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DSC President Releases Party List
(27 August 2008)
‘Democrats for Social Credit’ President Neville Aitchison today released the Party’s list of candidates for the 2008 Election.
“I’m proud to announce the DSC’s list of candidates: our talented line-up features a dynamic combination of youth and experience. It reflects the indicative vote of our members and represents a strong, credible alternative for voters” said Mr Aitchison.
Nats giveth…and taketh away
(26 August 2008)
“The National Party Politicians giveth great tax cut promises, knowing that the National Party Pickpockets will taketh away”, says John Pemberton, Democrats for social credit Finance Spokesman. “Maurice Williamson, National’s transport spokesman, gives us the heads up on what is to follow - any money spent on the common good such as major roading projects will be rapidly recovered by way of tolls. Goodbye tax cuts,” Pemberton says.
Reserve Bank facility needs to be extended
(22 August 2008)
A news release, issued by the Reserve Bank - 21 August 2008 - has Toby Fiennes, the Head of Prudential Supervision, saying ‘Purely as a precautionary measure, the Bank has put in place a facility where it will accept Residential Mortgaged-Backed Securities as collateral for cash, giving institutions an additional funding avenue.’
Pro-1080 Lobby Arguments Irrational
(20 August 2008)
A pro-1080 article written by Bob Brockie in the Dominion Post (18 August) under the heading, "World of Science", typifies the bizarre methods of those who ridicule well-researched campaigners opposing various politically-driven agendas, according to Democrats for Social Credit health spokesman David Tranter.
DSC conference elects team
(18 August 2008)
DSC delegates elected their leadership team at the Party’s annual conference in Hamilton on Saturday.
Social Credit and Modern China
(14 August 2008)
Mr Les Hunter, author of ‘Courage to Change: a case for monetary reform’, will be in Hamilton on Saturday to address the DSC annual conference.
DSC members gather for conference
(13 August 2008)
Delegates & observers from electorates around the country will gather in Hamilton this weekend for the Democrats for Social Credit Party's annual conference.
John Key’s money market mates will prosper under National
(03 August 2008)
“The National Party’s desire to borrow from conventional sources for infrastructure development, will not only add further burdens to the many taxpayers by way of debt servicing, but will also help feather the nest of the few, his money market mates” said John Pemberton, DSC Finance Spokesman.
Bollard highlights the flaw in modern economic theory
(01 August 2008)
“The Reserve Bank Governor, Dr. Allan Bollard, stated in his media release of 30 July 2008 that ‘… we cannot all pass on the higher costs to our customers or employers. If we do try to pass it on, then monetary policy will respond.’ By making this statement Bollard has finally accepted that orthodox economic polices are based on faulty doctrine,” John Pemberton, DSC Finance Spokesman, says.
It’s not the “Big picture” – it’s the rotten canvas
(01 July 2008)
Brian Gaynor (Herald, Saturday June 28) says ‘None of our political leaders seem to have a big picture vision or any idea how to reverse this long term under performance.’
John Pemberton, Democrats for social credit Finance Spokesman, disagrees. “As important as the big picture is,” he says, “it will never come to much if it is painted on a rotten canvas.”
Social Credit Information Centre Opens in Dunedin
(26 June 2008)
Dunedin’s DSC members and supporters turned out in force today for the official opening of the Social Credit Information Centre in King Edward Street, Dunedin South.
Stagflation takes first bite
(23 June 2008)
“The flaws inherent in our out-dated debt-based financial system have been exposed as stagflation impacts on New Zealand’s small, vulnerable economy. The combination of inflation with economic stagnation has already taken its first bite” said DSC Leader, Stephnie de Ruyter, “and looks set to make a meal of us”.
Small-scale renewable energy options the best plan
(20 June 2008)
“In the ten years since the market reforms of the electricity sector, there has been little evidence of the sort of planning which would deliver price stability and security of supply to consumers. Instead the opposite is demonstrably apparent” said Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of DSC.
Aged care funding gap widens
(18 June 2008)
“New Zealanders have every reason to be deeply concerned about the quality of aged care service provision across the country” said Stephnie de Ruyter, DSC Leader.
Tax cuts - no longer a monkey on Cullen’s shoulder
(22 May 2008)
“Budget 2008 has seen the tax cut monkey effectively removed from Michael Cullen’s shoulder” commented John Pemberton, Democrats for social credit Finance Spokesman. “The removal, though, has exposed another – the high interest rate monkey.”
