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Save the Capital Connection Electrification of the Wellington rail network up to Waikanae means KiwiRail have to decide whether or not to continue the only commuter rail service between Palmerston North and Wellington.

The decision is at least 12 months away so we have plenty of time to campaign and put together a convincing argument about why it should be retained. click here to follow the Facebook campaign.
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Time to End Tobacco Displays Every year 5000 Kiwis die as a result of smoking cigarettes or other tobacco based products. Tobacco smoking is the biggest single preventable cause of death in New Zealand.That's why over the last 25 years New Zealand has strived not only to help people stop smoking but also to stop people from even taking up smoking in the first place. We've seen a number of changes.Cigarette advertising was banned, as was sponsorship. Then workplaces became smoke free, followed by restaurants, bars and pubs. Each measure has seen a marked reduction in the number of New Zealanders who smoke tobacco.But now that reduction is slowing. It is time to take the next logical step and finish the job started when almost all forms of tobacco advertising were first removed.
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A fair deal in hard times An estimated 80% of working New Zealanders don't have redundancy protections written into their employment agreement. Most of these workers are in non-union worksites and are on individual agreements where there is limited ability to negotiate redundancy protections for themselves.
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Columns

  • Unemployment Jump in Manawatu Last week we were rocked by the news that unemployment in our region had hit 8.1%, well above the nationwide rate of 7.3%. It was a lot to take in. Just as the Government and treasury officials were telling...
  • Health Cut Pressure There has been a lot of talk lately about our hospital seeking sponsorship to help balance its budget while maintaining the services our community deserves and expects. While the lateral thinking shown...
  • GST Hike? We Need a Better Plan There probably isn’t anyone in Palmerston North who hasn’t noticed the cost of living is on the way up. Every time we go to the supermarket, every time we open a power bill, every time we get new clothes...
  • Save the Capital Connection It’s hard to believe we are already well into February 2010. The first few events on New Zealand’s political calendar are behind us now and parliament has re-opened amidst a feeling that kiwis should...
  • NZ Post Following the public meetings I convened last Monday regarding the closure of normal bill payment services at the Hokowhitu and Riverdale community Post Shops, I was able to gain an appreciation of the...
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In the Community

  • Community Services Council Identifying community training needs Under the Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) – Palmerston North Community Services Council (CSC) contract for 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2010 CSC will identify training...

In the Media

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