Government Eats Humble Pie over Kids’ Kai
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 3:07 pm Press Release: New Zealand First Party Tracey Martin MPSpokesperson for Education28 May 2013Government Eats Humble Pie over Kids' KaiNew Zealand First says the...
View ArticleGovernment’s Jobs Plan – An Extra 354 WINZ Staff
New Zealand First says the Government has broken its election promise of creating 170,000 new jobs between 2011 and 2015.Under questioning from New Zealand First in the House today, Finance Minister...
View ArticleCall in the Experts Over Aratere Says NZ First
New Zealand First has called on the Government to bring in outside expertise to sort out the problems plaguing KiwiRail's Cook Strait ferry Aratere.This follows a long list of problems with the ship,...
View ArticleResponse to poverty report a disgrace
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 3:35 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Jacinda ArdernSocial Development Spokesperson28 May 2013Response to poverty report a disgraceThe Government's response to...
View ArticlePeters Beyond Selling Off and Cutting Back
Speech: Auckland Grey Power AGMHillsborough Room, Fickling Centre, 546 Mt Albert Road, AucklandTuesday 28 May, 1.45pmBeyond Selling Off and Cutting BackTo understand anything about selling off and...
View ArticleFood In Schools A Band-Aid That Won’t Fix The Real Problem
No one wants kids to go to school hungry, but ACT is opposed to National's food in schools initiative as we believe parents are responsible for ensuring their children are well-fed, clothed and cared...
View ArticleACC levy equals 350 years of Govt funds for food in schools
The $700 million overcharging in the ACC levy, admitted by Bill English today, is a stealth tax that is enough to fund the Government's contribution to food in schools for 350 years, says Labour's...
View ArticleInformation on East Coast customary marine title enquiry
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 3:49 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Christopher FinlaysonMinister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations28 May 2013Public information sought for East Coast customary...
View ArticleNo guarantee 85 of MRP in Kiwi hands
The Government is no longer willing to assure New Zealanders that Mighty River Power remains 85% Kiwi owned, says Labour's Finance spokesperson David Parker."National has until now repeatedly assured...
View ArticleWhere are the affordable homes Mr Key
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 3:53 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party David ShearerLabour Leader27 May 2013Where are the affordable homes, Mr Key?The Prime Minister has admitted that there's no...
View ArticleJudith Collins rorts process again
National's rorting of processes for appointments to government positions has been exposed again with Judith Collins giving special treatment to Jackie Blue's application to be Equal Employment...
View ArticleWeather puts Englands party on hold in second Test as Kiwis falter
New Zealand, but all eyes will be on the weather forecast. Swann claimed four wickets as the Kiwis slipped to 158 for six in the fourth innings, 310 short of an unfeasible winning target when bad light...
View ArticleKiwi takes breather after 5.4 slide
THE New Zealand dollar was little changed in local trading as investors compose themselves after a 5.4 per cent slide against the greenback on improving prospects for the US economy. The kiwi traded at...
View ArticleLarge tree falls down on Pakuranga house
A large tree has fallen down on a house in the south east Auckland suburb of Pakuranga. The tree came down on the house in Ti Rakau Drive just before 4.00PM. Fire northern communications shift manager...
View ArticleKiwi little changed as investors catch breath after greenback rally
The New Zealand dollar was little changed in local trading as investors compose themselves after a 5.4 percent slide against the greenback on improving prospects for the US economy. The kiwi traded at...
View ArticleGigolo providing home-delivered sex unfazed by Kiwi MPs male bordello plan
A male escort who has been providing his 'services' for 14 years in New Zealand, said women wouldn't want to visit a brothel, but want sex home-delivered. The statement comes after former MP Pam...
View ArticleLack of demand could delay Meridian sale
The sale of Meridian Energy might yet be delayed, as concerns mount over whether the Government will find enough Kiwis willing to buy into the next state-owned asset on the block. Questions over demand...
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View ArticleEnergy Mad posts higher $2.5m loss after bulb delays crimp sales
Energy Mad, which has twice downgraded its 2013 earnings expectations, today posted a wider-than-expected loss of $2.5 million after design, manufacturing and production problems crimped sales. Energy...
View ArticleBanks Peninsula road closures restrictions due to weather
Banks Peninsula road closures and restrictions due to weather conditions Due to deteriorating weather conditions the following Banks Peninsula roads are closed or have vehicle restrictions until...
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