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December 1, 2010 Issue

Rising food prices unpalatable

David Cunliffe Wellington December 13 The latest food price index underlines what a difference Labour’s policy of scrapping all GST on fresh fruit and vegetables will make for struggling Kiwi families. ... Full story

Community Summit tomorrow

Auckland December 13 Auckland Council and communities across the region are embracing the opportunity to work together and will begin their collaboration at the Act Local, Work Regional, Work Together Summit tomorrow (December 14). ... Full story

Retirement age to rise to 67

Wellington Dec 7 Something will have to change to keep New Zealand Super in the future ... Full story

Cuts to taxes, benefits coming

Wellington December 7 The Government has proposed a cut in corporate tax, and a number of changes affecting Loss Attributing Qualifying Companies, Working for Families and Student Allowance Payments. These changes will become effective from April 1, 2011, following Parliamentary approval this week. ... Full story

Hekia Parata appointed Ethnic Affairs

Wellington December 6 Prime Minister John Key has inducted Hekia Parata to his Cabinet. ... Full story

New Defence Chief for New Zealand

Wellington December 6 Chief of Army Major General Rhys Jones has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Force. He will be promoted to Lieutenant General and take over from Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae on January 24, 2011. ... Full story

Awards for Bravery

Wellington December 5 The bravery of a man, who saved a woman from drowning in treacherous conditions, is to be recognised by Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand, at a ceremony at the Invercargill City Council Civic Administration Building, Invercargill tomorrow (December 6). ... Full story