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Nats enviro-stinkers

Trevor Mallard

05.11.2008

"National Leader John Key must show the public his planned Resource Management reform bill so voters can see how they would be cut out of consultation on projects under a National-Act government," Labour's environment spokesman Trevor Mallard said today.

"Mr Key has told reporters that he would introduce a bill amending the RMA before Christmas, as well as bills on law and order and tax."

• Why won't he make those bills public so the public can see what his plans really are?
  
• Why won't National give people any detail ab...

Nats gag gaffe -- another Maurice Moment

Trevor Mallard

23.10.2008

Local communities look set to be cut out of decision making and consultation on big roading projects

Local communities look set to be cut out of decision making and consultation on big roading projects, according to comments by National's transport spokesman Maurice Williamson.

"Maurice Williamson is telling road industry companies that priority roads will be exempt from the Resource Mana...  more +

More gaffes on Nat campaign trail

Trevor Mallard

22.10.2008

Labour Minister Trevor Mallard has called on National's Leader John Key to explain the views of his Immigration spokesman after a gaffe about migrant workers.

"Lockwood Smith has been quoted in the Marlborough Express as suggesting the country needed more Asian workers because they have small hands for pruning grapevines, and he also complained that Pacific Islanders needed training in the use of toilets and showers," Trevor Mallard said.

"John ...  more +