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Lack Of Integrity Becoming Tiresome

Friday, 24 April 2009, 10:46 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath said today he is getting dizzy trying to keep up with all the policy U-turns by New Zealand’s mainstream political parties. Firstly, Phil Goff trying to have it both ways with the anti-smacking law – which his government ... More >>

Libertarianz Backs Barlow On Gun Ownership

Monday, 6 April 2009, 2:24 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath today endorsed comments by fellow Masterton man Hugh Barlow, the brother of convicted double murderer John Barlow. More >>

Hot Air Drives Crime

Monday, 6 April 2009, 11:35 am | Libertarianz Party

"The 'Drivers of Crime' talk fest held on Friday produced no surprises. Once again our bureaucrats have produced a rambling of predictable, ineffective hot air," said Peter Osborne, Libertarianz Social Welfare Spokesman, today. "As expected, no-one ... More >>

Earth Hour: Return To The Dark Ages

Friday, 27 March 2009, 5:25 pm | Libertarianz Party

Speaking from Hong Kong, Libertarianz Party leader Richard McGrath dismissed this weekend’s Earth Hour as the nightmarish creation of backward thinking, death-worshipping Luddites. More >>

Libz Back Gun-toting Pensioner

Friday, 20 March 2009, 10:34 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath today pledged his party’s support for Wanganui man Terry Taylor, who was harassed by the local police for standing up to vandals who were damaging a sign he had placed outside his home. More >>

Buzzwords Can’t Hide National’s Lack of Direction

Monday, 9 March 2009, 9:47 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader and health deregulation spokesman Richard McGrath today described the list of new words and phrases to be used by Health Ministry bureaucrats when dealing with the National Government as “more buzzword bullshit”. More >>

New Zealand – Open For Business

Friday, 27 February 2009, 11:27 am | Libertarianz Party

On the morning of the government’s “Jobs Summit”, Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath released his party’s suggestions on how the New Zealand economy could create more jobs, not just this year, but on a permanent basis. More >>

Libz Toasting EFA's Roasting

Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 11:17 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath today paid tribute to those who protested long and hard against what he called "a tyrannical attempt by Helen Clark to become Prime-Minister-for-life." More >>

Proposed DNA Bill Is An Outrage

Friday, 13 February 2009, 4:40 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath said a proposed law change that would allow police to demand DNA samples from arrested New Zealanders is an outrageous violation of individual rights. More >>

Hand-Wringing Wetness Won't Aid Economic Recovery

Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 4:24 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath flayed Prime Minister John Key over yesterday's decision by the government to force employers to pay an increased minimum wage, regardless of employee productivity, during a time of economic recession. More >>

It's Time To Retire The Treaty

Thursday, 5 February 2009, 1:21 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz spokesman Tim Wikiriwhi has outlined his party's stand on race-based laws and institutions in New Zealand: "Like slavery and cannibalism, they must be consigned to the dustbin of history." More >>

Dunedin Stadium Fundraising Should Be Voluntary

Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 4:23 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath today praised the 1300 people who marched in protest against the Dunedin City Council's plan to force ratepayers, and possibly other taxpayers, to underwrite the cost of a proposed new sports stadium. More >>

End Minimum Wage Madness

Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 4:18 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath today urged Prime Minister John Key to abolish all minimum wage laws and allow prices to fall as they should during a period of economic recovery. More >>

Ryall Fiddles, While Doctors Burn Taxpayer Dollars

Tuesday, 20 January 2009, 10:46 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader and health spokesman Richard McGrath today flagellated health minister Tony Ryall for his government's failure to snuff out taxpayer handouts to traditional Maori healers. More >>

Libz: Owners Should Make The Rules

Friday, 16 January 2009, 1:01 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath has come out swinging for the Invercargill café owner who excluded two Israeli tourists from his shop. More >>

Send Clark To Workers' Paradise

Saturday, 27 December 2008, 1:34 pm | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath today suggested that John Key offer Helen Clark a diplomatic post in a country where, he says, "socialism has made everyone equally poor, as it always does." More >>

National Blunder Repulsive To Investors

Friday, 19 December 2008, 10:00 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath today flayed finance minister Bill English for blocking the sale of an Australian-owned ironsand business to a Hong Kong company, saying this will inflict serious damage to New Zealand's reputation as an attractive ... More >>

Libz Welcome Lift From The Gloom

Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 10:29 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz leader Richard McGrath commended National's decision to overturn the ban on incandescent light bulbs, saying it represented a move away from the Nanny State attitude that was a hallmark of the Clark administration. More >>

Next Move: Dump the Commission

Thursday, 11 December 2008, 9:52 am | Libertarianz Party

"Paula Bennett is to be commended for putting a stop to the Families Commission Conference that was to be held in February.  It is a step in the right direction," said Peter Osborne, Libertarianz Social Welfare Spokesman, today. More >>

Herceptin Decision Irrelevant

Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 11:46 am | Libertarianz Party

Libertarianz Health Spokesman Richard McGrath said today the decision by the government to force taxpayers to subsidise a year of Herceptin treatment for some women with breast cancer merely reinforces the fact that New Zealanders still have little say ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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