Discussion Forum | United Future

UnitedFuture announces party list

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne has announced the first 22 names on the party’s list for this year’s election. Mr Dunne describes the list as a... Read More

Last post by Kelleigh Sheffield-Cranstoun
2008-09-09 14:17:09.259
3 responses, 1018 views

Labour and Nats squabbling over crumbs of recreation

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne is yet to be convinced that there will be any change in the management of the Department of Conservation despite the... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2008-09-06 03:48:11.882
1 response, 673 views

Business needs stable political environment

The best thing any Government can do to promote business and investment in New Zealand is to ensure a stable political environment, UnitedFuture leader Peter... Read More

Last post by mcinnes
2008-09-04 21:35:33.843
1 response, 666 views

POLL: Should Winston Peters be Sacked as Foreign Minister?

Should Winston Peters be sacked as Foreign Minister? See the results. Read More

Last post by mcinnes
2008-09-04 21:33:49.982
3 responses, 1096 views

Dunne: ETS compo ‘a sick joke’

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today derided the Government’s proposed emissions trading scheme (ETS) and the proposed compensation package for New Zealand households as a sick... Read More

Last post by Damian Light
2008-09-02 22:31:55.443
1 response, 700 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 Robin Gunston
2008-08-30 21:31:27.531
4 responses, 1781 views

Dunne: Seniors lose in a one-party state

Senior citizens will be the losers if either Labour or National governs alone after this year’s election, UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne told Auckland Central Greypower... Read More

Last post by Kelleigh Sheffield-Cranstoun
2008-08-30 00:39:49.852
2 responses, 706 views

UnitedFuture tax policy ‘simple and fair’

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today released the party’s tax policy, describing it as ‘simple and fair’. “We voted for the recent tax changes in the... Read More

Last post by Kelleigh Sheffield-Cranstoun
2008-08-30 00:26:52.639
8 responses, 2612 views

Dunne: UF now crucial post-election

John Key’s decisions to rule out both Winston Peters and Sir Roger Douglas from Ministerial consideration should he lead the next government puts UnitedFuture in... Read More

Last post by Kelleigh Sheffield-Cranstoun
2008-08-30 00:06:53.358
5 responses, 1065 views

BLOG:

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
2008-08-26 21:47:29.333
2 responses, 942 views

POLL: Emissions Trading Scheme

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

Last post by peter dunne
2008-08-26 21:46:25.377
4 responses, 1492 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
2008-08-25 22:16:34.767
2 responses, 798 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
2008-08-23 07:57:54.518
2 responses, 943 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
2008-08-20 18:21:42.851
6 responses, 2023 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
2008-08-20 18:16:28.924
3 responses, 1109 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
2008-08-20 17:46:09.003
1 response, 666 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
2008-08-18 19:56:06.19
2 responses, 825 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 liberalcentrist
2008-08-18 19:18:01.426
12 responses, 4494 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
2008-08-13 15:17:55.343
1 response, 805 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
2008-08-13 15:05:37.436
1 response, 576 views