Search

Reports on the New Zealand land registrar-general Brendan Boyle's rejection of six applications for landbrokers' licenses. Difficulty for Australian non-lawyer conveyancers to operate in the country; Law degree and work experiences as prerequisites for granting landbrokers' licenses to local applicants; Boyle's denial that the land registry was acting anticompetitively.

Focuses on the economically liberal India as a potential export market for New Zealand. India's absorption of expatriates; State-subsidized green revolution; India as an optional stopover on the exporters' Asian tour; Trade Commissioner Ian Stockwell's establishment of an enviable relationship with expatriate New Zealanders; Obstacles to India's growth; Integration of India into the global economy.

Reports on the appointment of New Zealand Conservation Authority Chairman Duncan McMullin as mediator of the compensation claim against the Crown by families of the Cave Creek, Westland accident victims. Authority's ties with the Department of Conservation (DOC); Conservation Authority as a nominally independent body with statutory duties relating to conservation.

Focuses on the impact of violence on the prospects for economic growth in South Asia. Conflict between India and Pakistan; Myanmar's clampdown on democratic protesters led by Aung San Suu Kyi; Police murder of Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's estranged brother Murtaza Bhutto; Economic reform initiatives in India. INSET: Policeman killed..

Cites Bach Consulting's report `Organisational Diagnostic' calling for a revamp of the New Zealand Conservation Department for an effective implementation of quality conservation management. Progressive Green Party's criticism of the department's failure to acknowledge the severity of a review of its management structure; Report's criticism of the amount of time spent on community relations.

Reports on the cost cutting program at National Mutual Holdings until 1999. Forecasts of savings generated by the company due to the program; Optimism on the permanence of the program in the company's management; Comments from company officials.

Focuses on the implications of the New Zealand Law Commission proposals to extend the `fairness' principle in family law beyond the grave for the traditional inheritance rights. Important aspects of the proposed succession act; Possible restriction or removal of the right of adult children to claim from a parent's estate; Difficulty in defining the family for succession law purposes.

Presents an excerpt from the book `Scandal at Cave Creek,' which deals with the liability of New Zealand's Depart of Conservation for the collapse of a viewing platform which led to the death of 14 young people. Warning of a safety problem which had been unheeded; Calls for the resignation of Conservation Minister Denis Marshall; Refusal of Commissioner Graeme Noble to address questions of personal culpability.

Reports that a court ruling in New Zealand, which, if upheld on appeal, would give the ex-wife a share of her husband's future income has led to a rush to secure matrimonial property agreements. Other countries which have similar laws; Provisions of the 1976 Matrimonial Property Act; Court of Appeals ruling in `Lankow v. Rose.'

Looks into a report prepared by New Zealand's Law Commission for Attorney-General Paul East which will recommend ways where government departments can be held liable for breaking the law. Key provisions of the report; Report as a result of the 1995 Cave Creek tragedy.

Reports that the New Zealand First (NZF) Party polled a record 30% of the party vote in the `National Business Review-Consultus' poll. Lead of the National Party; NZF's growth as flash in the pan; Widened support base brought by Winston Peters' attack on immigration and foreign control of assets; NZF's strong gains in the electorate level.

Reports on the results of a poll of New Zealand voters conducted by the `National Business Review' and `Consultus' in May 1996. Popularity of the New Zealand First party; Voters' confidence in the country.

Reports that tobacco company WD&HO Wills has boycotted Ansett New Zealand because of the latter's decision to make its terminals smoke free from May 1, 1996. WD&HO's plan to use other airlines; Cancellation of WD&HO's staff memberships to Ansett's Golden Wing Club; Ansett's defense of its smoke-free policy.

Focuses on academic David Green's book `From Welfare State to Civil Society: Towards Welfare That Works in New Zealand' condemning New Zealand's welfare state. Claims by Green that the welfare state fosters crime, breaks up families and destroys work ethic; Moral and financial problems caused by the country's welfare system. INSETS: Failures in the welfare model.;Welfare state escape plan..

Reports on the increase in public satisfaction rating of New Zealand First political party leader Winston Peters during an opinion poll. Highest rating among the four main political leaders in New Zealand; Similar increase in party votes of Peters' party; Performance of other political parties.

