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Plans to devolve funding for ‘at risk’ families
Monday, 21 December 2009, 12:30 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne says Government plans to devolve funding to community agencies dealing with at risk families should be just the first step in much greater use of the community and voluntary sector in social services provision. More >>
Farming sector should match Govt research fund
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 11:40 am | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne has called on the farming sector to match the Government's financial commitment to the Global Research Alliance. "The Global Research Alliance is a major victory for New Zealand and will provide some ... More >>
Transmission Gully Christmas present for Wgtn
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 12:01 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne is hailing the decision to proceed with Transmission Gully as a great Christmas present for Wellington. More >>
Christchurch radio cuts bad omen for Wellington
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 12:13 pm | United Future NZ Party
Newstalk ZB’s decision today to strip Christchurch of “local” radio by getting rid of four Canterbury broadcasters should have Wellingtonians concerned that they are next “for the national network treatment”, UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu ... More >>
Govt must put money where mouth is on elder abuse
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 12:20 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today joined with Age Concern in calling for a Government rethink on its “lack of meaningful dollars and cents commitment” to combating violence against the elderly. “There is rightfully a wholehearted Government commitment ... More >>
What are we signing up to Mr Power?
Friday, 4 December 2009, 2:29 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne has called on the Government to release details of the recent international negotiations on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. “There is a lot of conjecture about the contents of ACTA and what it will mean ... More >>
Dunne: 2025 Report a mix of good and bad
Monday, 30 November 2009, 1:56 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne says the 2025 Taskforce’s Report’s recommendations released today are a mixture of good and bad “There are some bold initiatives here which are well worth further consideration, while others are nothing more than Business ... More >>
Dunne: Tough penalties needed for water polluters
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 2:01 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture Leader Peter Dunne has called on Government and local authorities to get tough on those who pollute our freshwater lakes and rivers. "The shocking report on the state of the Manawatu River highlights the urgent need for action," said Mr ... More >>
Dunne calls on men to end violence against women
Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 3:15 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne today called on the men of New Zealand to make sure International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women becomes unnecessary in New Zealand. “The fact that there needs to be such a day at all ... More >>
Dunne: Time for a decision on Aorangi School
Tuesday, 24 November 2009, 4:50 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture Leader Peter Dunne is urging Minister of Education Anne Tolley to ease the burden on the staff, students and parents of Aorangi School and make a decision over the school’s future as soon as possible. “The staff, students and parents ... More >>
Dunne: Defer Johnsonville change by 12 months
Tuesday, 24 November 2009, 12:18 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne is calling on the Wellington City Council to defer consideration of its controversial district plan change for central Johnsonville for 12 months. Submissions on the proposal which would allow medium density housing ... More >>
Govt doesn't need to reinvent wheel on driving age
Sunday, 15 November 2009, 11:33 am | United Future NZ Party
The Government doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel on lifting the driving age, UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne said today, calling on it pick up his Bill to raise the driving age. More >>
Dunne: Brownlee gets it right over Mokihinui
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 4:46 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture Leader Peter Dunne is pleased Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced the Government does not intend to continue with the Mokihinui River hydro scheme. “The environmental and recreational impacts of the proposed dam and the artificial ... More >>
Dunne: MMP referendum a long time coming!
Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 3:42 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne is pleased that National will honour its promise to voters and have a referendum on MMP. More >>
Dunne applauds Taupo District Council
Friday, 2 October 2009, 2:00 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture Leader Peter Dunne has applauded Taupo District Council’s decision to abolish all aerial 1080 operations within its area of jurisdiction. A motion was passed: 1. To develop a sustainable alternative possum eradication and trapping program. ... More >>
Dunne welcomes Johnsonville Mall go-ahead
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 9:40 am | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne has welcomed the planning approval for the redevelopment of the Johnsonville Mall. More >>
Dunne delighted with Game Council Discussion Paper
Friday, 25 September 2009, 2:35 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture Leader Peter Dunne is delighted with the release today of a discussion paper on the establishment of a New Zealand Big Game Hunting Council. “UnitedFuture has worked extremely hard under the Confidence and Supply Agreement with the National-led ... More >>
Dunne: Sir Howard a Kiwi of talent and generosity
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 12:05 pm | United Future NZ Party
The loss of Sir Howard Morrison today is a huge loss for the nation, and not just for his career in entertainment, UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne said. “Sir Howard contributed in so many ways to our nation, including with his commitment to charity ... More >>
Nine-year-old kids should be with their parents
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 9:57 am | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne has spoken out strongly against suggestions children as young as nine could come to New Zealand as unaccompanied overseas students. “I think the idea is plain daft – and grossly unfair to the children themselves. “A ... More >>
Dunne: NZ could be a republic within five years
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 9:33 am | United Future NZ Party
New Zealand could become a republic within five years, according to UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne. Speaking at the launch of The New Zealand Republican Handbook at Parliament this evening, Mr Dunne said New Zealand could make the transition to ... More >>
