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'I'm not a martyr', says perk-buster Hide
Rodney Hide disagrees with a perk giving MPs a taxpayer-funded 90 per cent fare discount for themselves and partners - but he still used it to take his girlfriend overseas.
Rodney Hide's partner on $25,000 trip
Former perkbuster Rodney Hide has used his MP's travel privileges to take his girlfriend on an overseas tour.
Hide opens door to privatised water deals
The Government is planning to make it easier for private companies to take over water and wastewater services from councils.
Wider competition for ACC to be considered
The Govt is looking at introducing competition to the work account, which covers personal injuries in the workplace.
Opening ACC up to competition no good for taxpayers - Labour
New Zealanders will end up paying more for ACC under a privatised scheme, says Labour.
Hide's fee for speech a 'real rort' - Goff
Labour calls Rodney Hide's fee for a breakfast speech "utterly unacceptable", saying the public should have access to ministers without having to pay.
Minister sorry for 'throw myself under' remark
ACC Minister Nick Smith today described his comments about ACC suicide victims as an "unfortunate analogy".
Super City bill passed into law
Parliament passes legislation setting up Auckland's new "Super City" council by a vote of 64 to 58.
Make Super City seats a conscience vote - iwi
Ngati Whatua says there is enough support for Maori Super City seats within the National Party to warrant a conscience vote.