National anthem: government in disarray ahead of year-end election
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New Zealand's National Party government under Prime Minister Jim Bolger has been suffering from a slip in popularity. Former cabinet member Winston Peters's outspoken criticism in Parliament has gained a great deal of attention, in spite of the lack of evidence for his charges. A Mar 1993 poll on who would be the preferred prime minister gave Peters a 25% score, compared to a surprising 19% for Labour Party leader Mike Moore and only 8% for Bolger. In addition, Finance Minister Ruth Richardson and Health Minister Simon Upton have been attacked on their proposals for tax changes and public health system reforms.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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Pocketbook plus: National Party to stress economy in election campaign
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New Zealand's National Party will highlight economic issues in the campaigns for the Nov 6, 1993 general election. Jim Bolger, the party leader and prime minister, is calling attention to economic recovery. His opponent, Mike Moore of the Labour Party, is emphasizing the need for welfare state social protections. The improving national economy is thought to favor the National Party, while the Labour Party is mistrusted about taxes and welfare reform.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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Caught short: inquiry finds no basis for Peters' graft allegations
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The commission investigating allegations of corruption amongst some New Zealand's top executives, was headed by former Chief Justice Sir Ronald Davison. The allegations were made by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, who included the then chiefs of the Inland Revenue Department and the Serious Fraud Office in his allegations, for not prosecuting. The commission dismissed Peters' claims, saying there was no evidence to support the charges of fraud.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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