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Minimum Wage Amendment Bill - What’s The Rush?
Friday, 28 September 2007, 3:42 pm | Michelle King - Freelancer
Michelle King reports that critics of the Minimum Wage (New Entrants) Amendment Bill say the Government is pushing the bill through without considering the implications for small businesses and the economy. More >>
Looking Back: What Did The Dalai Lama Leave Us?
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 3:35 pm | Michelle King - Freelancer
The 15th Dalai Lama recently visited New Zealand and held teachings on love, compassion, kindness and universal responsibility... His thoughts on the internet, emails, celebrities. What has been the lasting effect of his visit? Michelle King reports… More >>
Employers Say Cullen Gives With One Hand...
Friday, 25 May 2007, 5:16 pm | Michelle King - Freelancer
Business News: Michelle King writes businesses will not benefit from the 2007 budget as the Government gives with one hand and takes with the other. The Government was praised for the business tax reductions outlined in the budget. However the employer ... More >>
Police Ask Schools To Help Prevent Drunk Driving
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 4:39 pm | Michelle King - Freelancer
Crime News: Police are pleading with Auckland schools to support an initiative to stop underage drinkers from drunk driving. An educational program developed by students and Auckland City Council aims to educate underage drinkers of the dangers of driving ... More >>
Donkey Punk - Rocking The House For A Worthy Cause
Monday, 23 April 2007, 6:58 pm | Michelle King - Freelancer
An Auckland teen rock band is working hard to raise money for young New Zealanders suffering from cancer. Rock band, Donkeypunk, is going to play a benefit concert for cancer suffers in Auckland on April 28. More >>
High Court Ruling Offers Confidence To Rec Fishers
Monday, 23 April 2007, 6:52 pm | Michelle King - Freelancer
The recent High Court victory by recreational fishermen over the Government’s kahawai catch limits has given renewed confidence to current opposition against the governments proposed changes to the 1996 Fisheries Act. More >>