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Rankin appointment to Commission a mistake
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 12:31 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne says the appointment of Christine Rankin to the Families Commission is a mistake. “Ms Rankin is simply the wrong person to be appointed to a body of this type. “She is divisive and controversial and her appointment ... More >>
Wellington Civil Defence staff - zero
Monday, 11 May 2009, 11:37 am | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne says there are no Wellington civil defence staff left after the last worker quit the Wellington Emergency Management Office (WEMO) on Friday. "It's sad but true – on Friday the last person left WEMO, ... More >>
Dunne: Government’s NZAID moves concerning
Friday, 1 May 2009, 4:55 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today said he was disappointed that NZAID was being reabsorbed back into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and that he hoped that the country’s aid efforts did not become politically driven. “While UnitedFuture ... More >>
UnitedFuture to contest Mt Albert by-election
Thursday, 30 April 2009, 11:43 am | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today announced that his party will contest the Mt Albert by election. “I am confident we will be able to select a high quality candidate from an excellent field,” Mr Dunne said. “Some 54 percent of Mt Albert voters ... More >>
Dunne: Time to have our say on republic issue
Sunday, 26 April 2009, 1:57 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne is calling for a referendum on whether New Zealand becomes a republic. More >>
Cabinet decision paves way for Wgtn ‘supercity'
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 2:58 pm | United Future NZ Party
Cabinet’s decision today to implement a streamlined version of the recommendations of the Royal Commission’s report into Auckland’s ‘supercity’ concept is a blueprint for Wellington, said UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne. “Effectively ... More >>
Dunne: time for a Wellington ‘super city’
Friday, 27 March 2009, 2:56 pm | United Future NZ Party
It’s time to look at the ‘super city’ concept for Wellington, United Future leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne said today, in the wake of today’s Royal Commission recommendation of an Auckland ‘super city’. “If there are reasons for Auckland ... More >>
Dunne congratulates Clark on UN appointment
Friday, 27 March 2009, 11:54 am | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne today congratulated Helen Clark on being appointed to head the United Nations Development Programme. “This is an historic appointment and illustrates the high regard both New Zealand and Helen in particular ... More >>
Dunne: Common sense prevails on S.92A
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 9:45 am | United Future NZ Party
"Cabinet’s decision to abandon Section 92A of the Copyright Act and review it with the promise of an amendment is a victory for common sense," UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Dunne: Common sense prevails on S.92A.
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 9:35 am | United Future NZ Party
“Cabinet’s decision to abandon Section 92A of the Copyright Act and review it with the promise of an amendment is a victory for common sense,” UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Transmission Gully: Dunne welcomes Govt pledge
Friday, 20 March 2009, 11:23 am | United Future NZ Party
The Government has just removed the $600 million hurdle that was the biggest obstacle to Transmission Gully, bringing it a huge step closer to reality, Ohariu MP and UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Dunne opens new Children’s Village
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 12:36 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today continued the party’s long links with the Children’s Health Camps movement by opening a new concept Children’s Village in Gisborne. More >>
$25,000 fines for under-age liquor sales
Thursday, 5 March 2009, 12:41 pm | United Future NZ Party
It’s time to consider raising the penalties for those who sell alcohol to minors to a level where they simply wouldn’t dare, UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne said today in suggesting six-month suspensions of liquor licences and fines of up to $25,000 ... More >>
Peter Dunne: Address To Tawa Rotary Club
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 11:04 am | United Future NZ Party
When I last spoke to your Club nearly two years ago, I speculated about the likely outcome of the 2008 General Election, which was at that stage about eighteen months away. More >>
Dunne: Children’s Day particularly important
Sunday, 1 March 2009, 1:57 pm | United Future NZ Party
Children’s Day, celebrated tomorrow, has a special poignancy this year as the world – and New Zealand – finds itself in the midst of the global economic crisis, UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Ex-MP Judy Turner new UnitedFuture president
Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 12:07 pm | United Future NZ Party
Former MP Judy Turner has been appointed president of the UnitedFuture Party. UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne welcomed Mrs Turner’s appointment, saying she brought a wealth of experience to the position, both from her work in the party and from six years ... More >>
Dunne: Section 92A still needs to be repealed
Monday, 23 February 2009, 5:06 pm | United Future NZ Party
The Government’s deferral of Section 92A of the Copyright Amendment Act for a month needs to be the prelude to a complete repeal, UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Dunne: Fitzsimons’ resignation a big blow to Green
Monday, 23 February 2009, 11:21 am | United Future NZ Party
Jeanette Fitzsimons’ departure as Green Party co-leader in June will be a loss for New Zealand as well as the Greens, UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Dunne: email your National MP – while you can
Friday, 20 February 2009, 1:28 pm | United Future NZ Party
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today called upon New Zealanders to let National’s MPs know in the next 24 hours exactly how strongly they feel about having their internet connections cut because of no-proof-needed internet piracy allegations. More >>
Dunne increases pressure over unjust copyright law
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 12:47 pm | United Future NZ Party
In receiving a petition today for the repeal of Section 92A of the Copyright Amendment Act, UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne pledged to continue fighting to get rid of the clause that will see innocent New Zealanders having their internet disconnected. More >>
