Judith Collins Wellington, September 25, 2017 The fuel industry is cautiously optimistic as the pipeline disruption situation continues to improve. With the pipeline successfully repaired, the first two million litre batch of jet fuel is on track to arrive at Auckland Airport late tonight, subject to necessary settling and testing. Planes are expected to fueled using this supply from the…
Read MoreDay: September 24, 2017
Start of the game looks exciting and good
Danielle van Dalen Note: This article was written before the conclusion of the general election on September 23, 2017 in New Zealand Kiwi children know that good sportsmanship in team sports looks like healthy competition followed by the competing teams shaking hands and acknowledging that it was a “good game.” At the end of another election, I hope that we…
Read MorePreliminary results for the 2017 General Election
Supplied Content Wellington, September 24, 2017 The Electoral Commission has released the preliminary results for the 2017 General Election. Party Party Votes % Votes Electorate Seats List Seats Total Seats National Party 998,813 46.0 41 17 58 Labour Party 776,556 35.8 29 16 45 New Zealand First Party 162,988 7.5 0 9 9 Green Party 126,995 5.9 0 7 7…
Read MorePolitical hangover begins to hit New Zealanders
One minor Party holds the key to the next Cabinet Venkat Raman Auckland, September 24, 2017 Current Position of Political Parties in the 52nd Parliament which must be convened by within six weeks after the return of the Writ or November 23, 2017. National Party: 58 Seats (46%); Labour Party: 45 Seats (35.8%); New Zealand First Party: 9 Seats (7.5%);…
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