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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For March 22 2010

Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 9:18 am
Article: Scoop Daily Ratings

1: Time to discuss maximising our mineral potential

New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee and Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson today released a discussion paper containing a suite of measures to facilitate the environmentally responsible development of New Zealand’s extensive mineral estate.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00313.htm

2: Banks Says NO to Mining on Great Barrier

John Banks
Auckland City Mayor John Banks will be making strong submissions against any mining on Great Barrier Island and is encouraging the citizens of Greater Auckland to do the same.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00253.htm

3: What Darwin Got Wrong: Brainwash Done Right

Suzan Mazur
Let's begin with the facts: The days of evolutionary science being an exclusive old boys club are over. The public is a party to the discourse now and knows the emphasis in evolutionary science is on VISION and not textbook rules. And while Rutgers philosopher ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00236.htm

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4: Speech: Race Relations Day dinner

New Zealand Government
Today is Race Relations day in New Zealand. So I thought that it would be good if we could gather together, share some food and contemplate issues of Race Relations within Godzone. I certainly have some thoughts that I would like to share with you ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00305.htm

5: Despite Key’s retreat, mining companies rule roost

Green Party
John Key’s Government is running scared from public opposition to mining, but won’t let go of the idea, the Green Party said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00314.htm

6: The President’s Health Care Bill

The White House
The President’s Bill puts American families and small business owners in control of their own health care. It brings greater accountability to health care by laying out commonsense rules of the road to keep premiums down and prevent insurance industry ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00404.htm

7: Real estate agent censured for ethical wrongdoing

Real Estate Agents Authority
In the inaugural decision by a real estate Complaints Assessment Committee (CAC), a North Shore real estate licensee salesperson has been found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct after soliciting as a result of being advised of the sudden death of a property ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00585.htm

8: Govt Will Receive Fierce & Relentless Backlash

Coromandel Watchdog
The Government's decision to allow mining -- even open-pit mining - in pristine areas of Coromandel conservation land and our National Parks is contemptible, says Coromandel Watchdog spokesperson Denis Tegg.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00252.htm

9: Government proposes MED takeover of conservation

Environment and Conservation Organisations of NZ
The Government should stop looking at opening up more conservation land to mining and removing regulations designed to protect the environment, the Environment and Conservation Organisations (ECO) said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00329.htm

10: Coromandel now open for mining

New Zealand Labour Party
Buried in today’s announcement is a decision to strip the Minister of Conservation of control of her portfolio and hand it to the Minister of Energy Gerry Brownlee, Labour Conservation spokesperson David Parker says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00316.htm

11: UPDATE: AIA welcomes more international passengers

Businesswire
March 22 (BusinessWire) – Auckland International Airport Ltd., the country’s largest gateway, greeted more international visitors last month, especially from China and Hong Kong, a sign that air travel may be reviving as the global economy ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00590.htm

12: Maori Party fail to deliver on promises

New Zealand Labour Party
Labour list MP Shane Jones says the Maori Party's problem is its struggle to deliver on the promises they made Maori, given they are up against some pretty powerful forces in the National Party.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00312.htm

13: Riflemans Chardonnay Claims Trophy at Easter Show

Sacred Hill
Sacred Hill winery claimed the Champion Chardonnay - New World trophy for its premium 2007 Riflemans Chardonnay at this year’s 57th Royal Easter Show Wine Awards.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00580.htm

14: NZ-Australia double tax agreement now in force

New Zealand Government
The new double tax agreement between New Zealand and Australia has come into force, bringing in lower withholding tax rates on certain dividend, interest and royalty payments made between New Zealand and Australia, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00311.htm

15: United States Hypocrisy Knows No Rationale

Jim Miles
The political events and comments surrounding Joe Biden’s recent visit to Israel stand only to highlight the hypocrisy and arrogant ignorance of the United States command. There are two factors here: first is the avoidance - in spite of superficial ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00240.htm

16: We think our politicians are paid too much

Massey University
New Zealand’s top politicians would be facing a $110,000 pay cut if the public had its way, a new study suggests.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00314.htm

17: NZ Dollar Outlook: Speeding economy may limit dips

Businesswire
March 22 (BusinessWire) – The New Zealand dollar may be supported this week by data expected to show the domestic economy grew at its fastest pace in two years, limiting the currency’s dips below 70 U.S. cents.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00572.htm

18: Rosalea Barker: US Health Care Reform Hoop-La!

Rosalea Barker
For me here on the West Coast, the great national drama unfolding this weekend in DC is nothing short of riveting now that I’ve begun to take an interest in it.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00238.htm

19: Sale Of Halfpipe Shaper To Snow Park NZ

Development Snowparks NZ.
New Zealand based snow park and halfpipe design and construction specialists, Development Snowparks, have this week confirmed the sale of a 22' Global Cutter halfpipe shaper to Snow Park NZ for this coming Winter Season.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00591.htm

20: Delegation to strengthen NZ’s links w Korea, IPU

Office of the Speaker
A delegation from the New Zealand Parliament led by Hon Pete Hodgson MP, Labour, will visit Korea prior to attendance at the 122nd Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Thailand this month, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00306.htm

21: Sprinkler Systems – Revised Standard Published

Standards New Zealand
Standards New Zealand has published the revised Standard Fire sprinkler systems for life safety in sleeping occupancies (up to 2000 square metres) NZS 4515:2009. Sprinkler systems that comply with NZS 4515 provide high levels of life and property ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00588.htm

22: Mining proposals worse than Forest & Bird feared

Forest And Bird
Forest & Bird is alarmed to learn that the Government wants to mine even more national parks and other top conservation land than it expected.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00328.htm

23: Mining decision attacks NZ values, brand, identity

Greenpeace New Zealand
The Government is dragging New Zealand back to the 19th century with its mining plans, says Greenpeace.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00323.htm

24: Baby Used By ‘Mule’ To Conceal Drugs

Department Of Corrections
Drug dog Roxy’s latest find at Northland Region Corrections facility has again highlighted the sad and desperate measures some people will go to when trying to smuggle drugs into prison.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00255.htm

25: Katene calls for Shane Jones to resign

The Maori Party
If Labour List MP Shane Jones is going to slam the democratic system that got him into Parliament then he should resign, Maori Party MP Rahui Katene says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00308.htm

26: NZ govt proposes mining in Coromandel, West Coast

Businesswire
22 March (BusinessWire) - A government stocktake of New Zealand’s mineral resources is recommending removing up to 16 areas of protected conservation land to allow mining for minerals which, excluding oil and gas, are estimated to be worth nearly $200 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00583.htm

27: Power speeds up accounting rule monitor

Businesswire
March 22 (BusinessWire) – Commerce Minister Simon Power has announced he will fast-track legislation to bring in a new monitor for accounting and auditing standards.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00593.htm

28: HMNZS Otago’s Voyage Delayed

New Zealand Defence Force
The homecoming of the newest member of the Royal New Zealand Naval Fleet, Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMNZS OTAGO, has been delayed due to faults found in her engines.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00325.htm

29: Consultation on maximising NZ's mineral potential

Solid Energy NZ
“Solid Energy welcomes the Government’s discussion paper, released today, which proposes measures to facilitate the environmentally responsible development of New Zealand’s extensive mineral estate.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00581.htm

30: Local MP encourages you to get behind Plunket

New Zealand National Party
Plunket is challenging Kiwis to dress as superheroes to raise money in its annual appeal this week. Be a SuperHero for Under-fives is theme for the Plunket Appeal week, which runs from March 22 to March 28.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00317.htm

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