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Open Letter from World Scientists to All Govts
Sunday, 21 November 1999, 3:36 pm | Unknown
We, the undersigned scientists call for the immediate suspension of all environmental releases of GM crops, both commercially and in open field trials, for at least five years; and for patents on organisms, seeds, cell lines and genes to be revoked and ... More >>
Bluegreens: Which Grass For Coromandel?
Sunday, 21 November 1999, 3:32 pm | Unknown
The people of Coromandel have to decide next Saturday which kind of grass they want to be famous for - pasture or marijuana, says Terry Dunleavy, chairman of Bluegreens Northern, a task force established to advise the National Party on environmental ... More >>
Natural Law Party On Education
Sunday, 21 November 1999, 3:30 pm | Unknown
Experience at over 300 schools around the world and at many universities has shown that the consciousness-based education that a Natural Law Party government would introduce delivers huge benefits to students and their teachers, says the leader ... More >>
www.context.co.nz update notice: 20 November 1999
Sunday, 21 November 1999, 3:06 pm | Unknown
It is a well-established fallacy that only small numbers of people care about the environment. Though the polls might not show it. More >>
2nd Anniversary of Peace Group on Bougainville
Friday, 19 November 1999, 6:36 pm | Unknown
Members of the unarmed, multi-national Peace Monitoring Group (PMG) will join with the people of Bougainville on Saturday, November 20, to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the arrival of the PMG's predecessor, the Truce Monitoring Group (TMG). More >>
WestpacTrust Revises Interest Rates On Home Loans
Friday, 19 November 1999, 5:53 pm | Unknown
WestpacTrust is revising interest rates on home loans by lowering its three, four and five year fixed rates and raising floating rates. More >>
"Local Government Costs - A Barrier To Growth"
Friday, 19 November 1999, 5:51 pm | Unknown
The New Zealand Manufacturers Federation today launches the seventh and last statement in a series of integrated policy statements which, together, address issues of significance in the forthcoming elections. Called "Local Government Costs - A Barrier to ... More >>
Natural Law Party On GE Food And Organisms
Friday, 19 November 1999, 5:46 pm | Unknown
A Natural Law Party government would place a ban on the distribution and sale of genetically engineered food and a moratorium on the release of all genetically modified organisms, says the party's leader, Mr Bryan Lee. More >>
Time For A Reality Check
Friday, 19 November 1999, 5:31 pm | Unknown
"This election campaign has become clouded with smoke screens. The real issues are being lost in confusing statements being made by interest groups, political parties and media representatives who either do not understand the core issues for the country ... More >>
The Left Leaders Front Up For Whittakers
Friday, 19 November 1999, 5:28 pm | Unknown
THE LEFT LEADERS FRONT UP ON THE FINAL WHITTAKER'S GOOD HONEST ELECTION CAMPAIGN REPORT SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER 9.30PM More >>
Northland Conservation Awards Announced
Friday, 19 November 1999, 3:10 pm | Unknown
A posthumous award to legendary Southern Ocean sailor and ornithologist Gerry Clark, who was lost at sea earlier this year, is among nine being presented at the 10th annual Northland Conservation Awards in Whangarei on Friday 19 November. More >>
Green Transport Policy Misses Bus
Friday, 19 November 1999, 2:41 pm | Unknown
All-day traffic gridlock in Auckland is the logical outcome if the Green's five-year moratorium on urban highway building ever eventuates. More >>
GREENS' TRANSPORT POLICY MISSES THE BUS!!
Friday, 19 November 1999, 2:38 pm | Unknown
All-day traffic gridlock in Auckland is the logical outcome if the Green's five-year moratorium on urban highway building ever eventuates. Coupled with the fact that the Greens' want only $100 million yearly invested in upgrading public transport ... More >>
McGillicuddy Serious Launch Website
Friday, 19 November 1999, 1:56 pm | Unknown
The McGillicuddy Serious Party today announced it's website, little more than a week before the election. More >>
Agriquality Mark - More Background
Friday, 19 November 1999, 11:39 am | Unknown
AgriQuality New Zealand provides the food and agribusiness industries with credible, independent and authoritative expertise in testing, analysis and assurance services. More >>
Agriquality Mark - Background Information
Friday, 19 November 1999, 11:36 am | Unknown
Agriquality Mark B A C K G R O U N D I N F O R M A T I O N More >>
Companies dedicated to quality and safety
Friday, 19 November 1999, 11:34 am | Unknown
The New Zealand Honey Producers' Co-operative in Timaru and Auckland-based Unitech Industries, are the first companies to be awarded the AgriQuality New Zealand Assurance Mark. More >>
AgriQuality Assurance Mark launched
Friday, 19 November 1999, 11:32 am | Unknown
The AgriQuality New Zealand Assurance Mark is being launched today. The Assurance Mark can be used to independently verify the production and processing systems for farm, food, forestry and plant products. More >>
Colleges of Ed. Welcome Teaching Council Proposal
Friday, 19 November 1999, 10:53 am | Unknown
"High quality and consistent standards in teachers education are what our Colleges of Education represent, so we welcome the Minister's constructive response to the ERO report," said Dr Ian Hall, Chair of the Association of Colleges of Education, ... More >>
Dead native bird symbolises National Conservation
Friday, 19 November 1999, 10:45 am | Unknown
A dead kereru (native pigeon) was an unexpected addition to the National Party's launch of its Conservation Policy on the West Coast today. More >>
