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Council on Hemispheric Affairs
On the eve of the explosive consequences of Kosovo's independence, an artificial "dispute," created by Greece seventeen
years ago over the name and identity of the Republic of Macedonia, threatens to further destabilize the Balkans.
New Zealand Government
New graphic images on tobacco products in New Zealand bear the ugly truth of the effects of smoking, Associate Health
Minister Damien O'Connor said today. New regulations requiring graphic health warnings to appear on all tobacco
packaging sold in New ...
Action On Smoking And Health
Regulations effective from today will see graphic pictorial health warnings appear on all tobacco sold in New Zealand.
The large graphic images on the front and back of cigarette packs feature images of rotting gums and teeth, mouth cancer
and gangrenous ...
New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe has removed the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board and appointed a Commissioner to
run its affairs.
New Zealand National Party
National Party Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee says the Government’s energy strategy is in turmoil, leaving Labour’s
climate change strategy in tatters. “It’s still summer, and stand-by generation capacity has been needed six times in
February.”
Green Party
Green Party Health Spokesperson Sue Kedgley says she has grave concerns about today's abrupt dismissal of the Hawkes Bay
District Health Board and the Health Minister's appointment of a Commissioner.
New Zealand National Party
National Party Health spokesman Tony Ryall says Health Minister David Cunliffe set up the Hawke's Bay District Health
Board to fail.
Elephant Publicity
Arj Barker crosses the pond to debut in New Zealand; after a sell out season at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and
Melbourne Comedy Festival 2008. Armed with some new classics and some classic classics, Barker takes over the Crunchie
Comedy Chamber ...
Alpha Domus
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or an enthusiastic amateur, you’re bound to be able to discern different flavours in
the wines you drink. Berries, leather and even cigar notes can all be detected in different wines, but they are not used
in ...
ECONZ
Wellington – Tuesday 26 February 2008 Orange roughy court decision show changes are needed The Environment and
Conservation Organisations today expressed its disappointment that the High Court had overturned a decision of the
Minister of Fisheries, Jim Anderton, ...
Andreas von Warburg
Andreas von Warburg reports: The United States is stepping up its call for a comprehensive reform of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to better support global growth and respond to global economic challenges. In a speech to
the Peterson Institute ...
Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board member Peter Hausmann is calling on fellow board members to withdraw their legal
proceedings so the findings of a review into governance issues at the board can be released as soon as possible. Mr
Hausmann says like all ...
Media Statement
Starting next week (from March 3), students in their final years of university study will have the opportunity to
access a virtual world of graduate career opportunities via the Virtual Careers Fair. From 11 March they will also be
able to talk online ...
New Zealand Government
With outstanding technical requirements and processes for the NZ-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on track for
completion, plans are underway for New Zealand business involvement in activities around the signing date, Trade
Minister Phil Goff announced ...
New Zealand Government
Building a secure and sustainable energy system Address to the Annual National Power Conference 9.40am, Sky City
Convention Centre, Auckland
No More Rates
The Auckland Regional Council’s decision to include in its Annual Plan a $10 million gift to the Eden Park upgrade is a
complete kick in the teeth to ratepayers.
Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd
Ferrari has started its grand tour of India with Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group, and John Elkann, Vice
Chairman of the Fiat Group flagging off the two Ferrari 612 Scagliettis in Mumbai at the start of a 13,000 tour of
India.
Andreas von Warburg
Andreas von Warburg reports from the UN: As NZ's troop commitment to Afghanistan is discussed in the Beehive this week,
the country is cautious about increasing its military presence abroad - while Australia moves to bolster its military
visibility ...
EveryOne Group
Medhi is an Iranian homosexual who in November 2005 left Teheran to go and study in London. He was forced to apply for
asylum after the discovery, by the Iranian authorities of his homosexual relationship with another boy.
United Future NZ Party
In the last two years the number of anti-depressant prescriptions to middle-aged Kiwis aged between 45 and 64 has risen
by an astonishing 69%, according to Ministry of Health figures obtained by UnitedFuture health spokesperson, Judy
Turner.
New Zealand Government
Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity Minister of Fisheries, Minister of Forestry Associate Minister of
Health Associate Minister for Tertiary Education
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
The most recent Caribbean country to have joined Chávez's alliance is the small island nation of Dominica, which may
well become "Terror Island" for the State Department. That institution could soon publicly vent its displeasure.
Libertarianz Party
Libertarianz spokesman Richard McGrath today called for the Medical Council to be dissolved, in light of what he called
its "total failure to investigate and supervise an incompetent, alcoholic, ex-jailbird gynaecologist."
David Swanson
Over 200 9/11 First Responders, family members and supporters will be rallying on Capitol Hill this Tuesday, February
26th. From 10:00am to 12:00pm, First Responders will rally on the West Lawn of Capitol Hill.
Green Party
Solid Energy has to be told to stop wasting taxpayers' money on pie in the sky lignite to liquid fuel schemes that will
only skyrocket New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions, Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says.
STATE OF IT by Selwyn Manning
Selwyn Manning writes: The latest in a series of polls has shown a trend where Labour is in serious trouble. Can Helen
Clark beat off National leader John Key in what is shaping up as a land-slide loss for Labour? And what of leadership
coups?
Leslie Griffith
At a UN meeting in Geneva, the US broke a series of legal promises. Keeping those promises would have proved extremely
embarrassing to the US govt by pointing out that human rights abuses are being committed here at home and at US military
installations.
New Zealand Government
I acknowledge the kaumatua and kuia, and the local Tainui iwi, and thank them for their welcome. May I also acknowledge
those from Prison Care Ministries, Anglican Action, PARS, Pacific Peoples Addiction and the University of Waikato and
all of ...
NZ Federation of Family Budgeting Services
Budget advisers working with the Federation of Family Budgeting Services offer their clients alternatives through an
education process.
Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development has activated the Government Helpline 0800 779 997 in response to the drought.
Ministry spokesman and National Drought Committee member Mike Smith, Work and Income's General Manager Regional
Operations, says anyone ...