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Beehive Bulletin - Thursday 23 Dec 2004
Thursday, 23 December 2004, 12:21 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Prime Minister Helen Clark this week announced changes to ministerial portfolio allocations affecting all but four Cabinet ministers. Helen Clark said Cabinet numbers would be maintained at 18 after the departure of Margaret Wilson in February next year, ... More >>
John Tamihere Does Not Face Any Tax Liability
Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“It has been correctly reported that the White report cleared John Tamihere of any failure to pay tax on payments he received from the Waipareira Trust. Unfortunately there have also been some incorrect suggestions that John Tamihere may face some ... More >>
Key Findings In Report Of Douglas White QC
Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 12:57 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Douglas White QC’s report clears John Tamihere of every one of the serious allegations made against him. The allegations were: More >>
White Report Clears Tamihere
Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 12:55 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Member of Parliament for Tamaki Makaurau John Tamihere welcomes the findings of the White Report, which has been released publicly today. More >>
New Law Will Encourage Smokers To Quit
Monday, 13 December 2004, 11:46 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Protecting the lungs and the future health of New Zealanders is the goal of the new smoke free law, which comes into force today. More >>
Labour Party committed to Chinese Community
Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 12:17 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Party’s commitment to the Chinese community has again been demonstrated with the selection of Chinese businessman Stephen Ching as a prominent candidate for the party in next year’s elections. More >>
Labour young gun aims for Clutha-Southland
Tuesday, 30 November 2004, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Giving Clutha-Southland locals to chance to vote Labour for a change is what it’s all about for the new Labour candidate for Clutha-Southland, 29 year old David Talbot. More >>
Civil Union Bill Hits The Ground Running
Tuesday, 30 November 2004, 10:15 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Justice and Electoral Committee has reported the Civil Union Bill back to Parliament, following a comprehensive 5 month consultation process, including hearing 352 oral submissions over 573/4 hours. It has made five noteworthy changes to the Bill and ... More >>
East Coast Bays Candidate In Labour’s Top Five
Monday, 29 November 2004, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Hamish McCracken, Labour’s candidate for the East Coast Bays Electorate was placed at number five at the Party’s Auckland-Northland regional conference at the weekend. Competition for the top spots was especially fierce this time round and many in the ... More >>
Beehive Bulletin - Friday, 26 November 2004
Friday, 26 November 2004, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A civil forfeiture regime to be introduced by the government will force criminals to prove their property was legally obtained. Justice Minister Phil Goff says the current Proceeds of Crime Act 1991 has only been moderately successful at recovering ... More >>
MP wants Mayor to go further
Wednesday, 24 November 2004, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
News that new Auckland Mayor Dick Hubbard will champion an Auckland harbour tunnel is being welcomed by Northcote MP Ann Hartley – but she wants him to go further. More >>
Labour Party Ilam Candidate Announced
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The New Zealand Labour Party are pleased to announce that local businessman Julian Blanchard will contest the Ilam constituency seat in the 2005 general election. More >>
Milne selected as Labour’s Rakaia Candidate
Monday, 22 November 2004, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Candidate for the Rakaia Electorate for the 2005 General Election is Tony Milne, who will stand for a second time in the electorate. More >>
Hobbs welcomes Blumsky to the race
Monday, 15 November 2004, 9:51 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Wellington Central MP Marian Hobbs today welcomed the announcement that Mark Blumsky is to contest the electorate for National. More >>
Collins' relationship with medicos "terminal"
Wednesday, 10 November 2004, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National's Health Spokesperson Judith Collins' stance on the Care of Children Bill showed her total lack of understanding and support for the medical community, says the Chair of Parliament's Health Select Committee. More >>
Fairbrother Samuels Ririnui Okeroa Conference 1pm
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 11:45 am | New Zealand Labour Party
He will be joined by Dover Samuels, Mita Ririnui and Mahara Okeroa, who were the other Labour members of the select committee considering the government’s foreshore and seabed legislation. More >>
Wairarapa Labour Candidate - Denise MacKenzie
Wednesday, 20 October 2004, 9:11 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Announcing the candidacy today Labour Party President Mike Williams said that there were three top candidates making themselves available for selection but Denise Mackenzie stood out. More >>
Breastfeeding Petition Tabled in the House
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 8:59 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Today Steve Chadwick MP congratulated the hard work of Liz Weatherly whose petition was tabled in Parliament today. Over 8000 signatures were collected illustrating huge public support to mothers who want to breastfeed in public places. More >>
Hartley gets Labour nod in Northcote
Thursday, 30 September 2004, 12:25 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Deputy Speaker Ann Hartley will stand for Labour in Northcote in the next general election. More >>
Scotland to follow New Zealand with Smoke Free Law
Tuesday, 7 September 2004, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Scottish Parliament is looking to introduce similar legislation to that of New Zealand in banning smoking in public places. More >>
