Scoop: Top Scoops (From The Top!)

Thursday, 2 August 2001, 11:37 pm
Article: Alastair Thompson

TODAY’S TOP SCOOPS
Rankin Got The Result She Deserves – Greens
Scoop Is In The House – Today’s Q&A
Keith Rankin: Our Share Of The Knowledge Wave + FULL COVERAGE
Lindsay 'Politically Incorrect' Perigo Turns Political Corespondent
Births & Deaths: Less Babies Later
Ireland Surfs Knowledge Wave, But Neglects Water
Oz PM Takes Economic Concerns To Japan
Air NZ: Make NZ’s Interests Paramount
Bill To Seal Maori Culture In Glass Coffin
Woollies Workers Wear Their Woollies
MORE ELECTRICITY NEWS:
Thailand Seeks NZ Victims Of Broker Scam
World: Amnesty Condemns Callous Israeli Attacks

JUST POLITICS
Maori Roll Grows, New Seat Added
Burton Snubs Select Committee For Communist Icon
Teaching Needs More Than New Blood
Vitamin Shot For Northland Economy
Ministers Can’t Understand Own Electoral Law
Round Of Applause For FrENZ In The Arts
Boost For African Kids In The Capital

TOP SCOOPS

Rankin Got The Result She Deserves – Greens

- Green Party Labour spokesperson Sue Bradford today welcomed the Employment Court's decision to dismiss Christine Rankin's claim for reinstatement as a chief executive of Work and Income and $1.2 million compensation for damages and lost salary. See... Greens Welcome Court Decision In Rankin Case [1] MORE: - AUT Students Assn - Rankin Decsion “Fantastic” For Students [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00065.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/ED0108/S00015.htm

Scoop Is In The House – Today’s Q&A

– Today’s questions to Ministers and paraphrased answers. See... Scoop In The House [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0108/S00015.htm

Keith Rankin: Our Share Of The Knowledge Wave

- The National Government wanted a “knowledge economy”. The present Labour- led government wants a “knowledge society”, but may not know the difference. Australia is posturing to become a “knowledge nation”. We all want to catch the Knowledge Wave. See... Keith Rankin: A Knowledge Province? [1] - MORE: - ATSA - Riding The Knowledge Wave...If You Can Afford It [2] - NZUSA - Knowledge Society Requires Wave Of Reinvestment [3] - Don Brash - Faster Growth? If We Want It [4] - ACT - ACT Leader Defends Brash [5] - Helen Clark - PM's Opening Speech [6] - Pdom - Speakers Become Cyber Citizens [7] - Clark Gifted Cyber Citizenship [8] - Nats - PM Can't Deliver Knowledge Economy [9] - Greens - Government Twists The Truth [10] - Telecommunications Competition Key To Wave [11] - Howard's End - Imagination Beats Knowledge [12]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0108/S00011.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/ED0108/S00014.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/ED0108/S00013.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0108/S00010.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00066.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00035.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/SC0108/S00009.htm
[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/SC0108/S00012.htm
[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00045.htm
[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00043.htm
[11] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00052.htm
[12] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0108/S00006.htm

Lindsay 'Politically Incorrect' Perigo Turns Political Corespondent

- As you may have read in the Sunday Star-Times yesterday, this is the last week of the Politically Incorrect Show. This Friday's show will be the final one. Shortly after that, I shall be let loose in the heart of darkness itself as Radio Pacific's parliamentary correspondent. See... Lindsay Perigo Omnibus: Goodbye P.I. [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0108/S00012.htm

Births & Deaths: Less Babies Later

- On average, New Zealand women are now having children four years later than their counterparts in the early 1970s, when early marriage and early childbearing was the norm. The average age of women giving birth is 29.4 years. See... Fewer Babies And Deaths [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/GE0108/S00008.htm

Ireland Surfs Knowledge Wave, But Neglects Water

- Despite Ireland being held up as an example which New Zealand should follow, the European Commission is to prosecute Ireland for failing to stop nitrate pollution from farms affecting rivers and lakes. Maree Howard reports. See... Ireland To Be Prosecuted Over Lax Water Quality [1] . See also... Guide For Improving Stream Water Quality [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0108/S00014.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00047.htm

