by Cluny Macpherson | 16 Sep 2007 | Representation
L e t t e r As one who encouraged you to stand for Rodney District Council, it seemed to me that the best reason for having you elected was to have a committed advocate for the harbour and its catchment in that body. As a councillor, I believed you could use your very...
by Cimino | 23 Feb 1947 | Direct democracy, Electoral systems
Referendums crude instruments if used crudely or cravenly Had the party campaigned in favour of capital gains tax, guaranteed minimum income, and legalisation of cannabis, Labour would be staring down the barrel of a one-year term. Courage is not rewarded when a...