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United Future NZ Party - Latest News [Page 144]

United Future Report On Superannuation

Tuesday, 12 June 2001, 2:24 pm | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, has produced a minority report on the Finance and Expenditure Committee's report on the Government's Bill establishing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. His report, which has been included in the official ... More >>

Time To Get Real On Cannabis Issue

Wednesday, 6 June 2001, 3:46 pm | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne says it is time to get real on the cannabis issue, and replace all the emotionalism surrounding it with plain common-sense. More >>

Why The Greens Are Wrong On Superannuation

Tuesday, 5 June 2001, 9:49 am | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, says the Greens have got it wrong in deciding to oppose the Government's plans to pre-fund a portion of future superannuation costs. More >>

Anti-Smoking Obsession - Jackboot Legislation

Thursday, 31 May 2001, 3:24 pm | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, says the Government's anti-smoking Supplementary Order Paper proposes measures that go far beyond what is acceptable in a democratic society. More >>

Budget Will Do Little For Social Cohesion

Thursday, 24 May 2001, 3:01 pm | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, describes today's Budget as cool and soulless, and therefore likely to do little for improving social cohesion. More >>

Budget Must Make Families The Key Priority

Wednesday, 23 May 2001, 2:00 pm | United Future NZ Party

Putting families first must be the key priority of the 2001 Budget says Hon Peter Dunne, leader United Future. More >>

Transmission Gully Legislative Delay

Friday, 18 May 2001, 3:45 pm | United Future NZ Party

Ohariu Belmont MP and United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, says he was shocked to learn at a private meeting this afternoon between Wellington Regional Councillors and Wellington MPs that the Government will not pass legislation enabling the Transmission ... More >>

"Gully Road Within Five Years," News A Vindication

Friday, 18 May 2001, 9:37 am | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader and Ohariu Belmont MP, Hon Peter Dunne, says Wellington Regional Council chairman Stuart Macaskill's comments that Transmission Gully could be built within five years is great news. More >>

Lee's Decision Not To Rate Churches Welcomed

Thursday, 17 May 2001, 12:28 am | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, has welcomed the decision by Local Government Minister Sandra Lee not to change the current rating regime for churches. More >>

Rushed Parental Leave Scheme

Monday, 14 May 2001, 11:23 am | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, is warning the Government against rushing its proposed parental leave scheme, saying a rushed scheme will inevitably be a botched scheme. More >>

Arrogant Government Knows Best On Defence Policy

Tuesday, 8 May 2001, 3:00 pm | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, says today's defence announcements are marked by more arrogance than a commitment to sound and enduring policy. More >>

Churches Need To Speak Out About Rates Plan

Monday, 7 May 2001, 11:59 am | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, says churches could find themselves paying rates on churches under plans presently being considered by the Department of Internal Affairs. More >>

Labour's Message: "Get Lost, Wellington"

Thursday, 3 May 2001, 10:31 am | United Future NZ Party

Wellington's six Labour MPs have effectively told their constituents to "get lost" over Transmission Gully, says United Future leader and Ohariu Belmont MP, Hon Peter Dunne. More >>

Wellington Watch - Peter Dunne

Tuesday, 1 May 2001, 1:35 pm | United Future NZ Party

Over recent weeks, the New Zealand Herald has been running a series of columns about the core values that shape modern New Zealand, and has been inviting contributions from New Zealand's political leaders. A copy of my contribution can be obtained from ... More >>

No Choice But To Support Transmission Gully Bill

Tuesday, 1 May 2001, 10:00 am | United Future NZ Party

The Government must support my Member's Bill to have Transmission Gully built if they are going to retain a shred of credibility on the issue, says Hon Peter Dunne, leader United Future New Zealand and MP for Ohariu-Belmont. More >>

NZ Must Protest Chinese Embassy's Actions

Friday, 27 April 2001, 10:02 am | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, is calling on the New Zealand Government to lodge an official protest with the Chinese Government over the Chinese Embassy's actions in writing to New Zealand MPs warning them against visiting Taiwan. More >>

Card Debacle Shows Need For A Family Focus

Thursday, 26 April 2001, 3:24 pm | United Future NZ Party

Another example of family needs being ignored is the present controversy surrounding the Community Services Card healthcare access, says United Future leader Hon Peter Dunne. More >>

Quiet Revolution Underway In NZ Politics

Thursday, 26 April 2001, 9:51 am | United Future NZ Party

A quiet revolution is underway in New Zealand politics, according to United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne. More >>

Income Protection Plans - A Role For Unions?

Tuesday, 24 April 2001, 3:09 pm | United Future NZ Party

United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, says unions ought to be taking a leading role in establishing income protection cover for their members in the event of business collapse. More >>

Ohariu Belmont Survey Results Released

Monday, 23 April 2001, 11:57 am | United Future NZ Party

Ohariu Belmont MP, Hon Peter Dunne, has released the results of his 2001 Ohariu Belmont electorate on a range of current issues. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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