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Nanny State

  • Armstrong on Folic Acid July 21, 2009
  • Labour confirms support of compulsory mass medication July 19, 2009
  • SST declares victory on folic acid debate July 19, 2009
  • Key acts on folic acid debate July 15, 2009
  • More on Folic Acid in bread July 14, 2009
  • The Folic Acid controversy July 13, 2009
  • The war against bottled water July 9, 2009
  • Rich on Food Safety June 9, 2009
  • Thank you to the Greens April 4, 2009
  • Tolley terminates food police February 5, 2009
  • A small victory against nanny state December 17, 2008
  • City Vision Cr votes to ban smoking in Auckland CBD December 16, 2008
  • Seatbelts for Tractors November 26, 2008
  • The shower ad November 6, 2008
  • The Greens banned list October 28, 2008
  • After smacking, tuckshops and showers, now it is your number of kids October 18, 2008
  • From weak showers to cold showers October 16, 2008
  • Showers saved for now October 15, 2008
  • Incandescent light bulbs June 18, 2008
  • Goodbye Pineapple Lumps April 24, 2008
  • Closing Businesses March 21, 2008
  • HoS supports Public Health Bill March 16, 2008
  • Party Pill ban passed March 14, 2008
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