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Libertarianz Denies Being Porn Peddlers

Monday, 8 December 2003, 10:01 am | Libertarianz Party

Revelations that the Libertarianz are promoting pornography on their website have been denied by Libertarianz luminaries. Deputy Stephen Berry confirmed today that "the party is not responsible for any of the contents on our previous website." ... More >>

Big Brother Should Be Smoked Out

Thursday, 4 December 2003, 4:03 pm | Libertarianz Party

"The passing of the Smokefree Environments Bill will lead to draconian measures in order for further state nannying to be effective," says Libertarianz Deputy Stephen Berry. "The Ministry of Health will be armed with a team of camera-toting ... More >>

Taking The 'I' Out Of ITI

Wednesday, 3 December 2003, 4:52 pm | Libertarianz Party

"The so-called private tertiary education sector have no right calling themselves independent while they are receiving tax-victim funding," said Peter Osborne, the Libertarianz Spokesman for Education Deregulation, today. More >>

Freedom & Compassion

Tuesday, 2 December 2003, 2:40 pm | Libertarianz Party

"Good will to others by voluntary arrangement is worth celebrating," said Libertarianz Spokesman Russell Watkins on the announcement of World Volunteer Day (December 5th). More >>

Smoking In Bars Is Owner's Choice

Friday, 28 November 2003, 3:13 pm | Libertarianz Party

On December 3 2003, MP's will vote on the implementation of the Smokefree Environments (Enhanced Protection) Bill. This bill will ban smoking in all workplaces, resturants, casinos, bars and clubs. Libertarianz Deputy Stephen Berry urges MP's to vote against ... More >>

ATSE Promote Mediocrity

Wednesday, 19 November 2003, 12:31 am | Libertarianz Party

"The Association of Staff in Tertiary Education (ATSE) must be a pretty desperate bunch," said Peter Osborne, Libertarianz Spokesman for Education Deregulation, in response to news that the ATSE have lifted planned strike action scheduled for ... More >>

Greens Advocating Tax Cuts?

Wednesday, 19 November 2003, 12:30 am | Libertarianz Party

"It's true. Greens 'co-leader' Rod Donald has offered an amendment to the Taxation Bill creating a $5,000 income tax-free threshold," notes an astounded Libertarianz Finance spokesman Stephen Berry, who commends the Green position, saying, "It ... More >>

Votes Worth More Than Property Rights

Tuesday, 11 November 2003, 2:30 pm | Libertarianz Party

The Government's move to review the Overseas Investment Act was described today as "just a further degradation of private property rights for the sake of vote scabbing" by Libertarianz Deputy Stephen Berry, who says "who people choose to sell their land ... More >>

Brash's 'F' Words Earn Libz Applause

Tuesday, 11 November 2003, 2:28 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Spokesman Russell Watkins congratulated National's Don Brash on his comments regarding the Clark government's announcement of an extra week's leave for wage and salary earners. "Brash has started off in fine form," said a pleased ... More >>

Women's Affairs is a Farce

Monday, 3 November 2003, 10:01 am | Libertarianz Party

The silence of the Ministry of Women's Affairs (MWA) over the rape of a Palmerston North woman this week shows that government's politically correct policies have failed. The Ministry is a waste of taxpayers' money and should be disestablished immediately, ... More >>

Fighting Gangs with Injustice

Friday, 31 October 2003, 9:48 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Deputy Leader Stephen Berry notes with derision plans coming from National and United Future for dealing with the proceeds of 'crime.' "Both these parties plan to make convicted persons demonstrate they have acquired their assets through ... More >>

Regime Change For Law Change

Friday, 31 October 2003, 9:47 am | Libertarianz Party

The New Zealand Government has made it explicitly clear that there will be no change to the legal status of cannabis in this parliamentary term. Libertarianz Deputy Leader Stephen Berry is not particuarly surprised. "The health select committee inquiry ... More >>

Debating all Dunne?

Wednesday, 29 October 2003, 10:27 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Deputy Leader Stephen Berry took the rare step of defending a Green MP, following emissions more toxic than cannabis smoke from Peter Dunne's office. More >>

Water Scab Gets Priority Over Crime

Tuesday, 21 October 2003, 10:20 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Deputy Leader Stephen Berry has found a new way for the police to crack down on burglaries and violent crime. "Stop wasting money on conferences with scabs, he says!" His comments follow revelations that two veteran activists ... More >>

Eat those Greens

Monday, 20 October 2003, 10:38 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Spokesman for Health Deregulation Dr. Richard Goode has commended the Green Party for their Children's Food Awards initiative. "It is seldom that the Greens have anything to say that has both political and scientific merit," ... More >>

Bludgers and Thieves Make the Rich List

Monday, 20 October 2003, 2:27 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz released a slightly different rich list today; unlike the NBR Rich List in which each penny of each listee has usually been earned freely - Donna Hall is one notable exception to this, however - this list is of the five highest earning ... More >>

Robson Correct Over Parliamentary Prayer

Friday, 17 October 2003, 11:04 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz representatives Stephen Berry and Russell Watkins have joined Matt Robson's call to drop Parliament's opening prayer. "It is completely illegitimate for the state to endorse any religion, and having a prayer uttered in Parliament by the ... More >>

Taking On The GE Mob - Again

Thursday, 9 October 2003, 10:02 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Deputy Leader Stephen Berry is eagerly anticipating 'The Big March' on October Saturday 11, which will call for an extension of the GE moratorium. "As the sole defenders of individual freedom in New Zealand, Libertarianz will proudly ... More >>

I Bet You Thought You Owned That Tree

Thursday, 9 October 2003, 2:31 pm | Libertarianz Party

"Don't ever take ownership of your own land for granted," warns Libertarianz Deputy Leader Stephen Berry following the dishing out of a $2500 fine to a ratepayer who cut down a tree on their own land. More >>

Choking Smokers With More Regulations

Wednesday, 8 October 2003, 12:31 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Deputy Leader Stephen Berry offered only condemnation for moves by Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor to ratify the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). "The state fist just grips tighter and tighter on this product, and ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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