Just what do the Australian election results mean for the West? What do they mean for Bush's foreign policy initiatives? The Aussie boys will be coming home pretty soon George Junior!
The Australian left of centre Labor Party won the Federal elections by a landslide. Now all the states and the Federal government are all Labor administrations.
The new Australian Prime Minister, 50 year old Queenslander, Kevin Rudd, has stated that Australia will sign the Kyoto protocol, something George Bush opposes, and will be withdrawing Australian combat troops from Iraq.
Mr Rudd is a Mandarin speaking former diplomat. He is also only the second Queenslander to be elected as Australian prime minister. He is expected to forge even closer ties with New Zealand and other friends and allies. He assured George Bush of the centrality of the US alliance in Australia's approach to foreign policy.
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Showing posts with label kiwi riverman blogs. Show all posts
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Who needs Key and National now? Tax cuts are a' coming...
Who needs John Key and National now? Tax cuts are a' coming! Did you ever doubt it? I didn't; timing is everything in politics. The time for tax cuts is now!
The Prime Minister,Helen Clark, and her Finance Minister, Mike Cullen have announced it at the Labour Party conference. They have relied on treasury advice previously, and were obviously told that until now,tax cuts were not feasible.
To say it is too little too late, is a load of nonsense! And nonsense is all we have heard from the National Party and their fellow travellers on the political right.
Everybody know's; you don't have to be a brain surgeon at all, that under National only the better off will benefit from personal tax cuts.The majority of Kiwi earners would be lucky to get $10-$20 per week. This would do absolutely nothing to assist them and their families.
Under Labour families have benefitted from the Government's policies. The Tories just can't see past tax cuts - well New Zealand is going to get them - both personal and businesses.
Lets read this space, and wait for the announcements.
But what do we do with National after this? Well they are as useful as tits on a bull! John is not the key for the future of New Zealand.
The Writers Lounge
The Prime Minister,Helen Clark, and her Finance Minister, Mike Cullen have announced it at the Labour Party conference. They have relied on treasury advice previously, and were obviously told that until now,tax cuts were not feasible.
To say it is too little too late, is a load of nonsense! And nonsense is all we have heard from the National Party and their fellow travellers on the political right.
Everybody know's; you don't have to be a brain surgeon at all, that under National only the better off will benefit from personal tax cuts.The majority of Kiwi earners would be lucky to get $10-$20 per week. This would do absolutely nothing to assist them and their families.
Under Labour families have benefitted from the Government's policies. The Tories just can't see past tax cuts - well New Zealand is going to get them - both personal and businesses.
Lets read this space, and wait for the announcements.
But what do we do with National after this? Well they are as useful as tits on a bull! John is not the key for the future of New Zealand.
The Writers Lounge
Monday, August 6, 2007
HAMILTON - Police investigating the discovery of one of the country's largest P labs have released rare video footage taken inside the house, as a warning to communities about the dangers of methamphetamine.
The clandestine methamphetamine laboratory - one of the five biggest such labs uncovered to date - was raided by police on Thursday at Newcastle Rd in Dinsdale, Hamilton.
Police finished decommissioning the lab last night, after an extensive four-day operation to remove the chemicals found.
The clean-up was hampered by the discovery of a small quantity of explosives and a pipebomb.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Whitehead screened a six-minute segment, of a 45 minute video, this morning to media in Hamilton, taken by police wearing full protective gear as they walked through the home.
He said the release of the footage was an attempt to dispel conceptions that P-labs were "nice clinical lab-like environments".
Footage showed several rooms in the cluttered house covered in equipment and containers with chemicals and paraphernalia, which police believe had been accumulated over three years.
Fixtures and fittings in the house could be seen to be corroded from the chemicals and fumes.
Read the full story:
Police discovery of largest P lab
The clandestine methamphetamine laboratory - one of the five biggest such labs uncovered to date - was raided by police on Thursday at Newcastle Rd in Dinsdale, Hamilton.
Police finished decommissioning the lab last night, after an extensive four-day operation to remove the chemicals found.
The clean-up was hampered by the discovery of a small quantity of explosives and a pipebomb.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Whitehead screened a six-minute segment, of a 45 minute video, this morning to media in Hamilton, taken by police wearing full protective gear as they walked through the home.
He said the release of the footage was an attempt to dispel conceptions that P-labs were "nice clinical lab-like environments".
Footage showed several rooms in the cluttered house covered in equipment and containers with chemicals and paraphernalia, which police believe had been accumulated over three years.
Fixtures and fittings in the house could be seen to be corroded from the chemicals and fumes.
Read the full story:
Police discovery of largest P lab
Monday, July 16, 2007
Foreshore and seabed repeal bid fails as it should...
Foreshore and Seabed repeal to fail as it should:
The Maori Party says it's disappointed National will not support its bid to repeal seabed and foreshore law; all New Zealanders should be pleased it has failed.
The Maori Party is frustrated it will not have the support of National for its bid to repeal the seabed and foreshore law.
National has reconfirmed its opposition to any repeal of the law, meaning a private member's bill drafted by the Maori Party will fail.
Co-leader Tariana Turia says the Maori Party is incredibly disappointed with the position National has taken, given it was a chance to open the issue to discussion with all New Zealanders. She is disappointed National has not had the courage to provide leadership on the matter.
Mrs Turia says they Maori Party had fully expected National to support the repeal bill because its central issue was property rights, due process and access to justice. She says National has gone around the country talking about one law for all, equal access to justice, yet on this particular issue is prepared to treat Maori differently to other New Zealanders.
Maori have never owned the foreshore and seabed anyway. Quite frankly how can anybody own land belw the high watermark anyway.
This is a good subject for another post in the future.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
My Kiwi Riverman weblog team...
My Kiwi Riverman weblog team:
Why not visit and read some interesting posts. You are invited!
Kiwi Riverman: http://kiwiriverman.blogspot.com General posts
Pete's Kiwi Forum: http:// peteskiwiforum.blogspot.com NZ politics
Down by the Huttriver: http://peter-petterson.blogspot.com NZ local politics
Huttriver 8: http://huttriver8.blogspot.com Kiwiana
See you some time?
Why not visit and read some interesting posts. You are invited!
Kiwi Riverman: http://kiwiriverman.blogspot.com General posts
Pete's Kiwi Forum: http:// peteskiwiforum.blogspot.com NZ politics
Down by the Huttriver: http://peter-petterson.blogspot.com NZ local politics
Huttriver 8: http://huttriver8.blogspot.com Kiwiana
See you some time?
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