Students
Tuesday, 1 August 2006, 10:15 am | Libertarianz Party
The Libertarianz Party questions the need for the new draft curriculum for schools, released today by the Ministry of Education. "The curriculum is an example of centralised, bureaucratic control over schools, denying freedom of choice for parents," ... More >>
Libertarianz Slam High Court Ruling
Monday, 31 July 2006, 9:53 am | Libertarianz Party
"The High Court ruling upholding the Hamilton prostitution bylaw is a travesty, an incredible injustice," declared Tim Wikiriwhi, who is the Libertarianz Mayoral Candidate for Hamilton. "Parliament made a huge step forward in decriminalising prostitution, ... More >>
Ordinary Kiwis Defenceless Against Armed Criminals
Sunday, 30 July 2006, 2:43 pm | Libertarianz Party
"A shop assistant brutally bashed by an armed criminal on Saturday night shows that Kiwis should be allowed to have the means to defend themselves," says Peter Linton, Libertarianz Firearms Spokesman. "Simply compare this poor guy with ... More >>
Gun Dealer Should be Applauded for Self Defense
Friday, 28 July 2006, 4:00 pm | Libertarianz Party
"Auckland Gun Dealer Greg Carvell should be applauded for his actions in defending himself from a machete wielding aggressor in his shop yesterday," says Peter Linton, Libertarianz Firearms Spokesman. "All too often these days, ordinary citizens are ... More >>
Reserve Bank Fails New Zealanders Again
Friday, 28 July 2006, 9:24 am | Libertarianz Party
"Financial market observers were today unsurprised by the business-as-usual actions of Reserve Bank central planners," reports Greg Balle, Libertarianz Finance Spokesman. "The much anticipated interest rate statement provoked a yawn as interest rates were ... More >>
Medical Council Simply Political Puppets: Doctor
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 4:07 pm | Libertarianz Party
Health minister Pete Hodgson's veto of a duly elected Medical Council member demonstrates government corruption of the medical profession, says Libertarianz Health Spokesman Dr Richard McGrath. "Hodgson's hand-picked stooges on the Medical Council will have ... More >>
Burn Telco Red Tape
Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 3:02 pm | Libertarianz Party
Telecommunications regulator Douglas Webb has announced his retirement next year - and good riddance! "Regulation of the telecommunication industry under Douglas Webb has crippled broadband adoption and other telecommunications services in New ... More >>
Libertarianz Conference, 10th Birthday Celebration
Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 8:37 am | Libertarianz Party
Freedom loving Libertarianz members will gather this weekend in Auckland for their annual conference and AGM. It is also the party's 10th birthday. More >>
Angered Citizen Sues Clark Over Pledge Cards
Friday, 30 June 2006, 9:16 am | Libertarianz Party
Lower Hutt businessman and Libertarianz leader Bernard Darnton filed papers in the High Court this afternoon suing Helen Clark for misappropriating public funds to pay for her “pledge cards” at the last election. More >>
Capitulation By GPs Angers Libz
Thursday, 22 June 2006, 1:34 pm | Libertarianz Party
Libertarianz spokesman and Masterton GP Richard McGrath expressed bitter disappointment at the negotiated settlement between doctor groups and the government. More >>
Sell Transpower to better secure Auckland's power
Wednesday, 14 June 2006, 2:05 pm | Libertarianz Party
"Undercapitalised, underinvesting and underperforming" is how Libertarianz Leader Bernard Darnton today described Transpower, the 100% state owned national grid operator. More >>
