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Copyright, Brian Harmer
Christmas began for us in our church on Christmas Eve, with
a celebration beautifully arranged by the youth of our
parish. The recently expanded church was packed wall-to-
wall with old and young, joyfully singing all the old
familiar carols and a few new ones. I gather two other
services in the Church that evening were equally packed,
and I occasionally wonder what it is about Christmas and
Easter that brings so many out of the woodwork. In any
event, having set the framework for our family celebration,
we enjoyed some quiet conversation together before retiring
for the night. We had family members in all the available
spaces in our own house, as well as next door, where the
overflow were billeted by the kind favour of our neighbour
who had already departed on her holiday. None of our family
are presently at the Christmas stocking stage, so the
morning began casually with people arising to face the day
as it pleased them. I should observe that Mary was as usual
first up, labouring over a hot stove, getting good things
ready for the meals later in the day. The pavlova cooked
and cooled overnight was perfect as always, and we rapidly
came to appreciate the convenience of being able to use the
fridge next door to store the surfeit of food. We were
lucky with the weather which was occasionally sunny but not
raining, and not excessively windy. The youngsters set up
the picnic table and sun umbrella on the back lawn, and sat
around munching various nibbles and drinking whatever was
in their glasses and listening to something loud and
discordant which they alleged was music. There were too
many of us to sit everybody down at our modest table, but a
goodly spread of food was consumed perched on knees and
other available surfaces. Through all this, granddaughter
Grace was on her best behaviour, and never lacked for
people to hold, carry, cuddle, or play with her. Members of
the family who were committed elsewhere all made contact by
phone, and good will was all around. We had a thoroughly
enjoyable Christmas, though the weather packed up within a
day or so.
I don't know for sure if this issue will get posted on the
due date, but if it doesn't, you will receive two in quick
succession. I wish you all a new year which is much better
than 2001. May it be filled with good health, happy
travels, peace and prosperity. I should acknowledge at this
time, Helen who does the formatting each week, Brian Dooley
who has been providing the financial data for almost the
entire seven year life of WYSIWYG, Tim Brown and the people
at NZ.Com an all the many people who came to the rescue
with financial support for the formatting costs. Thank you
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Thursday, 27 December
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SUMMER DROWNING TOLL RISES
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Water safety campaigners have teamed up with ACC to launch
a hard-hitting television awareness campaign. . . just as
the summer drowning toll starts to rise. Two children
drowned on Christmas Day and yesterday, one of five people
rafting down the West Coast's Buller River died after
hitting a tree. Another person has gone missing while
fishing at Lake Waihola near Milton in Otago. Water Safety
NZ spokesman Alan Muir says this year, more than 1500
people were injured while swimming, surfing or boating.
Ongoing ACC claims from water accidents cost the country 14
million dollars a year.
HUNT CONTINUES FOR 89-YEAR-OLD'S ATTACKER
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Rotorua police have now finished examining the house where
an 89-year-old woman was brutally bashed on Christmas Eve.
The pensioner underwent surgery at Waikato Hospital
yesterday for her broken jaw. Police believe robbery was
the motive for the home invasion, as the attacker tried to
use the victim's cashflow card twice shortly afterwards.
Detectives hope he may have been caught on video
surveillance tapes recorded by nearby businesses. Inquiry
head, Detective Sergeant Mark Loper says police would still
like to hear from anyone who may have seen a man acting
suspiciously in the area on December the 24th. He says the
local Neighbourhood Watch group has been helping distribute
leaflets asking for information as well.
ROAD TOLL NOW SEVEN
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The holiday road toll stands at seven after the death of a
motorcyclist overnight. A 41 year old man has died after
his motor cycle crashed head on with an oncoming vehicle on
State Highway Three near Wanganui at around 11. 30 last
night. Police say the man died while the driver of the car
has been admitted to Wanganui Hospital in a serious but
stable condition. He suffered head injuries. Police will
carry out tests today to establish the cause of the crash.
(By the weekend, this had doubled! - BH)
DEATH IN RAFTING TRAGEDY
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One person is dead after a rafting tragedy in Murchison in
the Tasman District. Police say the person was one of five
people going down the Buller River in tubes this afternoon.
