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Global Peace And Justice Auckland
GPJA is not surprised at the abuse of police powers evident in Sunday’s newspaper the Sunday Star-Times with revelations
that police have paid people to infiltrate and spy on groups involved in community, environmental, political protest and
activism.
Lynley Hood
Dear Minister Congratulations on your appointment to the role of Minister of Justice. We are confident that you will
undertake this challenging role with the competence and acumen you demonstrated while in Opposition.
Alastair Thompson
Q on a range of subjects followed including the Police spying operations on activists, aspects of the urgency
legislation, climate change policy, the ETS, bio-fuels legislation and the removal of the ban on thermal electricity
generation plants.
Rochelle Rees
Personal statement from Rochelle Rees, ex-partner of Rob Gilchrist - the spy, and person who uncovered the story.
New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today received an assurance from Police Commissioner Howard Broad that the Police were
meeting their responsibilities regarding the operations of Special Investigation Groups (SIG).
The Rock FM
Search for two lucky bands to play opening set at Iron Maiden Auckland and Christchurch concerts
One Day Sculpture
Car wrecks, discarded furniture and other urban detritus are barricading Stout Street at the corner of Lambton Quay in
central Wellington for 24 hours today, Sunday 14th December.
New Zealand Government
The Health Minister, Hon Tony Ryall said his briefing from the Ministry of Health has confirmed the health system faces
major challenges: increasing demand for health services with worsening finances and a workforce crisis.
New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development and Employment Minister for Disability Issues Minister for Youth
Affairs 15 December 2008 3 PM Media Statement
New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley today announced further consultation on the implementation of new NCEA standards.
New Zealand Labour Party
Labour is pleased to see the introduction of financial assistance to Kiwis who lose their jobs because of harsh
economic times, but believes National should focus on keeping workers in jobs, Labour’s Social Development spokesperson
Annette King ...
Green Party
Green MP Keith Locke is calling for an inquiry into the Police Special Investigation Group following evidence it is
planting paid informants in legitimate protest groups.
Oxfam
Poznan, Poland--The UN climate negotiations have not shown the urgency and political will needed to fight climate change
and keep millions of people safe, Oxfam International said today.
Jackie Little
Anyone looking for a "coffee table" book that is more than just a pretty face this Christmas could do no better than to
reach for Jane Dove Juneau's latest book, Listen To The Heartbeat Of The Earth.
Green Party
Green MP Keith Locke says Police Commissioner Howard Broad's reasons for planting agents in protest groups only makes
matters worse.
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New Zealand Government
Getting Down To Business; Staying In Touch ; Herceptin Promise Kept; Rising To The Challenge
Grey Power New Zealand
With the call to State owned electricity companies to hold power pricer increases, one wonders what is going on between
the Governor of the Reserve Bank and his new political masters.
JP Morgan
RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard, in a speech to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce today, reiterated that the Bank remains
focused on inflation, despite the Governor having delivered a punchy 150bp official interest rate cut less than one week
ago. We believe ...
Muriel Newman
New Zealand is now emerging from nine years of creeping socialism. During those nine years, we have been told that the
state knows best how to run our lives - and our country. Whether it is what we eat, how we bring up our children, or
what sort of ...
Scoop Audio
KiwiFM: Wallace & Manning discuss Nicky Hager & Anthony Hubbard's revelations that the Police used informants to infiltrate protest groups - arguing that the
security/liberty test is now so one-sided that a public/political debate must occur.
New Zealand Police
"They're my presents but that's not how I wrapped them," was the general response from victims contacted to recover
their stolen items following quick work by an off-duty Hamilton Police officer.
Speight's Coast to Coast
For 27 years the Speight’s Coast to Coast has led the way in adventure sports. This year the world’s longest running
multisport event celebrates its 27th edition by celebrating the female multisporter.
New Zealand Racing Industry Board
The TAB's new betting product - the First4 - will be available from this Wednesday (17 December), giving punters the
chance to win big dividends.
Businesswire
Dec. 12 – New Zealand shares ended the session lower as news broke that the U.S. Congress had failed to reach a
compromise on the US$14 billion rescue package for the U.S. automakers. Stocks tumbled across Asia.
Alberto Cruz
The attacks in Mumbai at the end of November have led to every kind of analysis, especially geopolitical. One must
remember that the strategic alliance between India and Israel has much to do with the recent surge in Islamist movements
in India. Without ...
New Zealand Treasury
Treasury Secretary John Whitehead has this afternoon spoken to a group of Auckland businesspeople about the
international financial crisis and its impact on New Zealand.
ERMA
The Environmental Risk Management Authority has revoked the approvals for the insecticide endosulfan and prohibited its
importation, manufacture and use in New Zealand.
InternetNZ
Following a workshop convened by the Ministry of Economic Development, major ICT industry and stakeholder organizations
have agreed on the need for New Zealand to develop a transition plan from IPv4 to IPv6, the next generation Internet
addressing ...
Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is today initiating proceedings in the High Court in Auckland against 13 airlines and seven
airline staff, including senior executives, for extensive and long-term cartel activity in the air cargo market.
Auckland Diocesan School For Girls
A new principal has been appointed to head Diocesan School for Girls in 2009, the school’s Board of Governors has
announced.