Russel Norman
As a starter for 10% of the Party Vote, 'saving the planet' is a very respectable objective, writes Chris Trotter, but what does being Green really mean in 2024?
9th Dec 24, 8:15am
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As a starter for 10% of the Party Vote, 'saving the planet' is a very respectable objective, writes Chris Trotter, but what does being Green really mean in 2024?
Climate Change Commissioner, Rod Carr’s advice to Jacinda Ardern’s Government is uncompromising. The measure of our success at coping with global warming will be determined by how profoundly New Zealanders are willing to change their way of life
1st Feb 21, 9:02am
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Climate Change Commissioner, Rod Carr’s advice to Jacinda Ardern’s Government is uncompromising. The measure of our success at coping with global warming will be determined by how profoundly New Zealanders are willing to change their way of life
Energy & Resources Minister disregards MBIE advice putting cost of oil & gas exploration ban at between $1.2 bln & $23.5 bln; Pledges to give existing permit holders breathing space
25th Sep 18, 11:02am
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Energy & Resources Minister disregards MBIE advice putting cost of oil & gas exploration ban at between $1.2 bln & $23.5 bln; Pledges to give existing permit holders breathing space
The 2015 Interesties featuring John Key, Graeme Wheeler, Chinese property investors (or not), a boxing commenter, charts, ghost houses, a swearing economist, Mr O'Loan, immigrants, bubbles & plenty of disruption
21st Dec 15, 1:02pm
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The 2015 Interesties featuring John Key, Graeme Wheeler, Chinese property investors (or not), a boxing commenter, charts, ghost houses, a swearing economist, Mr O'Loan, immigrants, bubbles & plenty of disruption
Former Green Party co-leader Russel Norman resigns as MP to replace veteran campaigner Bunny McDiarmid as Greenpeace NZ's executive director
11th Sep 15, 10:50am
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Former Green Party co-leader Russel Norman resigns as MP to replace veteran campaigner Bunny McDiarmid as Greenpeace NZ's executive director
PM says new two year 'bright line' test for property traders is not a Capital Gains Tax; denies Auckland property a bubble; denies move was knee-jerk response to polling; Labour says PM forced to 'eat his words'
18th May 15, 10:11am
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PM says new two year 'bright line' test for property traders is not a Capital Gains Tax; denies Auckland property a bubble; denies move was knee-jerk response to polling; Labour says PM forced to 'eat his words'
RBNZ warned Government that HomeStart subsidy for first home buyers could boost developer margins and pump up already over-valued house prices
1st Apr 15, 3:01pm
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RBNZ warned Government that HomeStart subsidy for first home buyers could boost developer margins and pump up already over-valued house prices
Russel Norman to stand down at Green Co-Leader at Party AGM in May after 9 years in role; says time for a change and to spend time with 3 kids under 4
30th Jan 15, 11:41am
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Russel Norman to stand down at Green Co-Leader at Party AGM in May after 9 years in role; says time for a change and to spend time with 3 kids under 4
RBNZ scotches talk it may develop new Macro-Prudential measures to control Auckland house price inflation; says Auckland now a supply problem
11th Dec 14, 3:08pm
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RBNZ scotches talk it may develop new Macro-Prudential measures to control Auckland house price inflation; says Auckland now a supply problem
Phil Goff calls for Key to apologise or resign after Gwyn report on OIA dealings with Slater; Key denies any wrongdoing; Says Collins could return as minister
25th Nov 14, 3:38pm
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Phil Goff calls for Key to apologise or resign after Gwyn report on OIA dealings with Slater; Key denies any wrongdoing; Says Collins could return as minister
English reminds term deposit savers there is no Government Guarantee and fends off Winston Peters' call for deposit insurance
30th Oct 14, 2:26pm
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English reminds term deposit savers there is no Government Guarantee and fends off Winston Peters' call for deposit insurance
Key sees new moves to reduce child poverty; rejects 'Koru lounge talk' of using outright majority of to 'veer to the right'; Labour in chaos
23rd Sep 14, 11:18am
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Key sees new moves to reduce child poverty; rejects 'Koru lounge talk' of using outright majority of to 'veer to the right'; Labour in chaos
National wins outright majority for the first time under MMP; Expected to push through RMA and labour law reforms; Labour in disarray
22nd Sep 14, 9:47am
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National wins outright majority for the first time under MMP; Expected to push through RMA and labour law reforms; Labour in disarray
Polls close; National needs over 47% to win third term with same partners, or will need support from either Winston Peters or Colin Craig to govern again
20th Sep 14, 7:26pm
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Polls close; National needs over 47% to win third term with same partners, or will need support from either Winston Peters or Colin Craig to govern again
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Kiwisaver
19th Sep 14, 5:35pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Kiwisaver
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Income Tax
NZ First calls for 'urgent action' to develop New Zealand owned and operated banks
15th Sep 14, 5:00am
NZ First calls for 'urgent action' to develop New Zealand owned and operated banks
Election 2014 - Party Policies - GST
13th Sep 14, 10:50pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - GST
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Capital Gains Tax
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Monetary Policy
8th Aug 14, 3:49pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Monetary Policy
Gareth Vaughan asks whether Kiwibank needs a change of government if it's to stop treading water and really kick on and grow
8th Aug 14, 2:04pm
Gareth Vaughan asks whether Kiwibank needs a change of government if it's to stop treading water and really kick on and grow
Key to hang Colin Craig out to dry in East Coast Bays; Key says Brownlee not arrogant as "he has a heart of gold"; Greens would ban deep sea drilling; Your view?
28th Jul 14, 10:07am
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Key to hang Colin Craig out to dry in East Coast Bays; Key says Brownlee not arrogant as "he has a heart of gold"; Greens would ban deep sea drilling; Your view?
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Economic Development
25th Jul 14, 4:51pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Economic Development
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Insurance
25th Jul 14, 4:47pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Insurance
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Foreign Speculators
11th Jul 14, 5:09pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Foreign Speculators