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* Outrageous ads not so outrageous An advertising campaign targeted at central Wellington has outraged some, and left others simply speechless * Bill to ban liquor ads on radio and TV defeated A bill that would have banned liquor advertising on radio and television was defeated by a conscience vote of 80 to 36 in Parliament * Australian family dinners end in arguments FOR years families have been told not to eat dinner in front of the television but a survey of mothers shows it may be the least volatile mealtime option. * Greens' medicinal cannabis bill voted down The Green Party's three-year campaign to allow cannabis to be used for medicinal purposes has gone up in smoke * Child abuse reports increase Reports of child abuse and findings of emotional abuse and neglect have more than doubled in Christchurch over the past five years. * Smacking lobby offer rejected by PM The Government has rejected a conditional offer from the promoters of the smacking referendum that would have enabled the unpopular ballot to be called off. * Kids lose if child abuse team goes, say agencies Child advocates say children's lives will be at risk because of a Government decision to close down a specialist team promoting public awareness of what to do about child abuse * Smacking poll in hands of mother She does not have a bionic arm and cannot run faster than a speeding car. But Sheryl Savill is New Zealand's $6 million woman * Poll - Referendum 'a waste of money' Three out of four New Zealanders believe the upcoming "anti-smacking" referendum is a waste of money * Schools hiring debt collectors Cash-Strapped schools are flouting Education Ministry advice and turning to debt collectors to chase "voluntary" fees from parents Young women shun Gardasil Less than 1/3'rd of NZ schoolgirls have received the cervical cancer vaccine, as health concerns persist around the $177 million programme MORE NEWS
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Smacking debate needs some correction By BOB McCOSKRIE - The Dominion Post 12 June 2009 Linley Boniface (A question smacking of deceit, June 8) is right on one thing. We should not be spending $10 million on a referendum on the anti-smacking law. But we are for two reasons. READ MORE
Families Commission – An Outsider’s View Bob McCoskrie – National Director Family First Let’s be honest. The Families Commission was set up by the previous Labour government as a sop to the United Future party with its then eight MP’s READ MORE
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By BOB McCOSKRIE - The Dominion Post 12 June 2009 