33 I am satisfied with the political situation in New Zealand. No reason to hesitate. For instance, because it ... (if I wanted to write why, I wrote it here), positive
33 I am dissatisfied with the political situation in New Zealand. For instance, because it ... (if I wanted to write why, I wrote it here), negative
1 Unemployment is up, the economy is stagnate. All the government does is smile, wave and gauge poll reactions to things. Pathetic., Nosam76
The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, but actual government is conducted by a Prime Minister and Cabinet drawn from an elected Parliament. , positive
G. A. Wood and Chris Rudd both taught first year New Zealand politics at Otago, and recognized the need for an up-to-date text book on New Zealand politics. , positive
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) strongly supports the United Nation's declaration this week calling for a multifaceted campaign to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and urges the Government to invest more in preventative health measures.
NCDs include cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes.
"Some of these diseases are largely preventable as they are strongly associated with diet and lifestyle," says NZMA Chair Dr Paul Ockelford. "The UN has urged collaboration by governments, industry and society to curb the risk factors behind these diseases and the NZMA ...
"Dysfunctional" parts of the insurance market need more time to re-enter the fray before the Government intervenes, Prime Minister John Key says.
Labour announced yesterday an alternative plan for Canterbury's earthquake recovery. It included $100 million to top up payouts for quake-damaged homes that were improved after the Government's valuation date of 2007.
It also suggested measures designed to "resolve the insurance gridlock".
Labour would set up an insurance commissioner to deal with disputes. It would also commit $2m to fund test cases through the courts for residents who seemed ...
Today is annual Suffrage Day and the only woman on Tauranga City Council, Catherine Stewart, says it is a day to remember as bringing the female voice to the table was key. This is Catherine’s second term as a Tauranga City Councillor and in her four years as an elected member she has been the only female to be elected to the council.
“Women definitely see things differently than men, so it is important to have a female voice on council. I think you need that balance in any decision making process.
“Sometimes I have to remind them I am a woman.”
For Catherine, ...
Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election date set The Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election will be held on June 29, the Prime Minister has announced.The by-election follows the death of MP Parekura Horomia.Labour has opened nominations. which must be received by midday on June 5.The...
Solid Energy a 'very different company' - chairman Solid Energy chairman Mark Ford says the struggling energy group is a "very different company'' to what it was a year ago. Restructuring to save it from going to receivership, which he admitted it came from close to, meant that...
PM's gift list revealed: Karaoke, meatpacks and a ceramic fish A karaoke machine, a bicycle, a ceramic fish and a meatpack were among the weird and wonderful gifts Prime Minister John Key received last year.Mr Key received the bicycle and the karaoke machine from the President of the Philippines,...
Spy-base trio: 'We have no intention of paying a cent' One of the protesters who sabotaged a radar dome at the Waihopai spy base says he has no intention of paying a cent to the Government spy agency if his appeal against damages fails.The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB)...
