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Corrections Minister Should Stop Flying Kites

Thursday, 25 May 2000, 12:53 am | United New Zealand

The proposal to allow conjugal visiting rights in New Zealand prisons, being promoted by Corrections Minister Matt Robson is one of the more bizarre proposals to be put forward by an Alliance politician in a long time says, Hon Peter Dunne, leader United ... More >>

Dunne Unbowed By Aotearoa NZ Day Bill Defeat

Thursday, 25 May 2000, 12:51 am | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne, is unbowed after Parliament’s rejection of his Aotearoa New Zealand Day Bill this afternoon. More >>

New Zealand Pressure On Fiji Must Remain Steadfast

Wednesday, 24 May 2000, 2:28 pm | United New Zealand

The present stalemate in Fiji can only be resolved with the restoration of the Fijian constitution and the rightfully elected government returning to its position of legitimate authority says Hon Peter Dunne, United New Zealand leader. More >>

Property Relations Legislation Needs More Thinking

Tuesday, 23 May 2000, 1:50 pm | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne told today’s multiparty press conference he believes very strongly that de facto and same sex couples deserve the same protection of the law as far as common property rights are concerned as do married couples. More >>

Property Legislation Needs More Consideration

Tuesday, 23 May 2000, 1:07 pm | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne told today's multiparty press conference he believes very strongly that de facto and same sex couples deserve the same protection of the law as far as common property rights are concerned as do married couples. More >>

Cullen Should Apply Economic Band Aid

Friday, 19 May 2000, 3:38 pm | United New Zealand

Finance Minister Michael Cullen needs to apply an economic band aid to stop the current crisis of confidence in the New Zealand economy, says United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne. More >>

Liberal Publication Launched To Promote Dialoge

Friday, 19 May 2000, 3:37 pm | United New Zealand

‘Wide Awake’ an e-zine will be launched on the website www.wideawake.co.nz this morning. The interactive publication will include a range of articles on current issues. The magazine will have a broadly liberal focus. More >>

Liberal Publication Launched To Promote Dialogue

Friday, 19 May 2000, 12:28 am | United New Zealand

'Wide Awake' an e-zine will be launched on the website www.wideawake.co.nz this morning. The interactive publication will include a range of articles on current issues. The magazine will have a broadly liberal focus. More >>

Dunne Wants Mr Speaker To Act On Taiwan

Thursday, 18 May 2000, 4:10 pm | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne, is calling on Parliament's Speaker, Jonathan Hunt, to act on last week's historic Parliamentary vote in favour of the Republic of China on Taiwan. More >>

Arts Funding Decision Step In The Right Direction

Thursday, 18 May 2000, 4:08 pm | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne, has welcomed the Government's announcement of investment in arts, culture and heritage as an important step in the right direction. More >>

John Wright - The Mystery Is Resolved

Wednesday, 17 May 2000, 3:39 pm | United New Zealand

The mystery continues about what exactly John Wright does as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary, says United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne. More >>

Mallard's Answers On Parallel Importing Do Not Add

Monday, 15 May 2000, 4:24 pm | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne, says answers to Written Parliamentary Questions from Acting Commerce Minister Trevor Mallard on parallel importing do not add up. More >>

Government's Timid, Scared Attitude To China

Friday, 12 May 2000, 9:47 am | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne, has slammed the New Zealand Government’s attitude to relations with China as a humiliation for all New Zealanders. More >>

Dunne Hails Parliament’s Historic Vote For Taiwan

Wednesday, 10 May 2000, 4:11 pm | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne, has hailed Parliament’s historic vote this afternoon in favour of the Republic of China on Taiwan. More >>

Labour Tears Up The Pledge Card

Tuesday, 9 May 2000, 5:20 pm | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne, says that the Government’s rushed legislation to increase the rate of tobacco taxation effectively tears up the Party’s pre-election pledge card. More >>

New Zealanders Support Changes To Waitangi Day

Tuesday, 9 May 2000, 4:23 pm | United New Zealand

New Zealanders support his call for changes to Waitangi Day, says United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne. More >>

Reserve Bank Review A Claytons Effort Says Dunne

Tuesday, 9 May 2000, 9:19 am | United New Zealand

The review of the Reserve Bank announced today by the Minister of Finance is so narrow it is almost meaningless. More >>

Time For Respectful Silence On Waitara Shooting

Monday, 8 May 2000, 5:23 pm | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne says it is time for a respectful silence on all issues surrounding the Waitara shooting. More >>

MPs Being Bullied Over Taiwan Function

Friday, 5 May 2000, 3:53 pm | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne, has reacted angrily to what he describes as official bullying over attendance at a function to celebrate the election of Taiwan's new President. More >>

United New Zealand Welcomes Fishing Decision

Thursday, 4 May 2000, 5:16 pm | United New Zealand

United New Zealand leader, Hon Peter Dunne, has welcomed today's decision by the Minister of Finance to revoke the Overseas Investment Commission's powers to decide on the sale of fishing quota to overseas interests. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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