Discussion Forum | United Future

BLOG: Early Intervention arguably the best

The recent deluge of violent crimes where teenagers have been the perpetrators, has been a sobering reminder that we face some really serious issues in... Read More

Last post by Judy Turner
2008-02-05 15:04:39.585
5 responses, 245 views

POLL: Should dangerous dog breeds be banned in NZ?

Should dangerous dog breeds be banned in NZ? See the results. Read More

Last post by carol bennett
2008-02-01 20:43:04.324
13 responses, 1775 views

United Future Consults Parents

Let's stop making parenting in New Zealand so difficult. We've released an extensive document that consults parents on a range of issues that directly impact... Read More

Last post by carol bennett
2008-01-25 20:32:07.494
8 responses, 1209 views

BLOG:

In 2002 UnitedFuture reintroduced the issue of family onto the New Zealand political landscape. It had become a dormant issue over many years as family... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2008-01-25 07:43:37.932
3 responses, 157 views

BLOG: Medicines New Zealand

Beneath the smog created by the Electoral Finance Bill in December UnitedFuture launched another major policy achievment as part of our Supply and Confidence agreement... Read More

Last post by Peter Dunne
2008-01-23 14:47:35.189
5 responses, 294 views

BLOG:

Following the death of Sir Edmund Hillary, much thought is being given to the best way to commemorate the life of this unique and remarkable... Read More

Last post by carol bennett
2008-01-21 20:22:43.673
4 responses, 188 views

POLL: Alcohol & Teens

Who should be primarily responsible to enforce banning the supply of alcohol to minors? See the results. Read More

Last post by elizabeth mckay
2008-01-21 14:43:38.66
3 responses, 358 views

Fathers undervalued under Labour - Turner

Fathers' Day is the time for families and the community to recognise and celebrate fantastic fathers throughout New Zealand, but is also a time to... Read More

Last post by carol bennett
2008-01-14 20:33:23.705
7 responses, 364 views

POLL: Is 15 yrs old too young to drive?

Is 15 yrs old too young to drive? See the results. Read More

Last post by Jacques
2008-01-10 11:35:12.548
12 responses, 1902 views

POLL: Electoral Finance Bill

What do you think of the process of the Electoral Finance Bill? See the results. Read More

Last post by Bailey Rumpole
2008-01-02 23:10:58.98
2 responses, 184 views

HON PETER DUNNE, SPEECH NOTES, THIRD READING ELECTORAL FINANCE BILL, 18 DECEMBER 2007

UnitedFuture supported the development and introduction of the Electoral Finance Bill because we believed it was important to tidy up the excesses of the last... Read More

Last post by dave
2008-01-02 20:29:53.683
1 response, 113 views

BLOG: Raising the Driving Age

My Bill to increase the driver's licence age is likely to come before Parliament next week. The Bill raises the age at which one can... Read More

Last post by Rebecca Stoop
2007-12-30 12:32:09.586
4 responses, 891 views

Wonderful Whales

The Dominion Post began a campaign today to stop Japan's whale hunt. The annual hunt has began once again with Japanese whaling ships in the... Read More

Last post by Robin Loomes
2007-12-26 19:16:41.981
2 responses, 423 views

BLOG: The Death of Reason, Tolerance and Courtesy?

There is a disturbing trend developing in public discourse in New Zealand which makes me wonder whether the virtues of reason, tolerance and courtesy that... Read More

Last post by Cam Slater
2007-12-18 09:48:18.951
14 responses, 1444 views

BLOG: Nicky Watson's Coverage

Nicky Watson lost her dog last week. It was on TV One's Close Up last Tuesday night, and in the NZ Herald 'Sideswipe' column on... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2007-12-12 17:32:52.334
4 responses, 456 views

Electoral Finance Bill

UnitedFuture has decided to support the Electoral Finance Bill now that it has been substantially rewritten by the justice and electoral select committee. From the... Read More

Last post by dave
2007-12-12 17:09:25.721
20 responses, 1937 views

BLOG: Calling for YOUR Thoughts!

I would be really interested in hearing folks' response to this article that appeared in yesterday's Sunday Star Times. http://www.stuff.co.nz/sundaystartimes/4277221a6005.html I have visited a number... Read More

Last post by Damian Light
2007-12-11 22:52:19.389
1 response, 98 views

BLOG: Election Issues

If there was one item I would like to see on the election agenda next year it would be "Affordable Housing". Can you imagine the... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2007-12-11 21:01:09.738
1 response, 100 views

POLL: What Did You Think When You Heard There Was a Punch-Up in Parliament?

What did you think when you heard there was a punch-up in parliament? See the results. Read More

Last post by terrylev
2007-12-06 12:22:32.332
7 responses, 963 views

POLL: Could government do more to value unpaid parents?

Could government do more to value the unpaid work of parenting? See the results. Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2007-11-27 07:58:47.553
11 responses, 1136 views