They were killed when they accidentally hit a tree.
NELSON MURDER ACCUSED APPEARS
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The Nelson man accused of murdering his boarder made his
first court appearance today. The victim, 37-year-old Gary
George Chambers, was found dead at his Vanguard Street
residence on Monday afternoon. The 49-year-old owner-
occupier of the house was arrested and charged with murder
shortly after. Today he appeared in the Nelson District
Court, and was remanded in custody without plea until
January the seventh for a psychiatric assessment. Head of
the investigation, Detective Sergeant Wayne McCoy says
police are now investigating the background of the accused.
PETER BLAKE REMEMBERED BY VOLVO CREWS
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Sir Peter Blake has been remembered at the start of the
third leg of the Volvo Ocean Race. The eight yachts of the
Volvo fleet departed Sydney's Darling Harbour earlier
today, bound for Auckland via Hobart. The ABC's yachting
commentator Peter Shipway says the crews paid tribute to
the late Sir Peter Blake, by observing a minute's silence
and throwing wreaths into the water. He says it was
extremely moving, especially for those who knew Peter Blake
well like Kevin Shoebridge, Grant Dalton and Ross Field,
who had sailed with him in round-the-world races. Since Sir
Peter's death, questions have been raised about the future
of Blake Expeditions, the environmental mission he started.
Expedition spokesman Alan Sefton says he is confident
Blake's legacy will go on - for now they return to the UK
to assess all the offers of support. He says they need to
look at the various attributes Sir Peter brought to the
organisation, and see how to put those back together in a
different way. Mr Sefton says they must talk to present and
potential sponsors to ensure they have the funding to
continue.
GREENIES BACK PEACEKEEPERS
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The Green Party is backing the move to send New Zealand
peacekeepers to Afghanistan. A contingency of 25 Defence
Force personnel is being prepared to be stationed with the
International Security Assistance Force in Kabul. The
Green's co-leader, Rod Donald says he hopes New Zealand
will keep up its good reputation of peacekeeping. He says
he is pleased the Government is finally doing the right
thing in Afghanistan. Mr Donald says he was disappointed
that the Government had sent the SAS to fight with the US
when it should have waited to send in peacekeepers. He says
he hopes the Western World gets it right in Afghanistan
this time round by helping the country rebuild instead of
leaving it, as it did after the Russian conflict.
NASH LOSES SUSPENSION APPEAL
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Auckland all-rounder Dion Nash has lost his appeal against
a three-match suspension for verbal abuse. Nash was
suspended for abusing an opposing player and an umpire
during a State Championship match against Otago and was
ruled out of all cricket until January 3. New Zealand
cricket CEO Martin Snedden says Nash's breach of the code
of conduct was extremely disappointing and the suspension
is an appropriate punishment. He says Nash has given a poor
example to other players and at the same time jeopardised
his place in the Black Caps.
TRAVELLERS URGED TO KILL BEES
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Travellers are being urged to kill any stray bees they find
in their vehicles to prevent the further spread of the
varroa mites. The bee killing pest has devastated the bee
industry by infecting hives north of Taranaki across to
East Cape. Beekeepers' Association, president, Don Bell is
concerned with the higher volume of traffic during
Christmas varroa mites may spread beyond the infected area.
He says if a bee carrying mites hitched a lift in a vehicle
it could spread the pest when it exited the vehicle and
spread the pest south of the infected area. Mr Bell says
the travelling public can do their bit in slowing the
spread of the pest by disposing of any bees in their
vehicle. He says beekeepers are trying to prevent the pest
from making its way to the South Island. Don Bell says if
the pest makes it way to the South Island it will cost
millions of dollars worth of potential export income.
EXPENSE A BAR TO WONDER DRUG
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There is disappointment that a cancer wonder-drug might not
get state funding. It now seems unlikely Pharmac will
subsidise Glivec - a new and highly effective drug for the
treatment of chronic myeloid leukaemia. Without the subsidy
up to 50 New Zealanders a year face a $65,000 bill.