Speculates on the corporate strategy of Fletcher Challenge. Acquisition of New Zealand's largest aluminum extruder and distributor; Amount paid for the joint venture.

Reports on the results of `The National Business Review-Consultus' poll which revealed that foreign investment and immigration are shaping up to be key election issues in New Zealand. Rise in New Zealand First's share of the party vote due to the increase in its fortunes; Popularity of New Zealand Firsts's Winston Peters as political leader due to his attacks on foreign investment and immigration.

Reports on DB Breweries' efforts to keep Auckland Warriors rugby football team heads Ian Robson and John Monie, following the plans of the team to return to the Australian Rugby League. Auckland Warriors' ability to draw public support; DB's support to the Super League.

Reports on the 1,900 American dollars each families of the 14 people killed in Cave Creek, Arizona will get for the loss. Standard accident compensation funeral benefit; Results of ACC law that limits people's right to sue for personal injury; Appeal for the government to offer a better deal.

Presents a summary of news stories from December 15, 1995 to January 14, 1996 in New Zealand. Includes news on the economy; Business; Welfare; Motoring; Politics.

Reports on Capral Aluminium's breach of its confidentiality agreement with Comalco-CCH Aluminium. Aim to poach the extrusion joint venture's clients; Plan to sell Comalco-CCH to other parties.

Reports that the Conservation Department of New Zealand could face manslaughter charges over the Cave Creek tragedy in spite of Doc's whitewash by the commission of inquiry. Allegations that Doc staff are grossly negligent and breached the Crimes Act; Synopsis of the Cave Creek tragedy; Admission of poor judgment made by some staff in Doc's West Coast conservancy; Allegation of the lawyer of the victims in Cave Creek.

Reports that key evidence ignored at the Cave Creek inquiry alleges the New Zealand Conservation Department (DOC) was warned 13 months before April 1995 of an urgent safety problem in department. Claims from former DOC training coordinator Allan Wasmuth; Casualties resulting from the collapse of a faulty DOC viewing platform; People presenting written submissions.

Explains the significance of the Commonwealth international organization in the 20th century. Historical background of the organization; Representation; Readmission of South Africa in the organization after being ousted in 1961; Changes in the organization since its establishment; Political structure and system of Commonwealth member countries; New members admitted to the organization in 1995.

Reports on the edge of Auckland, New Zealand Mayor Les Mills over challenger Pam Corkery heading into the 1995 election. Poll survey by `The National Business Review' magazine; Potential victory of Corkery because of her high public awareness.

Reports on statements by Foreign Affairs minister Don McKinnon of New Zealand to deny that it is ruling out a cut in funding to the Cook Islands. Denial that the government is reviewing Cook Islanders' New Zealand citizenship to force the wine-box tax issue; Negotiations between Cook Islands prime minister Sir Geoffrey Henry and McKinnon on relations between Cook Islands and New Zealand.

Reports on the popularity of rugby league football in New Zealand. Comparison with the rugby union; Impact of the high visibility of the DB Bitter Auckland Warriors; Hesitance of the union to become professional.

Reports that the New Zealand Dairy Board is seeking judgment against a Chinese company for selling a copycat milkpowder product as being the board's, even though the company will not front up in court. Marketing of Anfine, a high-calcium, non-fat milkpowder throughout China; Comments from New Zealand Milk Products general manager Bob Major.

Reports that New Zealand's richest man in 1994, Douglas Goodfellow, has surrendered his voting rights in the charitable trusts containing most of his assets. Reduction of public-company holdings in a portfolio rearrangement; Impact on the Saint Kentigern Trust.

Reports on the effect of New Zealand's Alliance Party's push for an early general election in New Zealand on the party's public support. Alliance's decision to withdraw support for the government; Increase in National Party's electorate vote; Increase in business confidence.

Reports that the reforms instigated by Asian Development Bank's (ADB) New Zealand branch have earned the praises of ADB president Mitsuo Sato. Acceptance of the free market system; Initiation of public sector management; Market situation in other Asian countries.

Discusses proposals concerning equal employment opportunity (EEO) programs in New Zealand. Call for mandatory EEO policies in the private sector; Position by academics on the employment merit test; Use of redefined merit to achieve equality in employment.

