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New Zealand Republican Movement - Latest News [Page 4]

Ireland's president an example for New Zealand

Friday, 26 October 2007, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Republican Movement

"New Zealand's republican movement extends warm greetings to the Irish President Mary McAleese on her visit to New Zealand. During her stay from October 28 to November 3, we implore New Zealanders to look closely at her stature and see how a parliamentary ... More >>

Newsletter of the Republican Movement - April 2007

Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 9:52 am | New Zealand Republican Movement

R e p u b l i c Newsletter of the Republican Movement - April 2007 [ PDF format] In this edition: Duke just wants to be friends; President Jim Bolger elected by landslide; ALP commitment to plebiscites boosts Aussie republic's chances; Vague laws of sedition ... More >>

Abolish arcane sedition laws: Republican Movement

Wednesday, 11 April 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand Republican Movement

"We believe that one of New Zealand's defining values is its tolerance and acceptance of different races, religions and, most importantly, different points view," said Lewis Holden, president of the Republican Movement. More >>

Monarchy out of step with Commonwealth

Monday, 12 March 2007, 10:10 am | New Zealand Republican Movement

Commonwealth Day, 12th March, should be a time to question New Zealand's monarchy in light of our membership of the Commonwealth of Nations. The Republican Movement believes that our monarchy is now out of step with the Commonwealth More >>

New Republican Movement President

Friday, 29 December 2006, 11:55 am | New Zealand Republican Movement

The Republican Movement has elected a new President, Lewis Holden, effective from today. He replaces Dave Guerin, who was first elected president in 1996. More >>

Monarchists Accuse MPs of Disloyalty

Monday, 20 March 2006, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Republican Movement

"The Monarchist League is lowering the tone of the republic debate by accusing Members of Parliament that voted in favour of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Bill of being disloyal" said Republican Movement President Dave Guerin. More >>

All We Want for Christmas is a Constitution

Monday, 12 December 2005, 10:00 am | New Zealand Republican Movement

At a Republican Christmas Party, The Republic of New Zealand Party Political Leader,. Kerry Bevin, has repeated the party's call for a written Constitution. More >>

Prince Charles Supports NZ becoming a Republic

Tuesday, 8 March 2005, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Republican Movement

The Republican Movement of New Zealand welcomes the disclosure in today’s New Zealand Herald that the Prince of Wales supports New Zealand becoming a republic, and that such a move would be a “great relief”. More >>

Republicans Offer Best Wishes to Prince Charles

Friday, 11 February 2005, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Republican Movement

“The Republican Movement would like to offer their best wishes to Charles and Camilla after their wedding announcement. It is good that they are able to follow their hearts,” said Republican Movement president, Dave Guerin. More >>

Monarchists’ laughable defence of Prince Charles

Monday, 22 November 2004, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Republican Movement

“The Monarchist League’s defence of Prince Charles’ rant at people reaching above their true station at life is laughable. Charles said that people today are encouraged to overreach their natural ability or experience, specifically mentioning head of ... More >>

Republic: November 2004

Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Republican Movement

This month's newsletter focuses almost entirely on the constitutional inquiry, from political comment to the Republican Movement's own views. More >>

Bring the Oaths into the 21st Century

Monday, 24 May 2004, 10:36 am | New Zealand Republican Movement

“It’s time to bring our oaths into the 21st century and drop references to allegiance to the Queen. The Government’s discussion document on oaths is a great opportunity to set out who we are and what we believe in. New citizens and officeholders should ... More >>

Don’t make Prince Edward our Governor-General!

Wednesday, 14 April 2004, 10:12 am | New Zealand Republican Movement

“Richard Worth’s promotion of Prince Edward as our next Governor-General is simply surreal, replacing a long-term tradition of appointing New Zealanders as Governor-General. I am surprised that he hasn’t started to scratch around the English countryside for ... More >>

Bring the Oaths into the 21st Century

Wednesday, 18 February 2004, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Republican Movement

“It’s time to bring our oaths into the 21st century and drop references to allegiance to the Queen. The Government’s plans to seek public input on the oaths are a great opportunity to set out who we are and what we believe in. New citizens and officeholders ... More >>

Next Step A Republic

Tuesday, 16 April 2002, 10:41 am | New Zealand Republican Movement

The Republican Movement today welcomed confirmation that the antiquated appeal to the London-based Privy Council would be replaced with a New Zealand Supreme Court. More >>

Monarchy Free Zone

Friday, 22 February 2002, 9:09 am | New Zealand Republican Movement

The Republican Movement today launched its Monarchy Free Zone, allowing every New Zealander to tell the monarchy exactly where to go. More >>

Royal Visit Postponed

Monday, 1 October 2001, 9:29 am | New Zealand Republican Movement

The Republican Movement has criticised the postponement of Queen Elizabeth’s visit to New Zealand as an example of our head of state’s lack of interest in New Zealand. More >>

First Republic Day

Tuesday, 5 June 2001, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Republican Movement

The Republican Movement has declared tomorrow, Monday, to be a public holiday as the first Republic Day. More >>

National republican decision is crucial

Monday, 23 April 2001, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Republican Movement

"The National party's discussion on a republic referendum is crucial to the development of the republican debate. With likely Labour party support, a bipartisan approach to a republic seems possible. That will greatly shorten the transition to ... More >>

The Last Governor-General?

Wednesday, 4 April 2001, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Republican Movement

“Republicans welcome Dame Silvia Cartwright as probably the last governor-general in New Zealand,” said Dave Guerin, Republican Movement president. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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