The CI Herald Homepage Keeping you informed! ISSUE 284 07 January 2006 home | contacts Optimised for 1024x768 resolution   News Herald CI Times   Columns Chooks Corner    HOT!! Aunty Pati Young Writer Youth Focus The Way Ahead   Opinion Island Comment Oppostions View   Special Features Features archives   Accomodation Mountview Lodges Webcentral Economy gets 'two thumbs up' The Finance Ministry has given the thumbs up to the country’s economic performance but the trend of sound growth has been coupled with a much stronger emphasis on the importance of the tourism sector. Andrew Turua dumped as trust chairman In a landmark decision handed down by a High court Judge prior to Christmas, Andrew Turua has been relieved of his position as Chairman of the Uritaua family's Aratere Trust known as Aratere Sec 79 Incorporated. Financial uncertainty looms over removal of import levies Should the Government really be undertaking major projects like a new Parliament building when the financial impacts of removing import levies are not yet known Medicine: Our bright young star Amanda Noovao knows what she wants, is not afraid to speak out, is a person who loves her country and has a great future ahead of her in Medicine. She is our bright young star. Baxter 80 years young A large crowd is expected to turn up at the Aotearoa Centre in Tupapa on Wednesday evening to celebrate Baxter Hunter’s 80th birthday. What's in store for us in 2006. Prime Minister Marurai is coming under increasing pressure by his coalition partner the Democratic party to follow the latter's dictates on government policies, priorities and replacement of senior public servants by D