Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics

Tuesday, 10 December 2002, 3:49 pm
Article: Alastair Thompson

TODAY’S TOP SCOOPS
Scoop Is In The House
Howard’s End: Remembering NZ’s Role On Human Rights Day
Today's Kyoto Ratification Brings Mixed Reactions
UQ Wire: Deporting The Evidence Of 911 Complicity
ZZZZZzzzzt Scoop Has Feedback
Big News: Children, Smacking And The DPB
David Miller Goes Shopping
Air Force Deserter Names Aircraft Carrier After His Dad
Helen Clark Leaving Shortly For United States
PM Receives Green Advice For Her US Trip
Air NZ/Qantas Merger Economic Analysis
LV Cup: One World Penalised And Charged Costs
Countdown To War: Religious War Enthusiasts
Daily Katya Rivas

OTHER NEWS (Just Politics)
Bill Introduced To Remove The Privy Council
Privatisation Of Water Services Receives A Setback
United Future Welcomes Local Govt. Bill Back
Saving Grant LaHood's Film - Put Down The Needles Judith!
Defence Announcement Not What It Seems – Ron Mark
Climate Change Research Priorities
Genetic Guardians Announced
Legislating Excellence In Musicianship

Scoop Is In The House

– For Today’s questions for oral answer see... Questions For Oral Answer - Tuesday, 10 December [1] . Come back at 5.30pm for the uncorrected transcript of the answers.

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00219.htm

Howard’s End: Remembering NZ’s Role On Human Rights Day

- Today is Human Rights Day but it's not as well known as it should be, that this little country was responsible for adding these words to the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "All members of the organisation undertake to preserve, protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms." Maree Howard writes See... Howard’s End: Human Rights Day Revisited [1] MORE ON HUMAN RIGHT’S DAY: - CTU - Best Kept Human Rights Secret Is Workers' Rights [2] - Amnesty - USA: Need For Reflection On Human Rights Day [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0212/S00052.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0212/S00078.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0212/S00066.htm

Today's Kyoto Ratification Brings Mixed Reactions

- Helen Clark’s blind rush to sign up to the Kyoto Protocol is proof of the Government’s callous disregard for rural New Zealand, says National’s Agriculture spokesman, David Carter. See... Clark rides roughshod over rural concerns [1] MORE: - EPMU - Govt should help business over Kyoto - union [2] - Environmental Defence Society - Kyoto Signature Welcomed [3] - Green Party - Implementation the key to Kyoto success [4] - Greenpeace - New Zealand Kyoto ratification vital to Protocol [5] - Federated Farmers - Productive sector penalised today [6] - ACT - Federated Farmers Boycott Justified [7]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00226.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0212/S00083.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0212/S00081.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00240.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0212/S00076.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0212/S00073.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00215.htm

UQ Wire: Deporting The Evidence Of 911 Complicity

- The United States I.N.S. is acting to place the prime suspect in a wider-ranging 9/11 conspiracy investigation out of the reach of the Independent Investigation. See... UQ Wire: INS Deporting Rudi Dekkers [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0212/S00058.htm

ZZZZZzzzzt Scoop Has Feedback

- In this edition: Are Air NZ Planes Flying Blind? Who's in charge? See... Scoop Feedback: Are Air NZ Planes Flying Blind? [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0212/S00055.htm

Big News: Children, Smacking And The DPB

- Social Services Minister Steve Maharey is a politically correct socialist. He was all ready to repeal Section 59 of the Crimes Act – the section that gives the right for parents to physically discipline their kids. The only thing that has stopped a law change now is the fact that the move will cost the Government votes. See... Big News: Children, Smacking And The DPB [1] and How To Avert A Tragedy [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0212/S00054.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0212/S00077.htm

David Miller Goes Shopping

- It was not until I was at my parent’s place at the weekend that I realised that Christmas was looming once again. See... Guide to Christmas Shopping for the 21st Century [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0212/S00051.htm

Air Force Deserter Names Aircraft Carrier After His Dad

- Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England will name the Navy's tenth Nimitz class aircraft carrier in honor of World War II Naval Aviator and former President of the United States George Herbert Walker Bush during a ceremony today at 3 p.m. EDT in the Pentagon . See... Navy Carrier Named In Honor Of President Bush I [1] and Awolbush.com [2] .

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0212/S00065.htm
[2] - http://www.awolbush.com/

Helen Clark Leaving Shortly For United States

- Prime Minister Helen Clark leaves on Wednesday for a short visit to the United States that will focus on tourism, trade and international affairs. See... PM to visit United States [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00206.htm

PM Receives Green Advice For Her US Trip

- The Greens are challenging the Prime Minister to tell US President George Bush that New Zealand's GE labelling regime is non negotiable and will not be watered down for any possible free trade deal. See... PM must tell Bush GE labelling non negotiable [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00223.htm

