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"Then, when the government hands out photos of the actual impact taken by a security camera, the same media will work
hard to dismiss all critics of the government, indeed the internet community as a whole, as not worthy of serious note.
Intelligence ...
In a surprise result, the Automobile Association’s latest member survey ranks ‘Driver Behaviour’ as motorists’ top
concern. In fact, it is more than twice as much a concern as congestion and safety, which are currently higher profile
issues. When asked to ...
Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash today announced his resignation from the Bank, to take effect immediately.
One of the more notable - and welcome - social shifts in the past decade or two has been the rehabilitation of Anzac
Day. When I was younger, poppies were sold and the day was observed, but there was a disconnection of some sort -
perhaps because the ...
Within a few months, the events of Sept. 11th, 2001 became but an echo of the events that followed. War in Afghanistan,
anthrax, unprecedented powers of detention: the public mind moves from one shock to another, appearing to accept the
government’s ...
In the most significant leak since the Multilateral Agreement on Investment was exposed to public scrutiny in 1997 and
eventually sunk, drafts of the European Union's 'requests' of other countries in the WTO services negotiations have just
been posted on a European ...
The shock resignation of the Reserve Bank Governor raises serious questions about the credibility of the
Labour/Alliance government's fiscal policies, ACT leader Richard Prebble says.
The Securities Commission report into comments made by Helen Clark is a gift to those who claim that New Zealand
securities regulation lacks integrity, ACT Commerce Spokesman Stephen Franks said.
“Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash has been a leading central banker, recognised around the world for his commitment to
price stability,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said.
Unavoidably, the unimaginable mess that the French presidential election has spawned for the Fifth Republic; some
reflections on whether there are any lessons for New Zealand; and (for the initiated) a Resource Management Act bone on
which there still ...
“Twenty-two years after he last stood for the National Party the Reserve Bank Governor has reminded us of his politics,”
New Zealand First Leader, Winston Peters said.
National Party Leader Bill English says he is delighted by the announcement that the Governor of the Reserve Bank, Dr
Don Brash is to stand for National in this year's election.
We need a New York-style zero tolerance approach which has reduced violent crime in that city by 30 percent,” said ACT
party leader Richard Prebble on March 22. The press release goes on to state that violent crime in New Zealand has risen
by 14.9 ...
GEOFF ROBINSON: Joining us now is the Minister of Finance Dr Michael Cullen, good morning Dr Cullen. DR MICHAEL CULLEN:
Good morning Geoff. ROBINSON: What are you going to do for a Governor of the Reserve Bank now that Don Brash has
resigned.
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Andre Hanson felt it necessary to correct Mr. English's press release regarding his plans for a memorial and the
biblical citation therein. Now I find I must correct Mr. Hanson.
In the last two weeks, Thor Heyerdahl (of Kon Tiki fame) died . And BBC World rescreened two Horizon programmes,
Atlantis Uncovered and A tlantis Reborn Again .
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Retiring Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash has calmly and assuredly held a major role in New Zealand’s economic
development for many years, and he will be missed, probably much more than we realise, Employers & Manufacturers Assoc (Central) chief executive ...
Animal rights activists say Shampoo company tortures animals "I hope they lose hundreds of thousands of dollars"
National's Finance Spokesman David Carter says he welcomes Don Brash's decision to stand for National at this year's
election.
Ms. Burstyn, I want to thank you for your recent article entitled "Restoring Testosterone". While I disagree with many
of the qualifications of being "a man", I am pleased at any time that a person recognizes their own prejudices and takes
any step to reconcile ...
This man lived in Papakura, a town about 30 kilometres south of Auckland City, New Zealand. He had witnessed the worst
and the best of human endeavour. He called himself Chino. His simple life's story made an impact, he shared his wisdom
and he passed ...
Painted apple moth numbers are falling dramatically as the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s targeted aerial
spraying programme takes effect in west Auckland.
Israel/OT: Amnesty International Statement To The United Nations About The Fact-Finding Team To Inquire Into The Events
In Jenin
Dr Don Brash's resignation as Governor of the Reserve Bank is not altogether unexpected given his increasing frustration
with New Zealand's economic performance, the chief executive of the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern), Alasdair Thompson ...
Hard News Is Here! - Don Brash Resigns, Will Stand For National - Anzac Remembrance: Chino’s Story - Upton-on-line:
Lessons From Le Pen - Keith Rankin: Heyerdahl and Atlantis
Fitts believes that the most damning evidence in the Enron case was allowed to slip away so that political damage to the
current administration could be minimized and money stolen protected from recapture.
Nice article, only it comes a little too late. At one time, when the movement you describe was young( I'm 40), I
considered myself to be an enthusiastic supporter of women's rights. I have watched, all of my cognizant life, feminism
grow from a ...
"Today's Securities Commission report shows that Helen Clark has again fallen below standards expected of the Prime
Minster," says National Leader Bill English
Finance Minister Michael Cullen said he was concerned at an article in today’s New Zealand Herald casting doubt on the
CV and credentials of John Davy, the newly appointed chief executive of the Maori Television Service.