We need to talk about immigration without being racist Sadly immigration is so linked to racism in NZ we seem incapable of having a discussion about our population without xenophobia taking centre stage. We’ve seen this too many times, most recently as a result of an emotive piece by Duncan Garner. It starts off with a…
UnitedFuture calls out parties on their claims to support families UnitedFuture Party Leader Damian Light is calling on other parties to stand by their claim to want to help families. “It’s great to see that both National and Labour have announced packages to help families. But if they really wanted to help, then why haven’t…
UnitedFuture finds itself again the lone voice calling for drug reform UnitedFuture party leader Damian Light is calling for an immediate, coordinated government response to the growing number of incidents attributed to synthetic cannabis. “The growing number of deaths attributed to so-called synthetic cannabis highlight the urgent need for a coordinated response.” Said Mr Light.…
UnitedFuture wants real action on climate change UnitedFuture has released it’s climate change policy focused on practical actions. “The time for arguments about the science of climate change has long past – we need to take immediate action if we are to have any hope of reducing the impacts.” Said Party Leader Damian Light. “Our…
UnitedFuture needed to continue driving drug reform forward UnitedFuture Party Leader Damian Light is concerned that the progress made on drug reform is sliding back already. “UnitedFuture has been moving New Zealand towards a health based approach to drugs. However National’s announcement over the weekend of additional funding for the failed war on drugs shows…
UnitedFuture Launches Youth Engagement Policy – Light Damian Light, UnitedFuture’s Botany Candidate has today launched the party’s youth engagement policy. The policy proposes an inquiry into voter engagement, with a particular focus on youth engagement and UnitedFuture’s longstanding proposal for independent civics education. Speaking to students at Hobsonville Point Secondary School this morning, Mr…
UnitedFuture to support Second Reading of Healthy Homes Bill – Dunne UnitedFuture leader, Hon Peter Dunne has today announced his support for the Second Reading of the Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill in the name of Andrew Little. “Last year, I supported this Bill to select committee because it is a basic good to have a…
Recently, the Police, with significant sponsorship from the Ministry of Health, hosted a major Australasian conference on alcohol and drug policy. It attracted an impressive collection of international speakers, including Michael Botticelli (a man whom I have known and worked with for a number of years) who was the head of President Obama’s National Drug…
UnitedFuture is echoing calls to review the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 to ensure its providing for our communities says party president Damian Light. “UnitedFuture has been calling for a review of the rating system and nothing should be off the table.” Mr Light said. “Auckland Councillor Chris Darby has published information that shows…
Rising house prices in Wellington show the need for UnitedFuture’s housing policies, says UnitedFuture Leader and Ohariu MP, Hon Peter Dunne. “House prices in Wellington are now increasing faster than in Auckland or Christchurch and this will be putting pressure on families looking to buy a home. “This is a policy that could make a…