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  New Zealand elections   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Members of New Zealand's House of Representatives, commonly called "Parliament", normally gain their seats in nationwide general elections, or (less frequently) in by-elections.
New Zealand general elections occur when the Prime Minister requests a dissolution of Parliament and therefore a general election.
New Zealand claims to have become the first country in the world to have granted women's suffrage, although the accuracy of this claim depends on the definitions used (see Women's suffrage).
www.tocatch.info /en/New_zealand_elections.htm   (2694 words)

  
  1st New Zealand Parliament Encyclopedia Article @ PropertyPros.org (Property Pros)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The 1st New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand.
New Zealand had not yet obtained "responsible government" (that is, the power to manage its own affairs), and so the 1st Parliament did not hold any significant power.
The 1st Parliament was held before the creation of either political parties or the office of Premier.
www.propertypros.org /encyclopedia/1st_New_Zealand_Parliament   (594 words)

  
 New Zealand elections   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
New Zealand's House of Representatives, commonly called Parliament, is chosen by nationwide election.
The growth of women's suffrage in New Zealand was largely the result of a large political movement led by Kate Sheppard, the country's most famous suffragette.
New Zealand often claims to be the first country in the world to have granted women's suffrage, although the accuracy of this often depends on the definitions used.
new-zealand-elections.iqnaut.net   (2024 words)

  
 Governor-General of New Zealand - Speeches
Commonwealth parliaments in particular have a strong tradition of constituency representation that is built on a close relationship with voters, and members are held accountable by their voters at regular elections.
New Zealand, in common with some other parliaments, has recently put in place procedures to scrutinise treaties before our government formally adopts them.
It is 48 years since New Zealand abolished its upper house, and it would be fair to say that it is barely missed.
www.gg.govt.nz /gg/speeches.asp?type=archive&ID=120   (1293 words)

  
 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/44th New Zealand Parliament
The 44th New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand.
The 44th Parliament was the last to be elected under the old FPP electoral system, with voters approving a change to MMP at the same time as they voted in the 1993 elections.
As such, the 44th Parliament saw a considerable amount of positioning for the change — at the beginning of the term, there were four parties in Parliament, but at the end, there were seven parties and one independent.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/44th_New_Zealand_Parliament   (636 words)

  
 44th New Zealand Parliament - Article from FactBug.org - the fast Wikipedia mirror site
The 44th New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand.
The 44th Parliament was the last to be elected under the old FPP electoral system, with voters approving a change to MMP at the same time as they voted in the 1993 elections.
As such, the 44th Parliament saw a considerable amount of positioning for the change — at the beginning of the term, there were four parties in Parliament, but at the end, there were seven parties and one independent.
www.factbug.org /cgi-bin/a.cgi?a=1123958   (633 words)

  
 Nick Smith (New Zealand) Information
Nick Smith (born 24 December 1964) is a member of the New Zealand Parliament, a former Cabinet minister, and a former deputy leader of the National Party.
In 1996, after serving six years in parliament, Smith was elevated to Cabinet, becoming Minister of Conservation.
The Speaker, Jonathan Hunt, said that the offence was not sufficient to warrant expulsion from Parliament.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Nick_Smith_(New_Zealand)   (522 words)

  
 Ireland Newspaper Abstracts
At Sydney, New South Wales, Allen, son of the late Captain R. Houghton, of Wellington, New Zealand, to Joanna Banim, daughter of the late John Burke, Esq., of Kilkenny, and niece of J. Banim, the celebrated Irish novelist.
Walsh, in announcing to his parishioners that the new National schools would be opened early in January, said that the event which he had ardently wished and waited for during the last 32 years, was now accomplished, through the goodness of their excellent landlord, Mr.
The news received yesterday from the Federal States has produced very little alteration at Lloyd's, although the attitude assumed by the people at New York, on hearing the demand made by the British Government for the unconditional surrender of Mason and Slidell, was sufficient to strengthen the risks.
www.irelandoldnews.com /Cork/1861/DEC.html   (10016 words)

  
 Peters, Winston - TopSpin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He is a New Zealand politician and Member of Parliament, and is the leader of the New Zealand First political party.
Another New Zealand First candidate, Tau Henare, was also successful, helping to convince people that New Zealand First was not simply an extension of Winston Peters.
As a result of the MMP voting system in New Zealand, many see this populist appeal as one of the main reasons for the longevity of his political career.
www.sirhumphreys.com /wiki/Winston_Peters   (1624 words)

  
 .:: THE BANGLADESH OBSERVER - Net Edition ::.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark proposed the resolution, that was eventually carried 110-10, asking the ICC and NZC to cancel next month's tour due to concerns over human rights abuses under Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) would be hit by a minimum ICC fine of $2 million if they cancelled the tour for any other reason.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Phil Goff had sought confirmation from the ICC earlier this month as to whether a Parliamentary resolution would be sufficient to cancel the tour or whether new legislation would have to be passed.
www.bangladeshobserveronline.com /new/2005/07/27/sports.htm   (3729 words)

