Discussion Forum | United Future

BLOG: Double bunking

The item of news that has caught my eye and made me catch my breath in the last week or so is the announcement by... Read More

Last post by carol bennett
2009-06-13 20:20:09.346
1 response, 644 views

Judy Turner: Wait a minute, John Boscawen

UnitedFuture’s Mt Albert candidate Judy Turner said that if ACT candidate John Boscawen thought he was the answer for disaffected National and Labour voters in... Read More

Last post by United Future
2009-05-23 13:01:22.841
0 responses, 739 views

BLOG: Mt Albert By-Election

The Mount Albert by-election has been characterised so far by candidates playing the person rather than the ball. I find it petty and in poor... Read More

Last post by peter dunne
2009-05-21 11:40:57.102
2 responses, 940 views

Judy Turner standing for UnitedFuture in Mt Albert by-election

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today announced that former UnitedFuture MP and the current party president Judy Turner will represent the party in next month’s Mt... Read More

Last post by mcinnes
2009-05-20 23:44:12.983
1 response, 546 views

Dunne: Rankin appointment to Families Commission a mistake

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne says the appointment of Christine Rankin to the Families Commission is a mistake. “Ms Rankin is simply the wrong person to... Read More

Last post by Michael Martin
2009-05-13 10:45:29.124
2 responses, 1033 views

Dunne: Time New Zealanders had say on republic issue

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne is calling for a referendum on whether New Zealand becomes a republic. Commenting on the Republican movement’s recent poll showing a... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2009-04-27 08:13:00.746
1 response, 1454 views

Dunne: Cabinet decision paves way for Wellington 'supercity'

Media Statement Tuesday, 7 April 2009 Hon Peter Dunne MP for Ohariu Leader of UnitedFuture Dunne: Cabinet decision paves way for Wellington ‘supercity’ Cabinet’s decision... Read More

Last post by QuentinTodd
2009-04-08 16:03:03.399
1 response, 1005 views

BLOG: FREEDOM OF SPEECH

FREEDOM OF SPEECH Freedom of speech has been in then news this week. The good bit was Parliament’s decision to repeal the odious Electoral Finance... Read More

Last post by peter dunne
2009-04-01 21:12:48.06
5 responses, 2206 views

POLL: Do you support the Government scrapping regional fuel taxes?

Do you support the Government scrapping regional fuel taxes? See the results. Read More

Last post by D Pitcher
2009-03-31 01:27:58.786
1 response, 861 views

BLOG: Personal Update

With the 08 election well and truly behind us I thought it appropriate to update you with what I am up to. The election result... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2009-03-28 07:58:33.772
1 response, 683 views

POLL: Fireworks

Our Caucus meets on Tuesday. They need to decide whether they support a public ban on firework sales. Help them decide what to do. See... Read More

Last post by DONT BAN FIREWORKS
2009-03-18 20:51:03.607
3 responses, 2040 views

BLOG: Biodegradable Plastic Bags!

An article in the Whakatane Beacon recently caught my attention. It featured a local man John Fell who is importing biodegradable plastic bags into NZ... Read More

Last post by Gary Longdill
2009-03-11 13:02:46.693
1 response, 1134 views

Dunne: Six month bans and $25,000 fines for under-age liquor sales

It’s time to consider raising the penalties for those who sell alcohol to minors to a level where they simply wouldn’t dare, UnitedFuture leader Peter... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2009-03-06 06:36:52.645
1 response, 766 views

BLOG: It's all in a word

One of the misused words in the English language must surely be the word “liberal”. To many, it means a virtual fetish for supporting every... Read More

Last post by Damian Light
2009-03-04 21:33:33.867
2 responses, 1006 views

Dunne increases pressure over unjust copyright law

In receiving a petition today for the repeal of Section 92A of the Copyright Amendment Act, UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne pledged to continue fighting to... Read More

Last post by Matthew Holloway
2009-03-03 23:45:56.913
3 responses, 1569 views

Dunne: Repeal ‘guilt by accusation’ internet piracy law

The Government should repeal the Copyright Amendment Act’s ‘guilt by accusation’ clause that will see people’s internet connections cut on unproven accusations of piracy, UnitedFuture... Read More

Last post by David Roberts
2009-02-24 16:56:42.0
4 responses, 2231 views

Ex-MP Judy Turner new UnitedFuture president

Former MP Judy Turner has been appointed president of the UnitedFuture Party. UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne welcomed Mrs Turner’s appointment, saying she brought a wealth... Read More

Last post by Simon Dickinson
2009-02-24 12:51:11.778
1 response, 764 views

Dunne: Fitzsimons’ resignation a big blow to Greens

Jeanette Fitzsimons’ departure as Green Party co-leader in June will be a loss for New Zealand as well as the Greens, UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2009-02-24 07:22:45.782
1 response, 625 views

POLL: Should Section 92a of the Copyright Amendment Act be repealed?

Should Section 92a of the Copyright Amendment Act be repealed? See the results. Read More

Last post by Nick Sherwin
2009-02-19 23:26:06.185
1 response, 843 views

POLL: Should the Police have the power to crush boy racers' cars?

Should the Police have the power to crush boy racers' cars? See the results. Read More

Last post by Ian Goodacre
2009-02-13 21:28:22.421
1 response, 819 views