Free trade just costs too much
(13 April 2008)
“The new trade deal with China may promise a bonanza for a few exporters, but will be paid for by the average Kiwi worker,” says Katherine Ransom, Vice President of Democrats for social credit (DSC).
Student debt milestone or millstone?
(10 March 2008)
“New Zealand’s student loan scheme debt is rapidly approaching another milestone: the $10 billion mark. New ways of supporting students must be explored as a matter of urgency” said Stephnie de Ruyter, DSC Leader.
Post-natal care cuts revive old discredited plans
(07 March 2008)
Recent controversy over new mothers being ejected from hospital with indecent haste after giving birth are a classic example of old discredited schemes being revived by cost-cutting corporate health management, according to the Democrats for Social Credit.
Time for West Coast DHB Chair & Vice Chair to be Appointed from Elected Members
(02 November 2007)
Government’s practice of appointing the West Coast DHB chair and vice chair should be changed to making those appointments from elected board members who live here, according to board member-elect David Tranter. An editorial in Wednesday’s Christchurch Press spells out why DHB chairs should be appointed from elected board members, not government’s appointees.
Media statement from David Tranter, member-elect, West Coast DHB
(14 October 2007)
Having been elected to the West Coast DHB board for the second time I am touched by the faith shown in me by the public, while being disappointed that some notable fighters for local West Coast communities have missed out.
West Coast DHB alone in scrapping Special Medical Areas since 1993
(04 October 2007)
Information received from Pete Hodgson under the OIA by Democrats for Social Credit health spokesman and current WCDHB candidate David Tranter shows that of the eleven SMAs (Special Medical Areas) remaining in 1993 only the three West Coast ones have been scrapped.
Key promises for aged care boost fall short
(06 September 2007)
“The promise of better funding for aged care through more partnerships with the private sector if National wins the next election fall short of meeting the increasing cost of aged care for our frail, elderly New Zealanders” said Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of Democrats for social credit.
DSC Condemns Scrapping of Special Medical Areas
(05 September 2007)
Pete Hodgson’s announcement today that government has scrapped the South Westland SMA demonstrates their dismal failure to grasp the principles and advantages of providing free health care especially in remote rural regions, according to Democrats for Social Credit health spokesman, David Tranter.
DSC Calls for Future DHB Members to Rebel
(06 August 2007)
The withdrawal of the Auckland & Canterbury DHBs from DHBNZ and the scathing comments by Canterbury chair Syd Bradley (The Press, 2 August) reveals another absurd aspect of corporatised health management in New Zealand, according to Democrats for Social Credit health spokesman David Tranter.
Poverty amid plenty – the national disgrace
(30 July 2007)
“We’re all to blame for child abuse,” declares Katherine Ransom, Social Issues Spokesperson for Democrats for social credit. “We have allowed real poverty to become entrenched in our land of plenty, while the top 10% of people get richer. Poverty and all that goes with it – overcrowding, poor housing, malnutrition, lack of skills, poor health – are directly related to domestic violence and child abuse.”
You are a good economy, but I’m going to smack you anyway
(27 July 2007)
“Bollard tells us ‘The New Zealand economy is running strong,’” says John Pemberton, DSC Finance Spokesman. “We are recording continued big increases in international commodity prices, he tells us. This is very good news for New Zealand, but Bollard still delivers a backhander.”
Unnecessary rates increases cause hardship
(24 July 2007)
“Reports from the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) conference that funding issues are driving high percentage rates increases, causing hardship to many ratepayers and stalling necessary infrastructure upgrades, reflect the folly of the present narrow funding mechanisms” noted DSC Leader, Stephnie de Ruyter.
DSC Warns Against Proliferation of Charity Hospitals
(23 July 2007)
While there is no doubting the admirable motivations of the people behind Christchurch’s charity hospital, calls for similar facilities to be set up elsewhere will play into the hands of those who wish to see the continuing fragmentation of the public health system and an increasing takeover by the private sector, according to Democrats for Social Credit health spokesman, David Tranter.
DSC call for Govt to come clean about Kiwisaver
(18 July 2007)
Growing concerns about Kiwisaver make it imperative that government stop giving a one-sided view of the scheme and spell out to the public the pitfalls involved, according to Democrats for Social Credit health spokesman, David Tranter.
