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Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 4:02 pm
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POLITICS HEADLINES:
QUESTIONS OF THE DAY
Foreign Affairs: PM Off To Meet Europe Leaders
Economy: Economic Transformation - More Than Meets The Eye
Transport: Govt Proposes Fuel Economy Rating On Cars For Sale
MORE POLITICAL HEADLINES

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00113.htm

Foreign Affairs: PM Off To Meet Europe Leaders

Prime Minister Helen Clark will meet British Prime Minister Tony Blair, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Jacques Chirac, and Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi during her visit to Europe, which has been timed around the dedication of the newly-built New Zealand Memorial in London. See... PM to visit Europe & attend APEC Leaders’ meeting [1]
More Foreign Affairs:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00111.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00104.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00105.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00109.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00101.htm

Economy: Economic Transformation - More Than Meets The Eye

A strategy for securing New Zealand’s future prosperity and forging a unique New Zealand national economic identity was released by Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today. "Transforming the economy is not a one-off process and it requires ongoing work as we respond to the constantly emerging new global challenges. The Cabinet papers I am releasing today outline what economic transformation is, and why we need it. See... Economic transformation - the kiwi way [1]
ALSO:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00120.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00119.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00124.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0611/S00135.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0611/S00143.htm

Transport: Govt Proposes Fuel Economy Rating On Cars For Sale

Speaking at a Parliamentary function for the AA EnergyWise Rally today, Energy and Climate Change Minister David Parker released a discussion document on a mandatory fuel economy labelling scheme for vehicles at point of sale. The Government proposal aims to give consumers more information about the fuel efficiency of the cars they're considering buying, as a way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. See... Cars for sale to have fuel efficiency information [1]
ALSO:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00117.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00112.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0611/S00137.htm

MORE POLITICAL HEADLINES:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00122.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00100.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00123.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00116.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00103.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00126.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00125.htm

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