BMW Archive

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    Key keeps digging on BMW fleet purchase - by frog



    Is John Key really expecting anyone to believe that his Government’s shambolic handling of the BMW fleet purchase was caused by Private Kirifi Mila’s death in Afghanistan and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s visit? “What I can say is it wasn’t helped by the death (of Private Kirifi Mila). Also the (Australian PM Julia) Gillard [...] read more
    February 21, 2011 12:15 pm - 39 Comments
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    Government Beamer contract optional, no penalty - by frog



    Well done Metiria, for breaking the story of the Government’s BMW limousine purchase for its Ministers. When Bill English is encouraging everyone else to cut back, spending $6.8 million on new limousines for Ministers to swan about in when the existing fleet is less than 3 years old is indeed a disgrace. There has been [...] read more
    February 16, 2011 10:12 pm - 17 Comments
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    James Bond saves (a little bit of) petrol - by frog



    It seems James Bond has ditched the Aston Martin and BMW for a more full efficient car. Can Helen Clark do the same? Hat tip : Ecorazzi read more
    October 23, 2008 2:17 pm - 9 Comments
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    He aint heavy - by frog



    I see that new gas guzzling government limos may now need new SUV police escorts to accompany them around the streets. Personally if I were the Prime Minister or Governor General in the event of an accident I’m not sure how pleased I would be by having my car completely surrounded by Holden Captivas full [...] read more
    May 6, 2008 8:36 am - 5 Comments
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    Government commits to ride in BMWs to save climate - by frog



    To prove its commitment to saving the climate government MP’s aren’t just changing light bulbs, they’re replacing their carbon emitting $70,000 Ford Fairlane and Holden Statesman fleet with $120,000 BMW 730Lds.  Apparently BMWs have better ‘whole of life’ cost efficiencies. Well, I guess while we’re waiting for strong action on deforestation, coal mining, public transport and [...] read more
    December 18, 2007 4:30 pm - 24 Comments