Conrad – 17/12/99 It is often said that a week is a long time in politics and this was certainly true several times over during the three weeks after the 1999 New Zealand Election was held. The political future of the country was somewhat in the balance after the results on the night came through,…
Dorothy – 26/11/99 In the nineteenth century women worked together and in 1893 New Zealand women gained the right to vote. New Zealand was the first country in the world to grant suffrage to all women over twenty one. What has happened to New Zealand women in the political sphere since? Some milestones since 1893…
Anne Frankland – 26/11/99 I can’t believe that Kim Hill (on Radio New Zealand) in reply to Winston Peters questioning her knowledge of the tax policies of Labour and National does not know what they are. Her reply: ‘Labour up, National down ‘ is biased towards National by implying an equal effect for all tax…
Margaret Clarke – 26/11/99 Tomorrow is polling day and I am still hesitant about which party to vote for. I have made a decision about the vote for a candidate as I attended a meeting at which all the candidates for the electorate gave a five minute prepared presentation and then answered a series of…
Mark Aitchison – 19/11/99 The following terms are defined in order to help new voters, who may have difficulty understanding the subtlety of meaning given to them by politicians. Politician’s Word or Phrase English Meaning No! Not in a million Years! Yes! What part of "No" don’t you understand?! Yes! We will…
Sally Mulligan – 11/11/99 To refer to them as ‘mens sports’ would be sacrilege, but I would like to know where the support and sponsorship for the women’s league, rugby and cricket teams is. For more years than I can remember I have watched my two older sisters play rugby and when the time came…
Dwayne – 11/11/99 No one is safe. Everyone in the world is at risk. IF you have loved ones, relatives who care, friends, anyone whomsoever that might send you flowers, then you are a target! A target from whom? Perhaps it’s your local florist. IF it is, there’s a very good chance they are connected…
Various Contributors – 29/10/99 This week read about two New Zealanders who have worked for voluntary organizations both locally and overseas to improve the lives of disadvantaged people. John La Roche – Civil Engineer John has had a successful career as a professional engineer, but his community service has been unusual and outstanding. After graduating…
Dorothy – 17/9/99 19 September 1999, a day to remember the granting of Women’s Suffrage in 1893, a day to celebrate and to look forward. Christchurch women, led by “Women on Air” are doing just that! Celebrating Women’s suffrage 106 years on The centennial of New Zealand women gaining the right to vote was celebrated…
Graham Stairmand – 10/9/99 What are electors voting for? On polling day together with the casting of votes for both the electorate candidate and the party of choice there will be at least two referendum questions to be answered, one on the size of Parliament and the other on penalties for violent crime. At this…