Executive Director of the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
Jim Hamilton says those people and their families are being
let down. He says without it those patients could die
within 12 months. Mr Hamilton accepts that Pharmac has a
constant balancing act on its hands in terms of what to
fund and what not to fund. But he says the patients live in
hope that the drug will be subsidised soon.
TELECOM JACKS UP PRICES
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Telecom has announced increases of up to 25 percent in the
cost of calls, as part of an across-the-board price review.
Off-peak toll calls will rise by 4 cents a minute, to 19
cents a minute. The cost of having a residential phone line
is increasing by almost 5 percent, to $38. 05 a month.
There will also be an increase in the optional wiring
maintenance charge, which rises by 29 cents a month, to $2.
24 a month. Telecom Marketing General Manager Kevin Kenrick
says phone users have changed their calling habits,
creating an explosive growth in local calling. Dial-up
internet access has also placed a heavy strain on the
Telecom network, which has cost the company $119 million in
upgrade expenses. Telecom's practice of charging the same
for calls to mobile phones overseas calls as to landlines
will end. Mr Kenrick says most overseas countries are
increasing their international mobile rates.
MORE TEACHER STRIKES POSSIBLE
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More secondary teacher strikes are on the cards next year,
according to the head of the teachers' union. Just three
weeks ago, teachers and the government announced a
settlement providing for a 3. 5 percent pay rise, and less
classroom contact time. But PPTA President Jen McCutcheon
warns members may not ratify the contract in February, as
many think the salary increase is inadequate. She points to
a survey showing high numbers of teachers going overseas to
better paying jobs, as proof of their dissatisfaction. Ms
McCutcheon says almost 100 secondary teachers resigned in
October to teach overseas, where the pay is better. In
addition, she says 60 percent of secondary heads expect a
staffing shortfall next year.
US BOUND PASSENGERS GET SHOES X-RAYED
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Passengers flying to America on United Airlines flights are
getting their shoes x-rayed as they check in at Auckland
Airport. This follows a bombing attempt by a passenger with
explosives in his shoes on an American Airlines flight from
Paris and Miami at the weekend. New Zealand Aviation
Security Service Manager Mark Everitt says the new measures
which were introduced on Christmas day only affect US
registered airlines. He says Qantas and Air New Zealand
passengers remain unaffected with routine security measures
remaining in place. Mr Everitt says he is not sure whether
the new measure will be introduced to Air New Zealand,
Qantas and domestic flights. He says the US Federal
Aviation Authority will advise the New Zealand authorities
about any further security increases
(By the weekend, this was extended to all US bound flights
- BH)
MALLARD ACCUSES TEACHERS OF BREAKING SILENCE PACT
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Education Minister Trevor Mallard is accusing the secondary
teachers' union of breaking a 'silence pact', over a
contract settlement package teachers have yet to accept. Mr
Mallard is upset by the PPTA's comment that its members may
not ratify the deal, when they vote on it in February. PPTA
President Jen McCutcheon says many teachers are unhappy
with the pay rise provision which would see salaries
increase by three and a half percent. Ms McCutcheon says
they do not believe it is enough to bring people into the
profession and keep them there.
(I would like Mr Mallard to give a convincing justification
as to why he is keeping secrets from the people who pay the
bills. - BH)
Friday, 28 December
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TWISTER HITS WHAKATANE
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A small twister has ripped through Whakatane lifting a
trampoline through the air and dumping it on power lines
causing power cuts. The tornado at two this morning also
lifted roofs and took out half an oak tree. Last month,
nearby Awakeri was hit by a tornado destroying at least one
home and causing a trail of destruction behind it.
LIGHTNING HITS PASSENGER PLANE
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An Air New Zealand aircraft struck by lightning is being
inspected today. The 737 passenger jet with 122 passengers
and six crew flying from Wellington to Dunedin was hit by
lightning above the Kaikoura area. Air New Zealand media
officer Val Hayes says the aircraft was diverted to
Christchurch and passengers mainly tourists flown to
Dunedin on another aircraft. She says none of the
passengers were injured and there was no apparent damage to
the aircraft.