Air NZ/Qantas Merger Economic Analysis

- The strategic alliance between Air New Zealand and Qantas will create 200 new jobs in Air New Zealand and a minimum of 2,500 additional jobs in the tourist industry. See... More Jobs, Tourists And Direct Destinations [1] and Domestic Routes Key to Air New Zealand Survival [2] MORE: - Address By John Palmer, Chairman, Air New Zealand [3] - Address by Ralph Norris, MD Air New Zealand [4] - Summary Sheet - Strategic Alliance Benefits and Detriments - NECG [5] - Executive Summary - NECG Report On Air NZ/Qantas [6] - Full NECG Report – 1.7MB Adobe PDF File REACTION: - Commerce Commission - Air New Zealand and Qantas [7] - National - Report confirms anti-competitive concerns [8]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0212/S00074.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0212/S00064.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0212/S00073.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0212/S00072.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0212/S00071.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0212/S00070.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0212/S00069.htm
[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00205.htm

LV Cup: One World Penalised And Charged Costs

- The America's Cup Arbitration Panel has just announced its ruling in the OneWorld case. OneWorld will be imposed the following penalty for having breached the Protocol: one point penalty in the semifinals of the Louis Vuitton Cup and, if it advances, one point in the finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup and, if it advances further, one point in the match for the America's Cup. OneWorld has also been directed to pay the sum of US$65.000, covering the cost of the Arbitration Panel, by December 16th. See... Race one of semi-finals postponed [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/CU0212/S00044.htm

Countdown To War: Religious War Enthusiasts

- Well, the evidence just keeps accumulating. I think it is a remarkable testimonial to President Bush's restraint that he has waited this long. After reading Tony Blair's dossier on torture in Iraq, the impulse to launch everything the Pentagon has must have been almost irresistible. See... John Chuckman: Fumbling For A Case For War [1] See also COUNTDOWN TO WAR FEATURE PAGE [2] And... Terror Arrives Downunder - FULL COVERAGE [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0212/S00056.htm
[2] - http://scoop.co.nz/mason/features/?s=countdowniraq
[3] - http://scoop.co.nz/mason/features/?s=balibomb

Daily Katya Rivas

- Little one, here I am next to you. I am not an oracle or a pack of playing cards for men to guess their future through My chosen people. In this they will recognize My chosen ones. See... Katya Rivas: I Am Not a Playing Card [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0212/S00053.htm

Bill Introduced To Remove The Privy Council

- A Supreme Court of New Zealand Bill has been introduced to the House in line with the key policy decisions announced by the government in April, Attorney-General Margaret Wilson said yesterday. See... Supreme Court Bill introduced to House [1] REACTION: - CHP - Privy Council should stay [2] - Monarchists - Monarchist League Against Supreme Court Law [3] - ACT - Supreme Court a Supreme Blunder [4] - National - Snags in Supreme Court for Maori [5] - National - Privy Council must stay [6] - NZ First - New Court A Constitutional Outrage Says NZ First [7] - NZ First - Supreme Court Will Hurt NZ Trade [8]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00193.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0212/S00075.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0212/S00072.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00211.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00210.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00203.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00195.htm
[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00201.htm

Privatisation Of Water Services Receives A Setback

- Keeping public control of New Zealand's water services is among key changes the Greens have secured to the Local Government Bill, Co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons said today. See... Greens keep water services in public hands [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00224.htm

United Future Welcomes Local Govt. Bill Back

- United Future New Zealand MP, Larry Baldock, today welcomed the reporting back to Parliament of the controversial Local Government Bill, the first major reform of local body legislation since 1974. See... United Future secures last minute change in Local Government Bill [1] , United Future and Maori representation on local bodies [2] and United Future keen to cut local body costs [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00230.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00229.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00228.htm

Saving Grant LaHood's Film - Put Down The Needles Judith!

- Judith Tizard should put down her knitting and front up to answer the basic questions about public money and the Film Commission’s involvement in the Kahukura Productions fiasco, according to the National Party’s spokeswoman for Arts, Culture and Heritage. See... Kahukura Productions Liquidation Fiasco [1] and the New Zealand Film Commission... Statement of position on Kahukura [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00227.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0212/S00069.htm

Defence Policy Not What It Seems – Ron Mark

- The Government’s latest defence “announcement” is an exercise in outright deception because it is simply a regurgitation of old National policies said New Zealand First defence spokesperson Ron Mark. See... National’s Mutton Dressed As Labour’s Lamb [1] and the announcement Government delivers on Defence Plan [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00222.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00216.htm

Climate Change Research Priorities

- International researchers are meeting in Christchurch today at a workshop to establish research priorities for New Zealand to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. See... Research agenda for agriculture & climate change [1] and Speech… Priorities for agri-greenhouse gas research [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00220.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00221.htm

Genetic Guardians Announced

- Environment Minister Marian Hobbs today announced the membership of Toi te Taiao: The Bioethics Council, which was recommended by the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification. See... Bioethics Council appointed [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00218.htm

Legislating Excellence In Musicianship

- "What's the penalty for playing a bum note? asked ACT Leader Richard Prebble today. See... What is the Penalty for Playing a Bum Note? [1] and National’s reaction… When is a symphony orchestra not an orchestra [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00212.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0212/S00209.htm

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