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The State Killed The Apprentice

Wednesday, 25 September 2002, 2:01 pm | Libertarianz Party

"The President of the ASTE is correct when she links the destruction of the apprenticeship system as part of the leaky buildings problem, but her solutions for fixing the building industry's woes are flawed and short sighted,"says builder ... More >>

Libz support call to scrap Local Government Bill

Tuesday, 24 September 2002, 3:39 pm | Libertarianz Party

"Spreading the unproductive tentacles of local petty-fascism" is how Libertarianz Leader Russell Watkins today described the Local Government Bill, declaring his support for the Local Government Forum's call to scrap the Bill. More >>

Leaking Buildings and Empty Vessels

Thursday, 19 September 2002, 2:53 pm | Libertarianz Party

A Libertarianz spokesman observed today that "the so-called ‘leaky buildings crisis’ has brought forth more than just toxic mould, it has also brought us the spectacle of pious pontification from people who seek to advance their own interests through ... More >>

United Future crazy new enemy of free speech

Thursday, 19 September 2002, 10:22 am | Libertarianz Party

"United Future MP Paul Adams appears to be showing a disturbing pro-censorship side of his party in calling for Internet Service Providers to be liable for content that their customers send or access over the Internet," announced Libertarianz Spokeman ... More >>

Student Debt Limits Access to Prosperity!

Wednesday, 18 September 2002, 6:27 pm | Libertarianz Party

"The economic effect of growing student debt and state education-funding is preventing people building their wealth in more ways than Andrew Campbell and his cronies at NZUSA can imagine,” said a Libertarianz spokesman today, responding to calls from ... More >>

Libz Congratulate Fitzsimons

Wednesday, 18 September 2002, 6:23 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz spokesman Peter Cresswell today congratulated Jeanette Fitzsimons for her stunning performance in the internationally coveted ‘Bonehead Awards'. More >>

"Growth Will Come When Government Shrinks"

Wednesday, 18 September 2002, 11:43 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Leader Russell Watkins said today the proposed 'Prime Minister's Growth and Innovation Advisory Boards' one-day forum is "another example of bureaucrats figuring out ways to siphon off more money from struggling businesses." "In fact," ... More >>

Hamilton Casino - Victory for Property Rights

Wednesday, 18 September 2002, 11:18 am | Libertarianz Party

The Sky River Casino's Grand Gala Opening on September 19 will be a great day for freedom in Hamilton says Libertarianz Candidate for the Hamilton Mayoralty More >>

Federated Farmers Asking for Trouble from ACC

Friday, 13 September 2002, 4:05 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Leader Russell Watkins called upon Federated Farmers Vice President Charlie Pederson to 'stop trying to work out a better deal with ACC' as Charlie says he is attempting. Instead, says Watkins, "he should treat ACC like the scum that ... More >>

Pathways to a Grim Future

Friday, 13 September 2002, 2:13 pm | Libertarianz Party

“The future is suddenly looking considerably bleaker for the young minds of New Zealand,” said a Libertarianz spokesman today following the launch of Trevor Mallard's 10-year early childhood education plan, tagged ‘Pathways to the Future’. More >>

Nanny National wants "Crime of Conversation"

Wednesday, 11 September 2002, 11:45 am | Libertarianz Party

"Big Brother Nats desperate for knee-jerk attention" is how Libertarianz Leader Russell Watkins today described National MP Simon Power’s call for draconian "grooming" laws to criminalise anyone 16 and over communicating with anyone ... More >>

Debut Of The New Green Muppet

Thursday, 5 September 2002, 11:31 am | Libertarianz Party

After watching the maiden parliamentary speech of Random Trollop Metiria Turei,a Libertarianz spokesman said he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Such mumbo jumbo makes me wonder if the country has been taken over by the Muppets," said ... More >>

The Lowdown and Dirty Winston Peters

Friday, 30 August 2002, 11:39 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Spokesman Tim Wikiriwhi says that in speaking against allowing Zimbabwean farmers a bolt-hole here from racist tyrant Robert Mugabe, Winston Peters was not simply displaying the "inhuman bigotry" New Zealanders have come to expect ... More >>

Phase Out, Phase 2 - And NCEA

Tuesday, 27 August 2002, 1:56 pm | Libertarianz Party

"You may be doing your damnedest to churn out numbskulls Mr Mallard, but we weren't all born yesterday," said Peter Osborne, Libertarianz Associate Spokesman to Deregulate Education, following Mr Mallard's announcement that next years introduction ... More >>

Parasites- Care of the State

Wednesday, 21 August 2002, 10:47 am | Libertarianz Party

"Mr Campbell needs to get out a bit and experience the real world - he has obviously been over-institutionalised,"said Peter Osborne, Libertarianz Associate Spokesman to reregulate education today following a press release issued by Mr Andrew ... More >>

Minister Asked To Pull Finger

Monday, 19 August 2002, 11:28 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz health deregulation spokesman Richard McGrath added his support to National's Dr Lynda Scott who wants the health minister to take responsibility for the plight of pensioner Ted Matthews who lopped off his rotting finger with a pair of scissors. More >>

Broken Collar-bone in a Broken-Down Hospital

Wednesday, 7 August 2002, 12:17 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz health deregulation spokesman Dr Richard McGrath today challenged supporters of the government's die-while-you-wait 'health' system to step up to the plate and defend Auckland Hospital's treatment of teenage patient Tony Chester, whose operation ... More >>

Extortion and Bribery are Crimes! Only for Some

Wednesday, 31 July 2002, 9:14 am | Libertarianz Party

"Put your money where your mouth is Mr Williamson and resign." demanded Peter Osborne, the Libertarianz Associate Spokesman for Education Deregulation after hearing Morris Williamson calling for a major clean out of the National Party following ... More >>

Libertarianz Have Got Plans For Big Government

Thursday, 25 July 2002, 1:09 pm | Libertarianz Party

Russell Watkins and the Libertarianz say they have got big plans for Big Government - "they want to stamp out big government, big time! And in your lifetime." They plan, they say, "to get politicians out of your face, out of your pocket, and out of your ... More >>

Prebble With a Cause: Theft

Wednesday, 24 July 2002, 2:36 pm | Libertarianz Party

Prebble With a Cause: Theft Richard Prebble's call for Trevor Mallard's head to roll causes Libertarianz leader Russell Watkins to ask: "Is it because Trevor has overseen the dumbing down of schools? No. Is it perhaps because Trevor is dragging ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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