  
 Kowhai Gold Books - Author catalogue T
Biography of New Zealander Frank Worsley, captain of the Endurance who, after the ship was crushed in ice in 1915, journeyed 800 miles in a small boat across the worldÕs roughest seas to get help.
New edition of Buller’s “A History of the Birds of New Zealand”, reproducing in six-colour offset the 48 stone-plate lithographs by J.G. Keulemans from the 2nd edition, 1888.
New edition of Buller s A History of the Birds of New Zealand, reproducing in six-colour offset the 48 stone-plate lithographs by J.G. Keulemans from the 2nd edition, 1888.
www.kowhaigold.co.nz /aucatt.html   (7090 words)

  
 19th New Zealand Parliament Information
The 19th New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand.
The 19th Parliament was the second term of the Reform Party government, which had been elected in the 1911 election.
During the 19th Parliament, the Social Democrats and most of the United Labour Party merged to form the modern Labour Party.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/19th_New_Zealand_Parliament   (602 words)

  
 [12 Nov 1998] GA/SHC/3506 : HEAVY BURDEN BORNE BY COUNTRIES FACING SUDDEN MOVEMENTS OF REFUGEES AMONG ISSUES DISCUSSED ...
The heavy burden borne by some countries, especially developing countries, in dealing with sudden movements of large numbers of refugees across their borders was among the issues raised as the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) continued this morning its consideration of questions relating to refugees and displaced persons and humanitarian questions.
ROGER BALL (New Zealand) said his Government acknowledged the heavy burden borne by some countries, especially developing countries, in dealing with sudden movements of large numbers of refugees across their borders seeking asylum.
His Government's Parliament was currently considering a bill that would clarify the standing of its refugee status determinations and appeals process by giving it a statutory basis in domestic laws.
www.un.org /News/Press/docs/1998/19981112.gash3506.html   (3572 words)

  
 Jonathan Hunt (New Zealand) at AllExperts
Jonathan Hunt, ONZ, (born December 2, 1938) is a New Zealand politician, and currently New Zealand's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
In 1966, Hunt was elected to Parliament in Auckland's New Lynn electorate.
In December 2004, it was announced that he would retire from politics and replace Russell Marshall as New Zealand High Commissioner in London, a move that had long been anticipated.
en.allexperts.com /e/j/jo/jonathan_hunt_(new_zealand).htm   (493 words)

  
 Scoop: Laban: 44th Anniversary of Samoan Independence
New Zealand and Samoa enjoy a warm and special friendship - Samoa is the only country with which New Zealand has a formal Treaty of Friendship.
Today, New Zealand is developing a modern relationship with Samoa, which reflects both our close ties and the changes, and developments that have taken place in both our countries since the Treaty was first signed.
It is important to remember that by continuing to work together, we Samoans can participate fully in New Zealand's economic, cultural and social life and build a secure future for the next generation.
www.scoop.co.nz /stories/PA0606/S00014.htm   (1181 words)

  
 FLASHMAN READER - N
NEW ENGLAND - Name given to the northeast area of U.S.A. NEW JAIL - Jail in Meerut where the mutineers were held.
NEW ORLEANS - Port city on the Mississippi river in the south of the U.S.A. It was here that the Balliol College was taken and the subsequent slaving arbitration hearing was held.
Tom Brown was farming in New Zealand in 1854.
members.aol.com /FSotUK/FLASHMAN/frn.html   (1155 words)

  
 Tanjug Daily News Review, 96-05-28
the new minister of agriculture, water resources and forestry nedeljko sipovac said that half of serbia's population makes its living in agriculture and that the government would from now on provide better conditions to farmers and to the sector as a whole.
the new minister of tourism (newly created portfolio) mirjana stankovic said the creation of her ministry would help serbia get access to foreign markets in this branch and that the success of her ministry would be measured by the number of foreign visitors to serbia and federal republic of yugoslavia.
the new minister of information aleksandar tijanic, a journalist for the past 25 years, said that he was a little surprised by his election and that he did not have any definite plans yet.
www.hri.org /news/balkans/tanjug/last/96-05-28.tanjug.html   (7959 words)

  
 The New Anatolian   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The other headline news was the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who urged Turkey to "follow the international community" on Iran.
French Le Figaro daily wrote that a bill submitted to the French Parliament by the Socialist Party proposed five-year prison sentences and fines of 45,000 euro for those who "deny" the so-called Armenian genocide, reported Yeni Safak.
Kislali, in the first part of his column, analyzed the reasons behind Arinc's speech and also asserted Parliament's authority is being overshadowed by several institutions which claim to be the defenders of secular order and democracy.
www.thenewanatolian.com /tna-5584.html   (1216 words)

  
 Stephen Fleming's 89 leads New Zealand to 87 run win over South Africa Cricket News SportsNews24h.com
New Zealand recorded a total of 195 in 45.4 overs on an uneven pitch.
New Zealand went into the match without pace spearhead Shane Bond, who was ruled out of this game due to back stiffness, and all-rounder Scott Styris _ out with a strained hamstring.
Dippenaar was trapped lbw on the fifth ball of the innings and Gibbs had his stumps shattered by a sharp inswinger on the 13th.
www.sportsnews24h.com /Cricket/New-Zealand/11340.html   (1450 words)