Oz PM Takes Economic Concerns To Japan

- Scoop sources say the Japanese economy, which is reeling under a staggering $10,000 billion debt, will be a key issue for Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, after arriving in Tokyo tonight. Maree Howard reports. See... Japanese Economic Reform On Howard Agenda [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0108/S00013.htm

Air NZ: Make NZ’s Interests Paramount

- The Government must ensure New Zealand's interests are put first in considering the future of Air New Zealand and not allow Australian agendas to push in, National's Transport spokesperson Belinda Vernon said today. See... Govt Must Put NZ's Interests First [1] MORE: - Joint Australia-NZ Working Party On Aviation [2] - Michael Cullen/John Anderson Press Conference [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00044.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00025.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00029.htm

Bill To Seal Maori Culture In Glass Coffin

- ACT commerce Spokesman Stephen Franks says the Government's Trade Marks Bill, having its first reading in Parliament today, will soon freeze Maori culture and symbols into the barren winter of the Giant's Garden. See... Maori Culture In Giant's Barren Garden [1] and First reading Trade Marks Bill [2] . See also… Government Spends $831,000 On Maori-Made Logo [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00039.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00048.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00061.htm

Woollies Workers Wear Their Woollies

-Shopping at Woolworths, Big Fresh and Price Chopper supermarkets may seem a little more dull from today. See... Bright Ideas In-Store Save Energy For Supermarkets [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0108/S00011.htm

MORE ELECTRICITY NEWS:

- Nats - Generators Reap Windfall From Electricity Crisis [1] - NGC - Customer Sale To Genesis Concluded [2] Click through to the Just Politics page for full power crisis coverage [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00058.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0108/S00018.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/features/?s=justpolitics

Thailand Seeks NZ Victims Of Broker Scam

- The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking information from New Zealand people who have lost money to “overseas brokers” operating from Bangkok who are facing charges. See... NZ Victims of Brokers - Thai Authorities Seek Info [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0108/S00013.htm

World: Amnesty Condemns Callous Israeli Attacks

- By killing eight Palestinians in Nablus, Israel showed once again an utter disregard for human life in the Occupied Territories, Amnesty International said today. See... Israel Shows Reckless Disregard For Human Life [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0108/S00005.htm

JUST POLITICS

Maori Roll Grows, New Seat Added

- “Latest figures show that 26,568 people have taken the opportunity to register on the Maaori roll, and a new Maaori seat will be created in time for the next election” says Nanaia Mahuta MP for Te Tai Hauaauru. See... Maaori Option Delivers A Seventh Seat – Mahuta [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00056.htm

Burton Snubs Select Committee For Communist Icon

- ACT Finance Spokesman Rodney Hide said today he was sickened that Defence Minister Mark Burton marched out of a Select Committee that was in session in order to 'honour' the Chinese People's Liberation Army. See... Burton Puts Communism Ahead Of Democracy [1] and Burton's Law – United Future [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00054.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00046.htm

Teaching Needs More Than New Blood

- United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, says the appointment of an additional 350 teachers is only part of the school staffing story. See... More Teachers Only Part Of The Story [1] EARLIER: - Govt - More Teachers In Schools Next Year [2] - Nats - Will Any 350 Teachers Do? [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00053.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00020.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00036.htm

Vitamin Shot For Northland Economy

- “I am pleased to launch the Northland Regional Plan, the first plan developed from the Industry New Zealand Regional Partnerships Programme initiated as part of the Government's jobs machine,” said Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton. See... Northland A Model For Other Regions [1] and First Regional Partnership Plan Launch - Anderton [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00050.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00051.htm

Ministers Can’t Understand Own Electoral Law

- Claims by Phil Goff and Mark Burton that National is encouraging people to enrol in seats other than the one they reside in, illustrate how ill-informed they are on the legislation their own Government is proposing, National Leader Jenny Shipley said. See... Own-Goals By Goff And Burton [1] and National Party Election Scam Uncovered [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00042.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00034.htm

Round Of Applause For FrENZ In The Arts

- Ihi FrENZy was a fantastic example of collaboration between two of New Zealand's top performing arts companies, says Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. See... Ihi FrENZy - New Phase In NZ Performing Arts [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00057.htm

Boost For African Kids In The Capital

- Minister of Education Trevor Mallard today announced the approval of two Study Support Centres in Wellington City specifically for the Ethiopian and Oromo communities. See... Ethnic Groups Receive Study Support Centres [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0108/S00049.htm

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