Bill should be binned, not shelved
(16 July 2007)
“The unpopular Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill has passed its use-by date and should be binned, not shelved” said DSC Leader, Stephnie de Ruyter, reacting to news that the Bill does not have sufficient support in parliament to be passed into law and is to be put aside.
DSC conference backs "eco-remits"
(10 July 2007)
On the day of the Live Earth concerts, delegates attending the annual DSC conference in Christchurch last weekend voted to support a series of directional “eco-remits”.
DSC conference elects new team
(09 July 2007)
DSC delegates elected a new-look leadership team at the weekend to take the Party into the next election campaign.
UK speaker to address conference
(05 July 2007)
Colin J. Whitmill, Secretary of the UK Christian Council for Monetary Justice, will be in Christchurch on Saturday to address the DSC annual conference.
DSC members gather for conference
(04 July 2007)
Delegates & observers from electorates around the country will gather in Christchurch this weekend for the Democrats for Social Credit annual conference.
SDC fluoridation referendum applauded
(02 July 2007)
“The move by the Southland District Council to hold a non-binding referendum to survey the views of local residents on the fluoridation of their water supplies is a fine example of real democracy in action and must be applauded” said Stephnie de Ruyter, DSC Leader.
Westland TGA Bill Campaigners Slam King’s Meddling
(24 June 2007)
Organisers of the Westland campaign against Annette King's agenda to restrict the public's access to alternative medicines are outraged at her latest meddling in people's right to make their own choices regarding their health.
Otago candidate selected
(23 June 2007)
Hessel van Wieren, a self-employed Cromwell builder, was selected as 'Democrats for social credit' 2008 election candidate at the party’s Otago electorate AGM held in Oamaru yesterday.
Patient Advocacy Questions Evaded
(19 June 2007)
Long-term health campaigner David Tranter is asking the Ombudsman to intervene over what he believes to be a cover-up by Health Minister Pete Hodgson and Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson over statements by the latter’s legal advisor, Nicola Sladden, which indicate that DHBs may refuse to deal with a patient’s authorised advocate if they do not hold EPA (Enduring Power of Attorney) or a court-ordered guardianship for the patient.
RBNZ needs social credit tools
(13 June 2007)
“The Labour government needs to give the RBNZ more tools to deal with New Zealand’s overheated economy. Social credit alternatives must be examined and made available to the governor of a restructured Reserve Bank” said DSC Leader, Stephnie de Ruyter.
Bollard Bets a $Billion
(12 June 2007)
“Bollard is in crisis mode” says John Pemberton, Finance Spokesman, DSC. “No sooner has the predictable effect of the OCR increase occurred - the continued rise of our exchange rate – than he falls back on the last resort of many in dire straights. He gambles by putting a $billion Kiwi into the pot.”
Bollard still on treadmill
(08 June 2007)
“Bollard’s six weekly OCR workouts are an exercise in futility” says John Pemberton, Finance Spokesman, DSC. “Our exchange rates have just reached record highs since the float of the dollar, and now with a further lift in the OCR we will see it rise further still.”
No hope for people on lower incomes
(07 June 2007)
“With the Official Cash Rate going up yet again, and Kiwi Saver looking like an upper middle class savings bonanza, those on lower incomes are shut out of the gravy train yet again,” says Katherine Ransom, DSC Social Issues Spokesperson.
Cullen's eighth blunder of the world
(18 May 2007)
“Michael Cullen’s budget will be known as ‘the eighth blunder of the world’, not because of the contents but because of what is missing. Leaving out the key ingredient, the implementation of a low interest rate policy, is a blunder that will further erode our standing in the world,” says John Pemberton, Finance Spokesman, DSC.
Doing things the hard way
(17 May 2007)
“Spare a thought for the owners of small businesses. While many business owners may be smiling at the prospect of a reduced tax rate, and grimacing at the prospect of supporting the Kiwisaver scheme, some will be rueing an opportunity lost” said Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of Democrats for social credit.
Hopeful Home Buyers Despair
(09 May 2007)
“It’s no surprise that hopeful home buyers across New Zealand despair of ever realising their dream of home ownership. Reports that in Auckland 92% of the average take home pay packet is needed to meet mortgage payments must be a daunting prospect for first time buyers” said Stephnie de Ruyter, DSC Leader.
Calls for NZ Regulator Endorsed
(07 May 2007)
Calls for the establishment of a New Zealand regulatory body for the natural health products industry are endorsed by the Democrats for social credit.