ROAD TOLL REACHES TEN
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The road toll is rising and Road Safety officials are
frustrated the message is not getting through. The road
toll climbed to 11 last night when a women died in hospital
after a serious crash on Christmas Day. The women was a
passenger in a car which possibly failed to stop at an
intersection. And yesterday a ten year old boy was killed
after being struck by a car while riding his bike in the
West Coast town of Greymouth. National Road Safety Manager,
Superintendent Steve Fitzgerald hopes poor weather and the
road toll will remind people to take special precautions on
the roads. He says people are still driving too fast and
need to watch their following distance. Mr Fitzgerald says
after a year of good work the Christmas season is
disappointing. He says this time last year the road toll
was two.
RAIN CAUSES HAVOC IN CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND
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Heavy overnight rain is causing havoc in the central North
island. In Fielding, the occupants of four houses had to be
evacuated after heavy surface flooding. The Manawatu Gorge
is closed this morning because of a slip last night. And
the road leading to Ngawi township south of the Wairarapa
is also closed after a slip. Contractors are working on the
road this morning. Police say while the Rimutaka Hill road
is still open motorists should drive with care. State
highway one near Hunterville which was closed from midnight
is now open.
(I was out shopping when the heavens opened. In less than
an hour cars parked in Pharazyn Street in Lower Hutt were
in water up to their sills. The racket was intense! - BH)
FRESH CALLS FOR ARMY CHIEF TO RESIGN
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The major opposition parties are united in their calls for
the head of the Army's resignation, as the controversy over
document shredding reignites. Papers released under the
Official Information Act suggest that Army Chief Major
General Maurice Dodson deliberately ordered the destruction
of confidential documents to ensure the public would never
see them. National's Defence spokesman, Max Bradford, says
Mr Dodson must be suspended. He says the Army Chief has
acted in a manner which is "utterly unconstitutional". ACT
and New Zealand First have also expressed outrage following
the release of the report. New Zealand First MP Ron Mark
says Maurice Dodson has shown no regard for the democratic
process. The release of the investigation into the
allegations of document shredding comes as the Defence
Force prepares to release the findings of another internal
investigation, this time into strategy leaks. Defence
bosses will hold a press conference in Wellington later
today.
(Regrettably I suspect that, whatever the facts of the
case, the Major General's reputation has been muddied
beyond redemption. - BH)
TUANZ BACKS TELECOM PRICE HIKES
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The Telecommunication Users Association of New Zealand is
backing price hikes by Telecom . Telecom has announced
increases in its call charges and line rentals effective
February saying kiwis have changed their phone habits.
TUANZ spokesperson Ernie Newman agrees that the telephone
has changed from what it was a decade ago. He says people
spend more time on data calls to surf the internet. Mr
Newman says Telecom found itself in a helpless situation
and has increased its line rentals to cope with the costs.
PHARMACISTS SLATE HEALTH MINISTER
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Pharmacists have attacked Health Minister Annette King over
the government's plans to deregulate pharmacy ownership,
arguing that her credibility within the health sector has
hit an all-time low. Ms King is in the firing line for her
decision to release cabinet's deregulation decision during
the holiday season. The changes will eventually mean anyone
can own and operate a chemist. Pharmacy Guild President
Gray Maingay says pharmacists feel betrayed by the
Minister. He says the move could have a serious impact on
public safety.
UNITED FLIERS GET SHOE X-RAYS
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Passengers flying to America on United Airlines flights are
getting their shoes x-rayed as they check in at Auckland
Airport. This follows a bombing attempt by a passenger with
explosives in his shoes on an American Airlines flight from
Paris and Miami at the weekend. New Zealand Aviation
Security Service Manager Mark Everitt says the new
measures, which were introduced on Christmas Day, only
affect US registered airlines. He says Qantas and Air New
Zealand passengers remain unaffected with routine security
measures remaining in place. Mr Everitt says he is not sure
whether the new measure will be introduced to Air New
Zealand, Qantas and domestic flights. He says the US
Federal Aviation Authority will advise the New Zealand
authorities about any further security increases.
