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Muriel Newman: Budget 2013

Column – NZ Centre For Political Research

NZCPR Weekly:

BUDGET 2013
By Dr Muriel Newman

Whether we like it or not politics and politicians have an important influence on our lives. Not only do they shape the social agenda and impose regulations upon us, they control the purse strings to the state sector which represents more than a third of our economy. Their annual Budget reveals how well they are managing the economy. Read more »

NZ Poet Shares Major International Poetry Award

Press Release – Arts Net

Nz Poet Shares Major International Poetry Award

Dunedin-based poet Sue Wootton has shared equal second prize in the prestigious International Hippocrates Prize for Poetry and Medicine for her poem ‘Wild’. Read more »

Lexus Short Films take Kiwis all the way to Cannes

Press Release – Lexus New Zealand

MEDIA RELEASE
21 May 2013

Lexus Short Films take Kiwis all the way to Cannes Read more »

Karin Bloemen Returns to New Zealand

Press Release – Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

PRESS RELEASE

11 May 2013

Karin Bloemen Returns to New Zealand

Karin Bloemen is Holland’s best-known singer and Cabaret artist. She is a striking figure in the Dutch Theatre world. Karin captivates the audience with her beautiful songs and bubbly performances, she moves and entertains time and again.    Read more »

The race is on to become NZ’s first living wage city

Press Release – Living Wage Aotearoa

21 May 2013

The race is on to become New Zealand’s first living wage city

“The race is on to become to New Zealand’s first living wage city,” said Annie Newman, the National Convenor of Living Wage Aotearoa New Zealand, today. Read more »

Unite union and Event Cinemas bring in Redundancy Protection

Press Release – Unite Union

Unite union and Event Cinemas bring in Redundancy Protection, Union Benefits, No Youth Rates and pay rise!

Unite Union is happy to announce that it has achieved an deal with the Event Cinemas group, with nearly all of its key claims being met favourably by the management team. Read more »

Auckland community leaders say back off SkyCity deal

Press Release – Green Party

21 May 2013

Auckland community leaders tell Government to back off SkyCity deal

Auckland community leaders today sent a clear message to the Government that they do not want the dirty deal involving pokie machines for a convention centre to proceed, Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei said today. Read more »

Tourism Bay of Plenty unveils summer plans

Press Release – Tourism Bay of Plenty

For immediate release

21 May 2013

Tourism Bay of Plenty unveils promotional plans for next summer

Tourism Bay of Plenty general manager Rhys Arrowsmith unveiled plans for promoting the Bay of Plenty at a tourism operator event on Monday night. Read more »

Heritage Partnership a Threat to Home Owners

Press Release – Stephen Berry

Heritage Partnership a Threat to Home Owners

“Do you value what limited ability you have to make your own decisions about your own property? Do you want housing to become more affordable so your children do not face a life time of tenancy? If so, you should be wary of the partnership between Auckland 2040 and the Character Coalition,” says Affordable Auckland candidate for Waitemata & Gulf, Stephen Berry. Read more »

InternetNZ and AUT University Form Strategic Partnership

Press Release – InternetNZ

InternetNZ and AUT University form strategic partnership

Media release –  21 May 2013

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Restorative Justice More Effective for Serious Crime

Press Release – Rethinking Crime and Punishment

Restorative Justice More Effective for Serious Crime

“The evidence does not support the view of Sensible Sentencing Trust spokeswoman Ruth Money, that restorative justice is only appropriate for low level offending” says Kim Workman, of Rethinking Crime and Punishment. “Much of the evidence points in the opposite direction.” Read more »

Restorative Justice More Effective for Serious Crime

Press Release – Rethinking Crime and Punishment

Restorative Justice More Effective for Serious Crime

“The evidence does not support the view of Sensible Sentencing Trust spokeswoman Ruth Money, that restorative justice is only appropriate for low level offending” says Kim Workman, of Rethinking Crime and Punishment. “Much of the evidence points in the opposite direction.” Read more »

Blood on our clothes

Press Release – Socialist Aotearoa

SA Newsletter 20/05: Blood on our clothes – Auckland University Forum Thursday

Kia ora to all members and supporters of Socialist Aotearoa, Read more »

Broadcaster To Seek Labour Party Candidacy

Press Release – Shane Taurima

KUA TŪ TE RINGA O TĒTAHI KAIWHAKAPĀHO MŌ TE TŪNGA KAITONO O TE RŌPŪ REIPA
PĀNUI PĀPĀHO: HEI TE 4 KARAKA PUTA AI KI TE AO Read more »

Māori Party MPs Select Rangatahi For Youth Parliament 2013

Press Release – The Maori Party

MEDIA STATEMENT
The Maori Party
20 May 2013

Māori Party MPs Select Rangatahi For Youth Parliament 2013 Read more »

Maori Television is Looking for New Zealand’s Future Stars

Press Release – Maori TV

MEDIA RELEASE
Monday May 20, 2013
Maori Television is Looking for New Zealand’s Future Stars Read more »

Smart growth endorsed for Smart Capital

Press Release – Wellington City Council

For Immediate Release
20 May 2013
Smart growth endorsed for Smart Capital Read more »

$7,500 fines for illegal dumping

Press Release – Auckland Council

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National Cutting Public Transport Funding As Demand Surges

Press Release – Green Party

National Cutting Public Transport Funding As Demand Surges

Official figures belie John Key’s claim that the National Government is investing in public transport in parallel with its multi-billion dollar highway projects, Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. Read more »

Vulnerable Paying Price For Ryall’s Indifference

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

Vulnerable Paying Price For Ryall’s Indifference

The Government is pushing more and more health costs on to patients with little or no regard for the impact on vulnerable Kiwis, says Annette King, Labour’s Health spokesperson. Read more »

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