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New Zealand Police
Wellington Police are strongly advising commuters and travellers to avoid the motorways and central business district
between 7am and 10am tomorrow morning because of the expected traffic gridlock from the increased road user charge truck
protest which ...
New Zealand Government
John Key should clear up confusion about the intersection of his Parliamentary and commercial interests by releasing the
exact date his Tranz Rail shares were sold, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.
New Zealand Police
Police expect delays as truckers approach Christchurch tomorrow morning in protest over increased road user charges
however believe that truckers will behave responsibly and comply with the law.
NZ Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Yesterday’s shock announcement to increase road user charges by 7% could be the final straw for several concrete
delivery companies, predicts the Ready Mixed Concrete Association (RMCA).
Drinking Liberally NZ
Investigative journalist Nicky Hager will be speaking at Drinking Liberally in Wellington this evening.
Scoop Audio
95bFM Audio : Mikey Havoc and National Party leader John Key have a rather tense interview this week while discussing
Crosby Textor, leaks in Parliament, what is the true National Party agenda...
Scoop Audio
Radio Adelaide's Peter Godfrey and Scoop's Selwyn Manning discuss: The truckies drive-slow-day protesting hiking road
user charges and fuel price hikes. Also, why John Key caused a political storm, and what's National's policy agenda?
Society For Promotion Of Community Standards Inc.
John Mills, President of the Society for Promotion of Community Standards Inc, (SPCS) has hailed as “bold, morally
courageous and legally sound”, the classification decision issued to him today by the Chief Censor’s Office, that
permanently bans ...
Office of the Clerk
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Minister of Finance: What is the Government’s best estimate of its ongoing financial return
from the purchase of rail and ferry assets?
New Zealand Government
The blue cod fishery in the Marlborough Sounds is to be closed for the next four years to protect the long-term future
of the fishery, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton announced today.
Office of the Clerk
1. JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement, in relation to the
Government’s purchase of rail and ferry assets, that “we are not going into this to make money”?
Relationship Services
Almost all couples (78%) experience some ongoing disagreements according to a survey conducted by Relationship Services.
“Even in the happiest, longest lasting of relationships, couples disagree,” said Hilary Smith of Relationship Services.
“And most people ...
New Zealand National Party
Labour has yet again announced plans for a single core benefit and it is no coincidence that this latest attempt to look
busy and caring comes in an election year, says National’s Welfare spokeswoman, Judith Collins.
Whangamata Marina protestors
The 1st July 2008, was supposed to mark the formal commencement of the construction of the 17 million dollar marina at
Whangamata. The only people onsite today were about 30 Hauraki Maori and community members setting up camp to raise
government ...
Inbound Tourism Operators Council
Tourism operators are feeling the pinch as a result of the Government’s shock announcement of an immediate increase in
Road User Charges earlier this week.
Zahir Ebrahim
An alleged assassination attempt was made on French President Nicholas Sarkozy at the time of his departure on June 24
2008 , from Israel's most closely guarded institution – the Ben-Gurion Airport. That same day, Israel, the United
States, and Iran, all ...
Scoop Audio
KiwiFM Audio: It is the 40th anniversary since the Non Proliferation Treaty was signed. Wammo talks to Don Kulick -
Director of the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality at New York University - Talking about Humorless Lesbians.
New Zealand Government
Australian insurance company investors are being advised they would reap large profits if the ACC scheme was privatised,
but it would come at significant cost to New Zealanders, says ACC Minister Maryan Street.
New Zealand National Party
National Party Immigration spokesman Lockwood Smith says the acting Immigration Minister has confirmed today that David
Cunliffe knew it was Mary Anne Thompson who was at the centre of an inquiry into illegal decision-making at the Pacific
division.
The Scoop Editor
National & Social Services / Questions For Oral Answer / Nicky Hager / Truckies Protest / Locke: Police & Pepper-Spray / Government Rail / Film Industry Forum / Television Advertising / Pet Project / Tax Reform Bill /
Bulldozer Attack / Ulan Bator.
New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is encouraged by the Reserve Bank’s pledge to pursue other options for implementing monetary policy
but fears 95,000 jobs will be lost while the bank does this.
Gordon Campbell
The National Party’s reluctance to reveal its policy plans passed the point of diminishing returns quite some time ago.
Trying to control the way a political debate unfolds is one thing – but deception of the public is something else.
New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced new appointments to the New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA).
“The Authority plays a pivotal role in how we manage our conservation land and resources, and I am delighted to have
such a ...
from Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders
Freight forwarders are supporting plans by truckies to disrupt commuters heading to work tomorrow (Friday) by blocking
city centres with their vehicles.
VOA News
The rescue involved intelligence officials who had infiltrated the rebel unit in charge of the hostages. He said the
rescue operation was launched when the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia were planning to transport the hostages by
helicopter.
AUT University
AUT University welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement today of the Government's $25m investment to establish the
University's new campus in Manukau City. The Government's investment goes towards AUT's purchase and development of the
former Carter Holt ...
Green Party
It is time to stop subsidising the trucking industry and price transport on a level playing field if New Zealand is to
make the transition to a sustainable economy, Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says.
Libertarianz Party
Libertarian leader Bernard Darnton applauds New Zealand's truckers, who are leading the way in saying to this busybody
government: "Naff off!"
United Nations
"I hope this Olympic Games will be the venue for all athletes and people of the world to promote their mutual
understanding, harmony, reconciliation and friendship on the basis of fair competition," Mr. Ban said after a visit to
Birdnest Stadium.
New Zealand Police
Motorists and commuters in the greater Auckland region are urged to either get to work very early tomorrow morning -
before 7.30am - or to avoid travelling on the region's motorways and streets altogether, so as not to get caught up in
what will ...