New Zealand general election

stages of the conflict. [7] By 1969 however, anti-war protests were gathering momentum and opposition to conscription was growing, with more people believing the war could not be won. The Gorton Government (returned with a reduced majority at the 1969 Election) ceased to

those colours (in some instances) then people will not be able to distinguish them — this generally shown in a newborn babies case. Through a socially constructed perspective, certain ways of living are formed for each persons gender, in olden day New Zealand, women, at a certain point in time were assumed to stay at home, with the children and be ‘good wives.’ Whereas men were to be in the labour force, whether it be working class, or in the higher areas of parliament. This was all up until the mid

never too late, right? Admittedly, she probably should’ve stuck with being a Supreme Court Justice. In an interview with New York Times reporter Adam Liptak last Friday, Justice Ginsburg said, “I can’t imagine what this place would be — I can’t imagine what the country would be — with Donald Trump as our president.” Adding that, “Now it’s time for us to move to New Zealand.” Upon

Winnipeg General Strike: On, May 1919 a strike occurred in the city of Winnipeg. Workers went on strike to improve working and living conditions. The employers wanted $0.85/hour and 8 hours of work/day. May 1st, building and metal traders council voted to go on strike. May 15th, 30 000 workers went on strike as well. Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal went on a strike to support the strike occurring in Winnipeg. The government declared federal workers to return to work. On June 21st, Bloody Saturday

Commons only. But, despite the issue being outside the Senate’s mandate, in 1975, Australia’s Senate blocked the passage of the budget and resulted in the dismissal of government and creating a new one by the Governor General (Smith, 2003, p. 248). - In addition, abolishing the Senate, such as in New Zealand, results in the loss of valuable experience of senators and the long-term vision that extends beyond the electoral cycle. Also, abolishing the Senate results in losing the safeguard to populism

“U.S is on the verge of political changes due to the upcoming presidential elections. Whether the citizens elect a Republican or a Democrat President; there will be major changes in the country.” This a very broad and general statement, but in its brevity it holds substantial meaning for country’s economy. As with other presidential elections, some political and economic issues are taking precedence over others and these issues will drive how our country’s policies will change in the near and distant

Share repurchases and the protection of shareholders* KATHLEEN VAN DER LINDE** 1 Introduction From a creditor’s perspective there is not much difference between the payment of a dividend in respect of a share and a payment for the acquisition or repurchase of that share. However, from the point of view of the shareholder a dividend is a return on capital while a repurchase is a return of capital to the vendor shareholder. Share repurchases change the structure of the company’s share capital

Niue is a country in the South Pacific Ocean with an estimated population of 1,190.[1] Since 1974, it has been self-governing in free association with New Zealand. [2] Niue controls its own internal affairs, while New Zealand retains responsibility for its defence and external relations[3] and is required to provide necessary economic and administrative assistance.[4] Niue does not have a Bill of Rights guaranteeing fundamental rights or freedom from discrimination. Law relevant to human rights

following its elections under the system called FPTP (first past the post) and still elect under the same system. Since the 1990’s, electoral reform has been increasingly associated with calls for an end to the federal and provincial governments’ use of the first past the post (FPTP) voting system in favor of one that is proportionally representative of Canadians political preferences. (Yarhi.E, 2015). Electoral

more informal methods of participation as social norms evolve, and how this reduces the extent to which there is a crisis. There is a trend of falling electoral turnout in a variety of established democracies. The percentage turnout at UK General Elections as a proportion of the electorate has declined from 72.8% in 1945 to 66.1% in 2015. (UK Political Info) In April 2011, parliamentary registers were 82.3% complete, compared to 1950s and 60s registers which were found to be 96% complete. (Electoral