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Papua New Guinea: MP blames Rio Tinto for mine losses
Monday, 4 July 2011, 4:21 pm | The National
Central Bougainville MP Jim Miringtoro has blamed Rio Tinto, the former operator of the now-closed Bougainville copper mine, for the losses. He said the company and the government of Australia were directly involved in the Bougainville crisis and ... More >>
You are right – All candidates are the same.
Saturday, 7 August 2010, 4:29 pm | The National
Hello. How are things? Did you enjoy your last rate rise? Hmm perhaps not. Was it as though it was just one big horrible surprise? Those people are such jerks in council. I can’t believe it. And the price of council rubbish bags – it’s as though ... More >>
Will Auckland Super City mayor have super powers?
Saturday, 7 August 2010, 4:28 pm | The National
Obviously. In a New Zealand Herald article it was reported that mayoral candidates John Banks and Len Brown were not down with the plan of putting Auckland’s water services into the hands of private companies for the next 35 years. More >>
A vote for Shannon Gillies is a vote that counts.
Saturday, 7 August 2010, 3:03 pm | The National
As a recent arrival to Auckland I have had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful people. I had been told before I moved here from Hawke’s Bay at the beginning of the year that all I would meet would be wankers. Well that perception of Auckland ... More >>
Super City Policies
Saturday, 7 August 2010, 3:01 pm | The National
If I am named mayor I will introduce a rise in licences held by establishments that sell alcohol within the Auckland area. This is done for three reasons. Number one being that council has to set money aside every year to pay for council owned facilities ... More >>
