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HAVE A GREAT NIGHT OUT ON SATURDAY 23 AUGUST! Calling everyone who will be in Wellington that evening and who relishes the idea of a... Read More

Last post by peter dunne
09:47PM, 26 Aug 2008
2 responses, 1572 views

POLL: Emissions Trading Scheme

Should the Greens support the Emissions Trading Scheme? See the results. Read More

Last post by peter dunne
09:46PM, 26 Aug 2008
4 responses, 2143 views

Emissions Trading Scheme still set to hit household budgets

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne says the government’s emissions trading scheme will still hit household budgets hard, despite claims by the Greens and New Zealand First... Read More

Last post by Robin Loomes
10:16PM, 25 Aug 2008
2 responses, 1380 views

Best laid welfare plans can go bad - Dunne

UnitedFuture has responded cautiously to National’s welfare plan, with leader Peter Dunne warning that the plan risks being overly punitive and harsh in practice. “We... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
07:57AM, 23 Aug 2008
2 responses, 1422 views

BLOG: Judy Turner is Going to Rock the House (again)

Actually, Judy Turner has already rocked the house. She was the star performer of "Harmony in the House" (parliamentary talent show) and she's going to... Read More

Last post by mcinnes
06:21PM, 20 Aug 2008
6 responses, 2748 views

BLOG: Be Careful Out There?

Over the course of this election campaign, there will no doubt be more of the usual dose of scare-mongering. I am over it. I am... Read More

Last post by mcinnes
06:16PM, 20 Aug 2008
3 responses, 1593 views

BLOG: Disability Policy

Today we launched our Disability policy! It has been a long journey that started with an eye-opening inquiry in to Disability Services at the Social... Read More

Last post by mcinnes
05:46PM, 20 Aug 2008
1 response, 1024 views

UF’s position on asset sales, KiwiSaver

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today set out his party’s position on the potential sale of core state assets and changes to KiwiSaver. “We do not... Read More

Last post by liberalcentrist
07:56PM, 18 Aug 2008
2 responses, 1263 views

UnitedFuture pushing to reform family law

UnitedFuture has announced plans to reform New Zealand family law, in a three-pronged approach designed to keep both parents closely involved in the day-to-day lives... Read More

Last post by mcinnes
03:17PM, 13 Aug 2008
1 response, 1190 views

UnitedFuture: “We’re here for the silent majority”

Restoring trust and confidence in the political process will be key election issues, according to UnitedFuture leader, Peter Dunne. Speaking in Auckland tonight at the... Read More

Last post by mcinnes
03:05PM, 13 Aug 2008
1 response, 972 views

One in five fathers wrongly identified by mothers

UnitedFuture is calling on the Government to immediately introduce DNA paternity testing, following new figures from Britain showing that in one in five claims DNA... Read More

Last post by Kelly Young
03:44PM, 11 Aug 2008
2 responses, 1218 views

Cracker of an idea: Ass of a law - Dunne

The circulation of a British television celebrity’s photograph to catch a teenage burglar in Christchurch is “an exercise in absurdity, made necessary by a daft... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
07:16AM, 11 Aug 2008
2 responses, 1329 views

BLOG: Organ Donations

Have you given any thought to becoming an organ donor? Have you ever discussed your views with your nearest and dearest? There are two ways... Read More

Last post by Damian Light
08:56PM, 8 Aug 2008
3 responses, 1684 views

Proposed NPS on Water Quality overdue

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne has welcomed the proposed National Policy Statement on water quality released by the Government today as long overdue. “I believe that... Read More

Last post by Simon Dickinson
06:14PM, 6 Aug 2008
2 responses, 1394 views

BLOG: Our time is coming

There is certainly a mood for change in the air. All the polls show it, most people talk about it. But it is not all... Read More

Last post by peter dunne
09:23PM, 5 Aug 2008
7 responses, 2989 views

Dunne – Royal Society confirms need for robust legislation

The statement today by the Royal Society of New Zealand’s expert committee on climate has emphasised the need for legislation that will stand the test... Read More

Last post by peter dunne
12:36PM, 5 Aug 2008
2 responses, 1200 views

POLL: Is MMP a fair system for NZ?

Is MMP a fair system for NZ? See the results. Read More

Last post by liberalcentrist
04:14PM, 2 Aug 2008
8 responses, 4135 views

Dunne encouraged by Nats' policy theft

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne says he's encouraged to see National leader John Key claiming credit for UnitedFuture's successful policy of removing the cap on tax... Read More

Last post by liberalcentrist
02:56PM, 2 Aug 2008
2 responses, 1268 views

Dunne – 1080 operations too ‘inhouse’

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne says his party remains unmoved in its opposition to aerial 1080 despite the Department of Conservation’s latest attempt at assuring the... Read More

Last post by mcinnes
01:16AM, 1 Aug 2008
1 response, 1020 views

School leaving figures a ‘national shame’

New figures on school leavers’ highlight a massive gender gap in New Zealand schools, according to UnitedFuture education spokesperson Judy Turner. “The gender gap has... Read More

Last post by mcinnes
01:10AM, 1 Aug 2008
1 response, 953 views

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