Examines the tourism industry of New Zealand in the wake of the increasing tourism in the country. Concern of the authorities over transport, road, hotels, environment and quality and quantity of the tourists; Reasons of visit.

Reports on New Zealand Finance Minister Bill Birch's statement that planned tax cuts will be implemented in 1996 or 1997. Spending of the money on health and education services; Broad-base and low rate tax environment; Doubts on a long political tradition of tax cuts.

Focuses on expectations of a fall in profits of companies in New Zealand with offshore investments due to rise in the kiwi dollar relative to the Australian dollar. Losses for listed companies, farmers and exporters to the US dollar zone; Partial offsetting of losses by cheaper imports; Strong performance of kiwi dollar as a reflection of overseas confidence in New Zealand economy.

Discusses the possibility of seizure of assets of schools on North Shore in Auckland, New Zealand, due to non-payment of unfunded sewage rates under the 1988 Rating Powers Act. Dispute over hiking of sewerage rates by the North Shore City Council; Legal action by the North Shore City Council against the schools; Details of the rating dispute.

Discusses the results of a survey conducted by New Zealand's `The National Business Review,' on the public's perception on lawyers. Lawyers' rank of seventh out of ten in public respect; Politics and discontent among partners in law firms as a factor for the decline in the profession's collective image; Resurgence of lawyers' preference for sole practice.

Reports on the search of Singapore futures dealer Nick Leeson, the man responsible for the collapse of United Kingdom's merchant bank Barings. Impact of the failure on Asian financial markets and British pound.

Reports on the accusation of management expert, Peter Drucker, against the management of the Barings merchant bank in Britain. His comments on futures dealer Nick Leeson; Impact of Barings failure on various Japanese markets.

Focuses on New Zealand's insurance industry. Crisis; Marketing schemes; Insurance crimes; Feedback from industry executives.

Focuses on the illegal activities of the Auckland, New Zealand-registered, United States-owned International Casualty and Surety Company. Disaster insurance scheme; Company operations; Financial issues; Comparison with the First Assurance & Casualty Co.

Features a telephone interview with Peter Drucker, an American management expert. Publications by Drucker; Assessment of world political, economic and business trends. INSET: Drucker on...Russia, quality, fads, big corporations...

Several letters to the editor related to rugby league in Australia are presented including, one on the annual State of the Origin rugby league championship, one on St. George Illawarra Dragons rugby league team's coach Wayne Bennett's signing of rugby league player Mark Gasnier, and one on rugby league player Jarryd Hayne.

Presents the results of a poll conducted by the `National Business Review' periodical on issues pertaining to the perception of the public of the capital gains tax in New Zealand. Suggestion that New Zealanders are paying to much taxes; Provision of statistical information.

Reports that Wellington petitioner Margaret Robertson obtained the necessary signatures to force a referendum on a smaller Parliament in New Zealand. Number of signatures which Robertson collected; Circumstances surrounding the referendum.

Reports that in a National Business Review-Consultus opinion poll on the political parties in New Zealand, the Labour party has increased its lead on the National party. Statistical information from the poll; What will be the result of an election, based on the poll; Details on National's performance.

Profiles David Moore, general manager of the New Zealand's Health Funding Authority (HFA). Background information on Moore; What Moore's job entails; Career details on Moore; Comments from Moore.

Reports that an appeal is to be made directly to the Privy Council in London, England by Auckland, New Zealand lawyer Peter Neumegen, for special leave to have his law company's name-change appeal heard. Rejection of an application made by Neumegen for leave by the Court of Appeal in July, 1998; Circumstances surrounding the rejection of the appeal; Identification of the persons who would argue Neumegen's appeal in London; Why Neumegen want to change the company's name.

Reports that on August 13, 1998, New Zealand's Finance Minister Bill Birch said that the economic changes developed were still in place, as markets react to the walkout of New Zealand First cabinet. Other views from Birch; Performance of the markets; Speculation surrounding the future of the microeconomic policy-reform program; What is cited as the only event that could have a negative reaction in the country.

Reports that in New Zealand, according to the `National Business Review-Consultus' poll in 1998, Labour leader Helen Clark remained the most popular politician with a rating of 58%. How Clark ranks against Prime Minister Jenny Shipley and Alliance leader Jim Anderton; Examination of the points awarded to other politicians competing in the polls; Contact information available.