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Peter Dunne Address to Tawa Rotary Club
Wednesday, 30 May 2007, 10:06 am | United Future NZ Party
We are just past the middle of the current Parliamentary term, so it is timely to offer some mid term thoughts on the current state of politics in New Zealand. More >>
NCEA will still struggle to motivate
Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 11:24 am | United Future NZ Party
United Future education spokesperson Judy Turner says that today’s changes to NCEA move in the right direction, but will not do enough to effectively motivate students - particularly high achievers and boys. More >>
Government challenged to respond on telemarketing
Monday, 28 May 2007, 3:05 pm | United Future NZ Party
United Future deputy leader Judy Turner is challenging the Government to signal whether they intent to establish a national “Do Not Call register”, to stop telemarketing companies pestering people in their private homes. More >>
Peter Dunne – Leaders Letter 24 May 2007
Thursday, 24 May 2007, 11:40 am | United Future NZ Party
Last week's Budget shows clearly what a support party, determined to make a difference, can achieve. More >>
Women get Ministry; Men get Labour’s cold shoulder
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 3:02 pm | United Future NZ Party
Massey University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor in education, James Chapman, has suggested that the drive to find equal opportunities for women had gone too far and there was a need to restore that balance. His remarks followed a graduation ceremony in which ... More >>
More good news for charities
Friday, 18 May 2007, 2:45 pm | United Future NZ Party
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says the KiwiSaver changes announced in Budget 2007 will bring further benefits for New Zealand charities. More >>
Immediate payoff for Budget charities move
Friday, 18 May 2007, 10:57 am | United Future NZ Party
United Future leader and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed today's report that philanthropist Jan Cameron, former owner of the Kathmandu clothing company, is returning to New Zealand. More >>
Deer, chamois, tahr and pigs get $200 000
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 5:55 pm | United Future NZ Party
United Future Leader Peter Dunne is delighted that as a result of the Confidence and Supply Agreement between the Government and United Future $200 000 has been allocated in the 2007 budget for a consultation panel to look into the future management of ... More >>
United Future Budget Comments
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 5:44 pm | United Future NZ Party
While United Future welcomes increased parental income thresholds and the CPI adjustments for personal income threshold abatements, there is no reduction in the age of eligibility for student allowances. More >>
Turner: Students still treated as Children
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 5:43 pm | United Future NZ Party
“Students are adults and should be treated as adults in all areas – including eligibility to student allowances. More >>
United Future's Budget triumphs
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:47 pm | United Future NZ Party
United Future leader Peter Dunne is today celebrating the huge gains achieved by the party in Budget 2007 "The highly significant initiatives announced in the Budget are a massive payoff for all those United Future supporters who have stuck with the ... More >>
Westwind decision points to renewable future
Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 4:30 pm | United Future NZ Party
United Future Energy Spokesperson Gordon Copeland is delighted with the Environment Court’s decision today to allow Project Westwind to proceed. More >>
Dunne disappointed at Justice Minister's inaction
Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 3:29 pm | United Future NZ Party
United Future leader Peter Dunne says he's disappointed that Justice Minister Mark Burton seems blissfully unaware of public concern over the way evidence is presented in New Zealand courts, following the Privy Council's decision in the David Bain case. More >>
Tax bracket creep must end
Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 1:43 pm | United Future NZ Party
United Future revenue spokesperson Gordon Copeland today strongly agreed with the conclusion of a new report from the Centre for Independent Studies calling for an end to “bracket creep” in the New Zealand tax system. More >>
Dunne: Aid boost long time coming
Monday, 14 May 2007, 4:16 pm | United Future NZ Party
United Future leader Peter Dunne today congratulated the Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for the boost to aid that Budget 2007 brings. “For too long, New Zealand’s contribution to foreign aid has been pitiful. It’s a relief to finally ... More >>
Turner to oppose Bradford Bill
Monday, 14 May 2007, 10:16 am | United Future NZ Party
United Future MP Judy Turner today announced she will be voting against the third and final reading of Green MP Sue Bradford's anti-smacking Bill when it next comes up for debate in Parliament. More >>
UF support for tree planting initiative
Friday, 11 May 2007, 2:36 pm | United Future NZ Party
United Future spokesperson on climate change and forestry Gordon Copeland today welcomed the Government’s announcements concerning funding for initiatives aimed at halting hill country erosion. More >>
Dunne: Bain decision raises serious questions
Friday, 11 May 2007, 10:38 am | United Future NZ Party
United Future leader Peter Dunne says the Privy Council ruling on the Bain case raises serious issues about the way in which criminal trials are conducted in New Zealand. More >>
Workshops reinforce preparedness message
Friday, 11 May 2007, 10:29 am | United Future NZ Party
The latest swarm of earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty area highlights the need to be prepared, says Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Director John Hamilton. More >>
Dunne applauds mayoral/iwi taskforce
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 10:14 am | United Future NZ Party
United Future leader Peter Dunne has applauded Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws and Whanganui iwi for coming together to work through the divisions that have resulted in the increase of gang activity in the Wanganui region. More >>