  
 New Economist: September 2005
A new paper by Robert Barro to this year's Minnesota Workshop in Macroeconomic Theory attempts to answer the puzzle: Rare Events and the Equity Premium (PDF).
New guidelines on procurement were also introduced in China in line with the 2003 Government Procurement Law.
The long answer is provided in a new paper by Canadian government researchers Surendra Gera, Samuel Laryea and Thitima Songsaku, International Mobility of Skilled Labour: Analytical and Empirical Issues, and Research Priorities.
neweconomist.blogs.com /new_economist/2005/09/index.html   (6768 words)

  
 [30 Nov 1995] GA/SHC/3338 : APPROVED THIRD COMMITTEE DRAFT WOULD ASK SECRETARY-GENERAL TO SECURE URGENT IMPLEMENTATION ...
The Parliament and the Government were channelling efforts to narrow the bridge between national legislation and international standards in human rights.
A new criminal code and code of criminal procedure, new laws on elections and on political parties would be enacted soon.
PATRICK JOHN RATA (New Zealand), Acting Chairman of the Committee, announced that consideration of the draft resolution on the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (document A/C.3/50/L.22) had been postponed.
www.un.org /News/Press/docs/1995/19951130.gashc33.38.html   (3413 words)

  
 Kaumudi Online - Offline Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He said the Government plans to bring a bill in parliament to lift the voting cap of 10 per cent on foreign investors in the banking sector and reiterated Government's view that the percentage of foreign investment in insurance sector should be raised from 26 to 49 per cent.
The news came as world powers worked on a draft resolution in the UN Security Council that would impose limited sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to cease enrichment a process that can produce material for nuclear power reactors, or weapons.
"New Delhi's allegations that a Pakistan-based terrorist group and Pakistan's intelligence agency were involved in the Mumbai bomb blasts could derail Indo-Pakistani bilateral talks unless Pakistan takes concrete steps to crackdown on domestic terrorist groups," it said.
www.kaumudi.com /news/102806/x_headlines.stm   (13781 words)

  
 thePeerage.com - Exhibit
After meeting with the acting prime minister, Peter Fraser, in November 1939, he was appointed to command the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force and its fighting arm, the 2nd New Zealand Division.
In the climactic battle of El Alamein in October-November 1942, the New Zealand Division played a vital part in the Allies' final breakthrough; for his leadership of it Freyberg was immediately made a KCB.
New Zealand's greatest soldier is commemorated in Wellington by the Freyberg Building (outside which stands his bust) and the Freyberg Pool, and in Palmerston North by Freyberg High School.
www.thepeerage.com /e19.htm   (2180 words)

  
 40th New Zealand Parliament - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 40th New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand.
Its composition was determined by the 1981 elections, and it sat until the 1984 elections.
The 40th Parliament was the third and final term of the third National Party government.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/40th_New_Zealand_Parliament   (173 words)

  
 Front Page
Meanwhile, a new poll in South Korea found more people blamed the United States than North Korea for the test, underlining doubts that the harsh US stance was effective in influencing the North’s behaviour.
New Zealand, bowled out for 195 after being given first strike in the day-night international, fought back to dismiss the powerful Proteas for 108 in the most absorbing match of the tournament so far.
Man-of-the-match Fleming held New Zealand’s crumbling innings together with a defiant 89, inspiring his team-mates to make a spectacular comeback in the second session on a dusty wicket at the Brabourne stadium.
www.newagebd.com /2006/oct/17/front.html   (8143 words)

  
 Archives | Herald Sun
A NEW mum was billed more than $100 for the blood test she was forced to provide after her baby was breastfed by the wrong woman in another maternity ward mix-up.
CONVICTED drug smuggler Schapelle Corby said in a new book that she blamed the Bali Nine for the severity of her prison sentence and believed the heroin trafficking group's Renae Lawrence was "a psychopathic lesbian".
PAPUA New Guinea oil and gas producer Oil Search remains hopeful of piping gas to Australia, though it said yesterday any decision on a staged project was unlikely to be made until mid-next year.
www.news.com.au /heraldsun/archives/0,22019,6,00.html   (4187 words)

  
 Jim Sutton information - Search.com
The Honourable James Robert Sutton (born 7 November 1941), generally known as Jim Sutton, is a New Zealand politician.
Sutton first stood for parliament in the election of 1981, becoming the Labour Party's candidate for the Waitaki seat.
Most rural electorates in New Zealand traditionally support the National Party, and so Sutton's victory as a Labour candidate is noteworthy.
domainhelp.search.com /reference/Jim_Sutton   (370 words)

  
 This Week Nispakshya
Admitting that it was his fault to recommend the King to defer the parliamentary polls by one year, Deuba further claimed that he will resolve the Maoist problem if he is chosen to lead the to-be-formed government.
Commenting on the nature of the future PM, he said "the new PM will of course, be better." Bhattarai, who led the interim government formed after the restoration of multiparty democracy in 1990, is now passive in politics.
News reports blamed contaminated food and water as well as rising temperatures.
www.nepalnews.com /contents/nepaliweekly/nispakshya/2004/may/may18/thisweek.htm   (7456 words)

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