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Four reasons Peter Dunne’s flexible superannuation proposal isn’t a good idea 27 Aug 2013 | 10:45 am
It won’t reduce the cost of Super Treasury estimate flexible superannuation risks adding to the cost of superannuation. It will lead to greater poverty People on low incomes are most likely to need...
Government for the ‘boys’ 27 Aug 2013 | 09:02 am
Today I asked John Key what preparations the Government is making to respond to equal pay claims based on the 1972 Equal pay Act following the Employment Court’s decision last week? He refused to ans...
Govt taking punitive measures against students 26 Aug 2013 | 06:58 am
The Government has introduced their latest Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill to put in place the reforms to student loans that they announced earlier this year as a part of the Budget. Changes cover...
It’s time for the Government to stop exploiting women 26 Aug 2013 | 05:36 am
The employment court ruling last week in favour of Kristine Bartlett is a huge step forward for women. The Service and Food Workers Union took a risk on the case. Some early commentary even suggeste...
The final report on the Lobbying Disclosure Bill 23 Aug 2013 | 08:52 am
This week the Government Administration Select Committee presented the final report on the Lobbying Disclosure Bill – my Member’s Bill to set-up a lobbying disclosure regime in New Zealand. The origi...
Bees and you – what can you do to help 23 Aug 2013 | 06:56 am
In the current absence of leadership from the Government on action to keep bee populations healthy, there is plenty that you can do in your home gardens to help. Gardening for bees Don’t use pestici...
Targeting the next generation: National’s version of a brighter future 21 Aug 2013 | 04:30 am
Back in 2011, John Key’s Government headed into the election campaign with National’s plan to build a stronger economy and a brighter future for Kiwi families. The Plan included protecting communities...
Govt needs to ensure welfare entitlements 19 Aug 2013 | 10:39 am
Today there’s been a story all over social media (thanks Tulia Thompson) of Work and income telling women that tampons and sanitary pads are luxuries and they can’t use payment cards to buy them. The...
On the GCSB: Letter to the editor (NZ Herald) from Dame Anne Salmond 17 Aug 2013 | 04:49 am
From today’s NZ Herald – a letter to the editor from New Zealander of the Year Dame Anne Salmond. Dear Sir, In assessing the Prime Minister’s performance on Campbell Live, rather than admiring the s...
East Christchurch Schools stand up for themselves 16 Aug 2013 | 07:33 am
Recently I visited a school in East Christchurch who are facing a proposal to be merged into the Aranui super school. Avondale School are fighting hard for their survival because they are in the last ...
