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How To Offset Jim’s Bank Losses
Wednesday, 21 February 2001, 11:55 am | Libertarianz Party
In a spirit of helpfulness, Libertarianz Spokesman Lindsay Mitchell suggests that this Government can easily offset Jim's $78 million dollar folly through betting revenue. "Before the TAB is stripped of its betting monopoly and sold," ... More >>
Oxfam Clamours for Drug Scam
Wednesday, 14 February 2001, 8:51 am | Libertarianz Party
Libertarianz deputy leader Richard McGrath launched into one of the world's largest charities today, suggesting that Oxfam is now a front for the backward-looking anti-free-trade movement. He cites the 'tragedy' of Oxfam claiming to 'help' the needy in Africa ... More >>
Dear Steve, Your Picture Incomplete
Thursday, 8 February 2001, 5:24 pm | Libertarianz Party
I see you welcome the latest unemployment statistics, saying they are ‘part of a trend’ which showed up at the end of last year. Quite right Minister, but you’re ignoring the real trend, for every other statistic is indubitably negative! More >>
Govt Should Stop Pandering To Racists
Wednesday, 7 February 2001, 3:36 pm | Libertarianz Party
"I am not a Pakeha," thundered Libertarianz deputy leader Richard McGrath. "I am a human being!" More >>
Sovereignty: "Yes Please!"
Monday, 5 February 2001, 10:05 am | Libertarianz Party
"I welcome the call for 'sovereignty', directed at the Prime Minister by Maori activists," says Libertarianz Spokesman Russell Watkins. "Indeed sovereignty i.e.; self- government, is exactly what all individuals in a free society - and not ... More >>
Mahuta No Statesman - Libz
Friday, 2 February 2001, 2:11 pm | Libertarianz Party
“I will not be mourning the passing of one of this countries foremost advocates of racism,” says Tim Wikiriwhi, Libertarianz Spokesman for Deregulation of Maori Affairs. “Robert Mahuta,” he says, “is responsible for the theft of hundreds of millions of ... More >>
One4B Ban Call Shows Docs Want Drug Monopoly
Tuesday, 30 January 2001, 3:45 pm | Libertarianz Party
"The Medical Association's call for a ban on the substance known as One4b is further evidence of their desire to retain a government-enforced monopoly as the only legal drug dealers in the country," said Libertarianz Health Deregulation ... More >>
Nelson wharfies show up Wilson
Thursday, 25 January 2001, 8:52 am | Libertarianz Party
Margaret Wilson waded into the Nelson wharfie’s strike by saying that her job was to safe-guard everyone’s ‘rights’ on the issue, i.e.; the locals ‘right to a job’ and ‘right to fair pay and conditions’ "What nonsense!" says Libertarianz ... More >>
State Weatherman Regurgitates Luddite Propaganda
Wednesday, 24 January 2001, 12:42 am | Libertarianz Party
"Jim Salinger's political masters will be very pleased with his reiteration of the unproven and controversial global warming theory," said Libertarianz deputy leader Richard McGrath today. "I imagine Rod Donald and his pals on the ... More >>
Belgium Sees Cannabis Sense
Tuesday, 23 January 2001, 1:42 pm | Libertarianz Party
Jean Claude van Damme’s hometown has begun to recognise that the War on Drugs is a failure, and decriminalised cannabis use. "Good on Belgium!" says Libertarianz Leader Peter Cresswell about this small advance in individual liberty. "This ... More >>
No Perks For Bludger Bunkle
Thursday, 21 December 2000, 10:14 am | Libertarianz Party
“It’s not just Bunkle and her handful of homes that we’re all paying for,” says Libertarianz leader Peter Cresswell, “I want to know why on earth any of the thieving timeservers in Wellington should get special, taxpayer funded perks.” More >>
Sludgegate Summing Up
Wednesday, 20 December 2000, 3:39 pm | Libertarianz Party
After nearly eleven hundred days of drama, 35 previous appearances in court, four barristers, three legal firms, two Private Investigator's reports - and 22 days in court for the Sludgegate trial itself - it's over. More >>
Free Doctor Visits Will Kneecap Taxpayers
Wednesday, 20 December 2000, 11:47 am | Libertarianz Party
Libertarianz spokesman for health deregulation Richard McGrath says he and his party are appalled by the propect of free doctor visits for the great unwashed. He described the proposed scheme as "medical communism", and any supporters of the idea ... More >>
Sludgegate: Rights for Shells, or for Human Beings
Monday, 18 December 2000, 5:27 pm | Libertarianz Party
The closing submission from counsel for Adrian Chisholm was heard today. Chris LaHatte told the court that the key to this case is that Auckland City Council officers persisted with a purported sewage emergency when there was no such emergency More >>
Sludgegate Announcement: Last Two Days
Monday, 18 December 2000, 10:44 am | Libertarianz Party
Counsel for both sides will present closing submissions over the next two days. Adrian Chisholm's barrister Chris La Hatte will present his closing submission all day Monday. Council's legal team will present their closing submission to the court for most ... More >>
Who Are The Hillbillies?
Friday, 15 December 2000, 2:54 pm | Libertarianz Party
The court discovered today that a young graduate engineer was left to select Waiheke's emergency sludge disposal site almost completely on his own. More >>
That Truck Load Of Sludge Again
Thursday, 14 December 2000, 9:59 am | Libertarianz Party
"I have been put on notice by my investors that if one truck load of sludge is dumped on the golf course then I am history." That was Adrian Chisholm speaking in Waiheke's Gulf News in Feb 1998. More >>
Sludgegate: Shipley pressure too much for council
Tuesday, 12 December 2000, 5:37 pm | Libertarianz Party
In mid 1997 Jenny Shipley wrote to Auckland City Council in early 1997 telling them Waiheke's sewage problem "requires urgent action." Michael McQuillan, council's Utility Planning Manager, was given the job of keeping her happy The Sludgegate trial was ... More >>
Sludgegate: Surprising things happen on Waiheke
Monday, 11 December 2000, 9:12 am | Libertarianz Party
"Surprising things happen on Waiheke and the air is rarely thin." Thus spoke Bruce Bissett in the Sludgegate trial today, and the courtroom air itself later became thick with argument - legal and otherwise. More >>
Mandatory GE Labelling “Plain Stupid”
Friday, 8 December 2000, 11:37 am | Libertarianz Party
“The Mandatory Labelling regime for genetically modified foods is just plain stupid,” says Libertarianz Environment Deregulation Spokesman, Peter Cresswell More >>