Select Committee inquiry welcomed
(01 May 2007)
“News that the government has raised the prospect of a parliamentary select committee inquiry into monetary policy is a welcome development” said DSC Leader Stephnie de Ruyter.
Speed wobbles threaten economy
(30 April 2007)
“The inept but predictable reaction by Dr Bollard of NZ’s Reserve Bank to the speed wobbles threatening New Zealand’s economy is matched only by the Prime Minister’s recent comment on TV One that ‘the government wracks its brains’, and neither reaction is acceptable” said Stephnie de Ruyter, DSC Leader.
Regional fuel tax proposal uninspired
(27 April 2007)
“Reports that the government is poised to impose a fuel tax on Aucklanders to pay for roads and trains reflects the blinkered approach to funding which typifies successive New Zealand governments” claimed Stephnie de Ruyter, DSC Leader.
Hefty bill faced by rate payers
(26 April 2007)
“Holcim NZ’s proposed development at Weston will leave local ratepayers with a hefty rates bill” said Stephnie de Ruyter, DSC Leader.
Greens shackled by economic orthodoxy
(25 April 2007)
“Dr. Russell Norman’s solutions for stabilising the booming housing market as a way to increase savings and reduce high over seas debt, as per his recent press release, show he is shackled to economic orthodoxy and the failed policies of the past,” says John Pemberton, Finance Spokesman, DSC.
Dr Bollard - the Inflation Driver
(20 April 2007)
“Alan Bollard’s previous actions to raise interest rates have resulted in an increase to domestic inflation. Any further rises will compound the inflation rate increase as businesses of all shapes and sizes continue to add the cost of interest into their prices” says John Pemberton, Finance Spokesman, DSC.
Housing help inadequate
(19 March 2007)
“Government plans to assist home buyers by introducing home-ownership shared equity schemes may be well-intentioned but are uninspired and will prove inadequate” said Stephnie de Ruyter, DCS Leader.
Bollard bumbles along
(09 March 2007)
“Economic activity continues to pick up with apparent purpose and direction, but Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard’s announcement of an increase in the Official Cash Rate is clouded by words of uncertainty,” says John Pemberton, Finance Spokesman, DSC.
OCR increase a token gesture
(08 March 2007)
“Today’s announcement of a 0.25% increase in the OCR by Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard amounts to nothing more than a token gesture by someone who appears not to fully understand debt-based financial systems” said Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of DSC.
Health and Disability Commissioner hides behind Legal Team
(07 March 2007)
A question asking the Health and Disability Commissioner whether a DHB can refuse to communicate with a patient’s authorised advocate has been dodged by the Commissioner, according to long-term health campaigner David Tranter.
Toxic development not wanted
(06 March 2007)
Plans by Swiss-owned Holcim NZ Ltd to build a $220 million cement works near Weston in North Otago represent an out-dated, toxic form of development which is not wanted in New Zealand, according to DSC Leader Stephnie de Ruyter.
Students Face Mounting Loan Bill
(01 March 2007)
“Stop burying students under the debt mountain” said Democrats for social credit leader Stephnie de Ruyter, addressing a meeting of Canterbury University students today.
“First Infrastructure Bond tender a roaring success” – But for whom?
(23 February 2007)
“The $100 million issue of 2017 bonds, completed by the Treasury’s Debt Management Office, was eight times over subscribed” proclaims Michael Cullen. “Obviously it was an opportunity too good to be missed by those who tendered,” said Democrats for social credit Finance Spokesman John Pemberton.
Democrats call for New Funding Mechanism
(14 November 2006)
It is amazing in light of existing experience and knowledge that the Labour government remains in denial of a mechanism which injects money into the economy as interest bearing debt and when government borrows it does so through that mechanism.
World Poverty Day
(16 October 2006)
“World Poverty Day may be destined to become an annual event for years and years to come” said Stephnie de Ruyter, leader of the Democrats for social credit, commenting on the event being recognised in many parts of the world on 17 October.
NZ’s financial sovereignty jeopardised
(09 October 2006)
New Zealand's financial independence and sovereignty is at risk. It is likely to be surrendered with the passing of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Amendment Bill.
Aged care funding fails to meet needs
(04 October 2006)
“Current levels of aged care funding are inadequate and fail to meet the needs of our frail, elderly New Zealanders” said Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of Democrats for social credit.