COROMANDEL POLICE VOW TO CRACK DOWN ON DRUNK TEENS
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Police on the Coromandel Peninsula are vowing to take a
tough line over the region's summer liquor ban. Inspector
Alan Shearer says officers will not hesitate to arrest
anyone caught breaching the ban, which is now in force
until January the 7th. It applies to all beaches, reserves
and many streets in Whangamata and Pauanui. Inspector
Shearer says police, community groups and the local council
are working closely together to ensure there is a family-
friendly environment on the Coromandel Peninsula this year.
He is also urging parents to check that their teenagers
have organised accommodation before they set off for the
peninsula this summer. Inspector Shearer says it is
unacceptable for parents not to know where their children
are staying, or who is supervising them.
Saturday, 29 December
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FIRE INVESTIGATIONS UNDERWAY
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The Fire Service and police are investigating two
suspicious fires in different parts of the North Island.
Just after two this morning up to 30 derelict cars were set
alight at a wreckers in the suburb of Taita in Hutt City.
At about the same time a conference centre at Margrain
vineyard in Martinborough was destroyed by fire. Fire
Safety Officer, Henry Stechman says a security guard
discovered the blaze early this morning while responding to
a security alarm. He suspects the fire is arson. Meanwhile
a house has burnt to the ground in the remote Far Northland
farming area of Te Hapua, 30 kilometres south-east from
Cape Reinga. Firefighters are at the scene.
RURAL PROPERTY DEMAND HIGH
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Demand for rural properties has sky rocketed. The latest
statistics from the Rural Property Institute shows the
rural property market is increasing dramatically in
November. The national rural property sales volume hit 306
units last month compared to 214 sales in November last
year. The average price also rose, from 527 thousand
dollars last November to just over 757 thousand this year,
an increase of over 32 percent. The sale of grazing land
was the most popular with a total of 105 sales recorded.
Rural Property Institute spokesman Murray Cleland says the
results are a reflection of the optimism and the confidence
in the rural economy. Dairy farms were also a good mover
with 83 properties changing hands in November, up from 52
last year, with 33 sales in Waikato alone.
NO SWIMMING IN WAIROA RIVER
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Swimming is off limits in the Wairoa River in Hawke's Bay,
as public health officials monitor extremely high levels of
E-coli bacteria. A public health warning is in force for
the river, with boaties and swimmers advised against using
it. Health Protection Officer Bruce Butters says they are
still trying to pinpoint the exact source of the bacteria,
but it is thought to be animal faeces rather than human
sewage. The E-coli levels are being checked daily. Local
residents can phone the Swimsafe hotline on 06 878 1368 for
an update on the situation each morning.
POLICE CLOSE IN ON MEAT THIEVES
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Police investigating a $100,000 dollar meat heist say they
are closing in on the thieves. Fifteen tonnes of export
beef was stolen from the Affco meat works in Horotiu, near
Hamilton, two weeks ago. Detective Gavin Hall believes most
of the meat ended up on Christmas dinner plates, but they
are following strong leads. He says there have been
sightings of Affco boxes being off-loaded into a South
Auckland butcher shop, from a yellow ute or van. Detective
Hall says any butchers who were complicit in the theft face
jail time, due to the high value of the meat. He is
appealing to any butchers who may have unwittingly bought
the meat to come forward.
PETROL DOWN 10C
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The major fuel companies have reduced their fuel prices by
ten cents per litre tonight, in a scramble for the holiday
dollar. Shell began the latest round of reductions,
announcing a cut of 10c a litre in the price of 91, 96 and
diesel, until midnight Saturday. BP has followed suit, as
has Caltex. Mobil is offering a similar reduction in its
price, and says it will keep the cut in place until 9am on
Sunday.
(How odd that this little flurry should occur on the day
that OPEC has decided to cut production to push prices up.
- BH)
NATS DEMAND COURTS MARTIAL OF ARMY LEAKERS
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National's Defence spokesman Max Bradford says a report on
Defence Force indiscretions, confirms his suspicions of a
conspiracy to capture the defence budget, by the Army. The
State Services Commissioner's report into the behaviour of
senior staff identified at least 30 leaks to the press and
opposition MP's, from two competing factions within the
Army. Mr Bradford says that raises serious questions about
how the country's Army-centric defence policy was drawn up.
