http://www.alliance.org.nz Alliance Party of New Zealand Thu, 15 May 2008 09:24:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.alliance.org.nz/2008/05/15/alliance-party-will-abolish-gst-on-food/ Alliance Party co-leader Kay Murray says the government should simply ignore the threat tactics of mining transnational Rio Tinto over the planned emissions trading scheme. Ms Murray says the smelter came to New Zealand because Manapouri power station was virtually built for them, and they have been given cheap electricity ever ... http://www.alliance.org.nz/2008/05/14/we-should-ignore-threats-from-smelter-executives/ The Alliance's new logo has been approved by the Electoral Commission. The new logo was designed for our 2008 campaign by Jack Yan of JY&A Consulting. Jack has written about the new logo on his blog. http://www.alliance.org.nz/2008/05/09/alliance-gains-new-image-for-08-campaign/ The Alliance Party says that there should be no importation of biofuels. Alliance Party transport spokesperson Bob van Ruyssevelt says he supports the call by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, for the government to scrap the current Biofuels Bill. "This legislation would mean importing of biofuels from countries ... http://www.alliance.org.nz/2008/05/07/no-to-biofuel-imports/ The Alliance Party says electricity prices must be reduced for ordinary consumers this winter. Alliance Energy Spokeperson Ian Tinkler says the removal of democracy from the electricity sector in the last 10 years has resulted in huge price increases. "Why should ordinary New Zealanders freeze while electricity corporates make huge profits?" Mr Tinkler ... http://www.alliance.org.nz/2008/05/04/electricity-prices-must-be-reduced-this-winter/ The Alliance Party has called for GST on food to be scrapped – and the entire tax to be phased out. Alliance Party co-leader Kay Murray says “GST on food will have to go now if basic food items are to remain affordable for New Zealanders.” Ms Murray says that figures ... http://www.alliance.org.nz/2008/05/04/alliance-party-calls-for-phase-out-of-gst-starting-with-food/ Alliance party education spokesperson Richard Wallis says that it comes as no surprise that Northcote College principal Vicki Barrie says her school is in need of increased funding. "What is surprising is that more principals haven't been speaking up, calling for increased funding." Mr Wallis says the Alliance has been consistent in ... http://www.alliance.org.nz/2008/05/04/alliance-backs-schools-quest-for-proper-funding-2/ The sale by electricity supplier Vector of the UnitedNetworks lines company to a Chinese-based corporation is a threat to secure and affordable power to New Zealanders, says the Alliance Party. Alliance spokesperson Victor Billot says the basic infrastructure of New Zealand including electricity must remain not just in New Zealand hands, ... http://www.alliance.org.nz/2008/04/28/vectors-dim-bulb-sellout-will-leave-us-powerless/ The Alliance party has backed the junior doctors strike at our public hospitals. Alliance Party spokesperson Victor Billot says the public health service is at risk from underfunding, and the doctor's strike was a wake up call. "These are responsible, caring professionals who provide a great service, and we should support ... http://www.alliance.org.nz/2008/04/23/alliance-backs-junior-doctors-strike/ The Alliance Party says the case of the underpaid Chinese air crew with Air New Zealand has started to become surreal, with a public spat between the Department of Labour and Air New Zealand over whether New Zealand or Chinese law applied to their employment practices. Alliance Party spokesperson Victor Billot ... http://www.alliance.org.nz/2008/04/20/illegal-immoral-or-both-air-new-zealand-minister-mallard-and-department-of-labour-flap-in-circles-in-air-crew-debacle/