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New Zealand for New Zealanders

By Anne | 28 August, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Economics, Land, News, Politics |

Thought this press release by the Green Party might be of interest. Pretty common sense, I reckon, but many people don’t seem to get it.
The Greens are calling on …

How Winston will rebuild Iraq

By Ant | 20 August, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in News |

In 2006 NZ NGO spending on Iraq was $185,443. That’s not far off the sum donated to Winston Peters, and his apparently selective view of public accountability, which is causing …

Didn’t choose words well?

By Ant | 5 August, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in News |

No, I’d say Bill English certainly didn’t. More importantly, he got taped not choosing …

A serious high point in question time

By Ant | 1 August, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in News |

Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS: Because the member decided to descend
to that level, I will tell the House what is not being honest
and transparent—anywhere in the world, in fact. At a …

Goldman Sachs warns of $200 a barrel oil

By Anne | 30 July, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Economics, End of cheap oil, News |

Many of us, like my dear old Dad, still think it’s just doomsaying enviros predicting that the rising price of oil is a long-term trend signalling a fundamental shift in …

Yet another Key flip flop

By Anne | 28 July, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in News, Politics |

National has been on a mission, trying to soften its public image to appeal to the middle-of-the-road voter who’s a bit weary of the current Labour government… but all the …

Tax reforms to signal end of Kiwi Made?

By Ant | 28 July, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in News |

The Government’s omnibus tax bill is set to incentivise New Zealand companies to relocate their manufacturing offshore.

It would appear, sometimes, as though the gap between Labour and National can be …

Hanover in trouble

By Ant | 23 July, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in News |

Hanover Finance has suspended acceptance of new investments and repayment of existing deposits as it worked with trustees on a plan to restructure the business going forward.

The full story can …