He says it is based on a conspiracy by a small group of
Army officers, whose aim was to get rid of the Air Force.
Mr Bradford wants those involved court-martialled and
dishonourably discharged.
(That last paragraph is perilously close to give them a
fair trial then hang them. I hope it is not a direct quote.
I think there are a few issues here. One is that serving
officers should not be disenfranchised and prohibited from
having and expressing private views. The next is that we
should not be convicting anyone of crimes unless they are
indeed crimes. I would like to know which law the officers
are being accused of breaching. I am not in favour of
dishonourable behaviour, but we cannot impose retrospective
rules just because we are morally outraged. If the present
law does not specifically require political neutrality,
then on what authority should they be punished? - BH)
TUANZ WANTS KIWI SHARE OVERHAUL
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The Telecommunications Users Association believes the
recent increase in Telecom's residential line prices shows
the Kiwi Share is working against those it is designed to
protect. The Kiwi share allows Telecom to increase prices
in line with inflation every year... the company has
announced rises in home line rentals and toll calls. TUANZ
Chief Executive Ernie Newman says the Kiwi Share was
implemented at a time when telecommunications was all about
voice traffic but now the internet has changed that. He
says if the Kiwi Share is not modernised in the near future
it will result in this country having a stone age
telecommunications service. Mr Newman says in its current
form allows Telecom as a dominant supplier to increase its
prices by the rate of inflation without scrutiny or
challenge which is an antiquated concept that has no place
in today's economy. He says Telecom has been able to claim
a price increase from its captive customers without any
case being made. And Ernie Newman says it comes at a time
when competition has been significantly reduced with the
amalgamation of Telstra and Clear.
KIWI PEACEKEEPERS ROLE IN AFGHAN UNCERTAIN
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It's uncertain what role Kiwi peacekeepers will play when
they get to Afghanistan. Prime Minister Helen Clark
announced this week that 25 peace keepers will join British
Forces in the international peace keeping force in
Afghanistan. Army Joint Headquarters Public Affairs Officer
Major Jules Lovelock says 27 officers are training at the
Hobson Air base in Auckland. She says they are waiting for
the British forces to inform them whether the officers are
needed in Afghanistan and if they are what jobs they will
be carrying out. Major Lovelock says the officers will be
ready for the trip on Sunday. She says the officers have
undergone nuclear, biological and chemical training but
they will not serve in the front line.
NZ FIRST WANTS POLITICS OUT OF THE MILITARY
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New Zealand First says it's time to get politics out of the
military, in the wake of a damning report on Defence Force
leaks. The State Services Commissioner's report into the
behaviour of officers found at least 30 leaks to the press
and opposition MP's, which came from two competing factions
within the Army. New Zealand First Defence spokesman Ron
Mark calls the report fair, despite earlier reservations it
would be. Now he wants Labour to come clean on its
involvement prior to the last election. "Get it on the
table, get it out there, get cleaned up, and allow the
service- men and women who are working their butts off
overseas to get on with doing the job they're meant to be
doing." Mr Mark says any witch hunt is likely to net a
number of very senior Army officers. He also says the
report raises questions about the treatment of whistle-
blowers within the military.
(Which goes back to my earlier comment... if the law does
not yet prevent this, then by all means change the law, but
you can't punish people for breaking a law which I suspect
does not yet exist - BH)
THE FINANCIAL PAGE
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Date: 27 December 2001 Brian Dooley
Wellington New Zealand
CURRENCIES
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The currency codes given below conform to ISO 4217, which
can be found at http://www.xe.net/currency/iso_4217.htm.
The rates given are for telegraphic transfer and are
as given in the Wellington Evening Post today.
To Buy NZD 1.00
USD 0.4202
AUD 0.8251
GBP 0.2892
JPY 55.12
CAD 0.6725
EUR 0.4795
FRF 3.1416
DEM 0.9370
HKD 3.2846
SGD 0.7751
ZAR 5.0548
CHF 0.7127
INTEREST RATES (%)
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90 Day: 4.86
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