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 Michael Martin
2007-12-07 11:23:49.723
4 responses, 135 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 cathi
2007-12-06 22:21:34.094
18 responses, 1033 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, 798 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 terrylev
2007-12-06 12:08:17.269
2 responses, 64 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, 1004 views

BLOG: Tax Reform

"It's time to start a real debate about tax reform. Everyone talks about tax reform, but very few people ever spell out precisely what they... Read More

Last post by Doug Widdowson
2007-11-22 10:02:31.43
13 responses, 2497 views

BLOG: Who Supports United Future?

As I wrote my speech for this year's conference, I began to wonder about the type of people that belong to United Future and volunteer... Read More

Last post by Peter Dunne
2007-11-20 20:17:39.108
6 responses, 432 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 Osborne Dean
2007-11-19 21:35:18.25
10 responses, 1394 views

BLOG: IVMA Day

IVMA Day. I had no idea what it was until last night. I was surfing the web last night looking for community grants on behalf... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2007-11-10 08:50:42.071
6 responses, 728 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 samantha northcott
2007-11-05 20:06:02.126
3 responses, 558 views

BLOG: Judy criticises performance pay for teachers

Judy Turner casts a critical eye over the idea of performance pay for teachers and concludes it's a bad idea. Click HERE to see what... Read More

Last post by Judy Turner
2007-10-30 10:23:15.3
3 responses, 310 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 Damian Light
2007-10-24 23:49:20.198
2 responses, 244 views

POLL: Teen Drink Driving

Do you support zero alcohol tolerance for young drivers under the age of 20? See the results. Read More

Last post by Raza
2007-10-18 16:06:42.81
2 responses, 487 views

BLOG: Conscience and Consequence

Are we born with a conscience or is it bred into us? My experience as a classroom teacher lhas ed me to believe that by... Read More

Last post by Judy Turner
2007-10-17 16:39:16.807
3 responses, 333 views

BLOG: Sneak Preview for Election Next Year

Don't you love "reality checks?" I just had a sneak preview for next year's election. Last week I attended a forum of politicians addressing 7th... Read More

Last post by Denise Krum
2007-10-16 22:42:04.579
4 responses, 220 views

BLOG: Peter's video blog to sept 22

Get Peter's thoughts on political events in the week ending September 22. Peter's video blog Read the full text of this blog post. Read More

Last post by Judy Turner
2007-10-05 18:43:05.484
1 response, 603 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 Damian Light
2007-10-04 22:59:07.247
6 responses, 929 views

BLOG: teacher-pupil ratios

I think that one of the best ways to improve educational outcomes for children is to reduce the pupil / teacher ratio in classrooms. UnitedFuture... Read More

Last post by Judy Turner
2007-10-01 10:47:00.652
2 responses, 640 views

POLL: What will you do with your extra Daylight Savings?

What will you do with your extra Daylight Savings? See the results. Read More

Last post by Denise Krum
2007-09-27 22:31:35.276
2 responses, 294 views

Parental leave benefits all

A Families Commission report that recommends extending paid parental leave has been greeted with enthusiasm by UnitedFuture deputy leader, Judy Turner. "There is a need... Read More

Last post by Lindsay Mitchell
2007-09-26 06:35:22.826
1 response, 179 views