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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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