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Libz Unequivocal On New Abortion Pill

Monday, 3 September 2001, 2:21 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz health deregulation spokesman Dr Richard McGrath today explained his party's stance on the soon-to-be-available 'abortion pill'. "My party supports abortion on demand," he said. "While realising that most women do not choose ... More >>

Better Way for Boat-People

Thursday, 30 August 2001, 11:06 am | Libertarianz Party

"There is a better way forward for politicians wrestling with a way to deal with the 434 homeless Afghan refugees that no country wants to admit," suggested Libertarianz leader Peter Cresswell today. More >>

Welfare State Leaves Boat-People to Die

Thursday, 30 August 2001, 11:01 am | Libertarianz Party

"New Zealanders who wish the 434 Afghan refugees on board the Tampa moored off Christmas Island would just 'go away' are exposing the dark underbelly at the heart of the Welfare State," says Libertarianz Leader Peter Cresswell. "People ... More >>

Jackbooted Councils Need Chaining Up

Thursday, 30 August 2001, 12:33 am | Libertarianz Party

"Fascist local government thuggery" is how outraged Libertarianz Leader Peter Cresswell describes the decision by the North Shore City and Auckland Regional Councils to use the Public Works Act to force a private landowner to surrender its ... More >>

Libz Propose To Empower Citizens

Monday, 27 August 2001, 10:54 am | Libertarianz Party

"True devolution of power to citizens and their communities and an end to coercion against them" is how Libertarianz leader and Coromandel candidate Peter Cresswell proudly described the positive local government policy proposals in the Libertarianz ... More >>

"No!" To More Council Powers

Monday, 27 August 2001, 10:49 am | Libertarianz Party

"Sandra Lee's proposals to unleash unfettered powers for local government should send shivers down the spines of all ratepayers" declared Libertarianz Leader and 2002 Coromandel candidate Peter Cresswell as he publicly announced the release ... More >>

Libz To Coasters, Part 2: Dump the Hump!

Monday, 27 August 2001, 10:46 am | Libertarianz Party

"Damien O'Connor supports the job-destroying Resource Management Act, and the people of the West Coast should throw him off their protest march," suggested Libertarianz spokesman Richard McGrath today. More >>

Zimbabwe Prod for Goff

Sunday, 26 August 2001, 1:26 pm | Libertarianz Party

After weeks of prodding by the Libertarianz Party, the Labour government, in a statement released by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Phil Goff, has spoken out publicly about the continuing crisis in Zimbabwe. "While we applaud the government belatedly ... More >>

Speak Up Helen, Zimbabwe Still Can't Hear You!

Thursday, 23 August 2001, 9:46 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Party leader Peter Cresswell continued to condemn Helen Clark's inability to speak out about human rights abuses in Zimbabwe - a fellow member of the Commonwealth with whose leader, Robert Mugabe, she will no doubt be rubbing shoulders at Brisbane's ... More >>

Queen's Visit To New Freeland - Proposed Programme

Thursday, 23 August 2001, 9:42 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Peter Cresswell today released the unofficial programme for the Queen's visit in October, noting that Helen Clark's earlier proposed programme for the Queen gives both women undue and undeserved importance. More >>

Libz To Coasters: 'Ditch The Bitch'

Tuesday, 21 August 2001, 2:40 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz spokesman Richard McGrath today urged the people of the West Coast to send a message to Helen Clark and her eco-fascist friends from the Alliance and Greens. "Tell them to butt out!" he says, 'and begin taking your lives back from ... More >>

Facts The Casualty In Macraes Decision

Tuesday, 21 August 2001, 2:35 pm | Libertarianz Party

"A pathetic manipulation of the facts" is how Libertarianz spokesman Mark Tammett described Sandra Lee's justification for dumping the Reefton gold project. "As a civil engineer formerly employed by Macraes," says Tammett, "I ... More >>

Boo Boo's Big Stick Bullying Broadcasters Again

Monday, 20 August 2001, 1:55 pm | Libertarianz Party

"We have a Mafia-like government" announced Libertarianz leader Peter Cresswell today, "who prefer the big stick to moral persuasion. Not content with promoting Radio Boo Boo - that tax-victim funded concept for a state-run youth radio station ... More >>

Minister Nukes Property Rights In Mine Decision

Monday, 20 August 2001, 1:52 pm | Libertarianz Party

Despite GRD Macraes gaining all the necessary resource consents - spending millions in the process - "in true Alliance-Luddite form, Conservation Minister Sandra Lee has rejected Macraes' application for a mining extension to their Reefton gold ... More >>

'Gag Glaxo's Gang,' Grunts Green Gargoyle

Thursday, 16 August 2001, 9:30 am | Libertarianz Party

"Sue Kedgley's call to ban direct-to-consumer advertising from drug companies is a calculated insult to the intelligence of New Zealanders and their doctors," said Libertarianz health spokesman Richard McGrath today. More >>

Clark Fiddles - Zimbabwe Burns

Thursday, 16 August 2001, 9:25 am | Libertarianz Party

The situation in Zimbabwe is continuing to deteriorate by the minute, says Libertarianz Leader Peter Cresswell, "while Helen Clark and her government remain mute. A woman never known to be at a loss of words suddenly can't think of anything to say." ... More >>

Quotas For New Zealand Book Shops Next?!

Wednesday, 15 August 2001, 10:31 am | Libertarianz Party

"When will the Government require bookshops to ensure that they sell a minimum percentage of New Zealand books?" asks Libertarianz International Trade spokesman Scott Wilson "for that is the absurdity of her veiled call for local music quotas ... More >>

Radio Boo Boo A No No

Wednesday, 15 August 2001, 9:15 am | Libertarianz Party

"Broadcasting Minister 'Boo Boo' Hobbs is happy to destroy the viability of the private radio stations that young people currently listen to," says Libertarianz Leader Peter Cresswell, noting "that is the only conclusion I can draw from ... More >>

Libz Call For Clark To Be 'Socially Responsible'

Tuesday, 14 August 2001, 11:37 am | Libertarianz Party

"Disgusting" is how Libertarianz Leader Peter Cresswell described the statement by the "Great Leader Comrade" Helen Clark that managers of power companies need to be "sensitive to social needs," picking specifically on privately ... More >>

'Reckless' Doctor Punished By Revenue Camera

Monday, 13 August 2001, 2:35 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz spokesman Dr Richard McGrath today endorsed the refusal of police to waive a revenue camera fine issued to a Northland doctor caught speeding on his way to an emergency. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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