DSC Conference confirms name
(19 September 2006)
Delegates and observers gathered in Dunedin for the annual Democrats for social credit conference during the weekend.
Mass medication a dangerous solution
(28 August 2006)
“Mass medication with poison is a dangerous solution to the problem of children with bad teeth.”
Take 20% off rates
(28 August 2006)
Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of Democrats for social credit, today called for an across the board rates reduction of 20%.
Rates inquiry opens window
(23 August 2006)
“The rates inquiry announced today by the government opens wide the window of opportunity for local government and ratepayers to explore ways of reducing rates” commented Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of Democrats for social credit.
Sticking plaster remedy fails to address causes of rates increases
(22 August 2006)
“The Rodney Hide rating cap formula is only a sticking plaster remedy for rising rates” claims Heather M. Smith, Seniors Advocate for Democrats for social Credit, commenting on a Bill due for discussion when Parliament resumes this week.
GST-free rates & interest-free loans are the obvious solution
(01 August 2006)
“Ongoing exchanges between local body politicians and ratepayers over proposed rates hikes are a sideshow and need to stop” said Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of Democrats for social credit.
Reserve Bank funding the only sustainable option
(24 July 2006)
“Reserve Bank grants, interest-free loans and low interest loans should be available to local bodies to fund infrastructure projects” said Democrats for social credit Leader Stephnie de Ruyter, addressing a Wellington meeting yesterday.
No Escape from DHBs' Patient Cull
(23 June 2006)
The Grey Hospital corporate office’s announcement of culling over 300 West Coast patients from their waiting lists shows that the scandalous abandonment of patients needing treatment requested by their G.P.s has become a nationwide blot on successive governments’ handling of the public health system, according to Democrats for Social Credit health spokesman, David Tranter.
Cullen thinks inside the square to fully fund his Budget
(18 May 2006)
“Michael Cullen knows that the “borrowing costs” for the 2006 year could be as high as $2.6 billion, and yet he continues to think inside the square by borrowing more money from overseas owned banks” said John Pemberton, Finance Spokesman for Democrats for social credit.
World Debt Day challenge issued
(17 May 2006)
“Today, on World Debt Day, we remember the plight of the developing nations buckling under the crippling burden of debt which is repaid at the expense of the lives of their people” said Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of Democrats for social credit.
‘Buy Kiwi-Made’ a Positive Move
(15 May 2006)
“The funding package announced today for a Buy Kiwi-Made programme is a great way to promote support for New Zealand workers and as such is a positive move. But encouraging consumers to buy locally produced goods or services is only half of the story” commented Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of Democrats for social credit.
Low turnout disappoints but WATCH congratulated
(13 May 2006)
“A disappointing 38% voter response to Hamilton’s referendum on fluoridation leaves the city with a fluoride-polluted water supply. It is tragic that voter apathy has left the critical decision of whether or not Hamilton residents should benefit from fluoride-free water in the hands of such a small number of people” said Stephnie de Ruyter, Democrats for social credit Leader, commenting on the announcement of the referendum results today.
Patients pushed off lists
(11 May 2006)
“Anxiety and despair will be the result of the latest round of rationing of health services” according to Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of Democrats for social credit.
Fluoridation referendum is democracy in action
(02 May 2006)
“The move by Hamilton Mayor Michael Redman to hold a binding council referendum on the fluoridation of the public water supply is a fine example of real democracy in action” said Stephnie de Ruyter, Leader of the Democrats for social credit.
Financial System Oppresses Workers
(01 May 2006)
“May Day is International Workers’ Day: a day when we remember and recognise the tireless efforts of many to secure a fair deal for workers in New Zealand. It is a struggle which is destined to continue while we labour under a debt-based financial system which oppresses the poor and makes debt slaves of us all” said Democrats for social credit Leader, Stephnie de Ruyter.
PlunketLine
(11 April 2006)
“The Ministry of Health’s decision to hand the invaluable PlunketLine service’s contract to an international pharmaceutical distributor is unjustifiable and should be reversed” said Democrats for social credit Leader, Stephnie de Ruyter.
Student Debt approaches $8.5 billion
(03 April 2006)
The introduction this week of the government’s promised interest-free loans for students offers just a little comfort to those dependent on the scheme, yet appears to have virtually silenced the scheme’s critics, despite the tireless efforts of the NZUSA.
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