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This blog was dedicated to the monitoring of latest developments in Central, Regional and Local politics from its base in New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. The blog was run by a team with unique insights into latest developments. The Hive was not politically aligned, but did support policy that was best for the growth of business and the economy. Given the obvious interest from our readership The Hive from time to time delved into the politics of other countries or regions.

Sep 22, 2008

NZ First Becoming More Desperate

Why the Masterton Police Station???

New Zealand First has laid a complaint with police over the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) giving evidence to a parliamentary inquiry.
NZPA understands party president George Groombridge laid the complaint at Masterton police station this morning.
Last Thursday, party leader Winston Peters said the SFO had exceeded its powers by giving evidence to Parliament's privileges committee.
The committee is looking into a $100,000 donation from billionaire Owen Glenn for Mr Peters' legal fees.
Behind closed doors, the committee considered SFO evidence relating to Mr Peters' claim he paid back his lawyer $40,000 in court-ordered costs from his failed Tauranga electoral petition.
The SFO is holding a separate inquiry into two other donations to NZ First.
Queen Bee at 3:29 PM
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