Stop-TPP Movement renews call for Binding Referendum
Press Release – TPP Free Wellington TPP-Free-Wellington will mark the Select Committees reporting day with a Binding Referendum Rally at Parliament.
Local Government
Urgent inquiry into issues relating to the TPPA
Press Release – Waitangi Tribunal The Waitangi Tribunal will convene an urgent hearing into claims relating to the Trans- Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) from 14 to 18 March 2016 at the Waitangi Tribunal Offices in Wellington.
Government must reassure local authorities over TPPA
Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party Upper Hutt City Councils controversial move to establish a TPPA Free Zone policy reflects the concern many local authorities have over the deal and the Government must now provide assurances to our representatives, says Labours Local Government …
Upper Hutt Council TPP resolution very disappointing
Press Release – New Zealand National Party The decision by the Upper Hutt Council to declare itself a TPP Free Zone is very disappointing, says Chris Bishop, National List MP based in the Hutt Valley.
Christchurch City Council met today
Press Release – Christchurch City Council Councillors received an update on the New Central Library project, which was recently put out for tender. The Council has received a number of excellent tenders and a decision will be made in the coming weeks. Ground-works for the library began on …
Upper Hutt City Council adopts a TPPA Free Zone policy
Press Release – TPP Action Group Upper Hutt City Council adopts a TPPA Free Zone policy as a precaution to the imposition of the Trans Pacific Partnership.1
Speech to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Speech – New Zealand Government Thank you Michael and the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, and Steve and Massey University, for inviting me back to this annual event.
Political activism with no mandate at Upper Hutt Council
Press Release – Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce Media Statement Thursday 25 February 2016 Political activism with no mandate at Upper Hutt City Council
New paper on TPPA shows serious impacts for local govt
Press Release – Professor Jane Kelsey An expert, peer reviewed, paper on the implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) for local government was released today. The paper was co-authored by former city councillor and chair of Watercare Services, Tony Holman QSO, former …
Lyttelton Port development connecting NZ traders to the world
Press Release – New Zealand Government The redevelopment of the Lyttelton Port in Canterbury will play a significant role in the future economic growth and prosperity of the South Island by boosting jobs and trade, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry …
Prime Minister Welcome at Te Tii Marae
Press Release – Te Kotahitanga o Nga Hapu Ngapuhi Ngapuhi hapu extend a welcome to Prime Minister John Key to Te Tii Marae for Waitangi 2016 commemorations on Friday but a word of caution also.
TPP relocation will cost ratepayers at least $500,000
Press Release – Auckland Councillor Cameron Brewer Auckland Councillor Cameron Brewer says its over-the-top Auckland Council is telling ratepayer-funded staff to stay away and flexi-work on Thursday 4 February due to imminent protests around SkyCity next door to Auckland Councils HQ in Federal …
