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Open mike 15/04/2014
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Does the National Party really not understand how unions work?
This article in the Herald gave me a giggle today. It refers to a cash payment being made to Parliamentary Services staff who are part of their workplace collective employment agreement. Similar cash payments have been denounced by National in the past - when it…
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What the hell?
The NBR is reporting (behind the paywall) and now at TV3 news that Matt Blomfield, the person currently suing Cameron Slater in defamation, was attacked on the weekend by a male. A gunshot was fired and although it is not specified it is understood that…
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Polity: Kohanga Reo trust comes out swinging
Rob Salmond at Polity comments on the resolutions of the Kōhanga Reo over the weekend. The Kohanga Reo Trust held a hui over the weekend to discuss the government's proposals for revamping its financial affairs following revelations of misusing public funds: The Government in a confidential…
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Coalition for Better Broadcasting launch
The Coailiton for Better Broadcasting and website has launched today. From the information on the website, it is looking like a very promising initiative to me. Under the present government, public service broadcasting and media have been under sustained attack. The CBB has a strong…
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The Fields of Anfield Road
Another great day at the Goose, watching Liverpool come back to beat Manchester City in one of the crucial derby matches that will decide the Premier League winner. The thing I like most at the minute about Liverpool is their purpose-driven directness - no pusillanimous…
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Open mike 14/04/2014
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Politics by numbers
The first rule of politics is learn how to count. And, as much as we would all like to see Labour and the Greens govern by themselves, 13 and 32 don't add up to 50 That'll be why, when the Greens came to Labour with a…
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Labour wants to save the Kauri
This is an issue that I have a particular interest in. I posted previously on how Kauri dieback disease may result in the extinction of one of the most iconic species of Waitakere's forest. Research into the disease has been ongoing for the past five…
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Open mike 13/04/2014
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From slum-house to mega-man: Mana-TIP connections
The Mana Party AGM is underway today. The mainstream media (MSM) is mostly focused on the Mana and Internet (TIP) Party negotiations, and most particularly on the appearance of Kim Dotcom at the Mana Party meeting. Michael Fox reports: After weeks of speculation, Mana Party…
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Tau Henare and the baubles of retirement
In news this week Tau Henare announced his retirement from Politics at the forthcoming election. This was not surprising. He was placed well down on the list at the last election and with talk of Alfred Ngaro being parachuted in to be the candidate in…
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Inequalities of the 10 percenters
All inequality measures are not equal. The GINI Coefficient is widely used to measure inequality, enabling the production of some clear graphs and comparisons between countries, as well as comparisons over time within countries. However, it has its limitations, and doesn't necessarily show the impact…
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Open mike 12/04/2014
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Labour and the Greens
So the Greens want a pre-election coalition deal and a formal working together for election. And Labour don't. That doesn't mean that there's a big split between the 2 parties, any more than different policies on Deep Sea Drilling do - if they agreed on…
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Open mike 11/04/2014
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iPredict needs “Next National Minister Resignation”
They have "will a Minister depart in 2014" and they have Judith to depart before the election, but she seems to have some competition. Simon Bridges seems to be this week's minister to make a play, with just plain incompetence. Hekia is loving having 2…
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Random impertinent questions for Judith Collins
Judith Collins had a shocker in Parliament today and her responses to questions raised more questions than they answered. The video of her refusing to answer questions follows. Her chances of being the next leader of the National Party must be tiny. Cameron Slater will…
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ImperatorFish: A day in the life of Simon Bridges
ImperatorFish generously allows us to repost some of his posts. It was impossible to resist this satire. Apparently I signed a bunch of mining permits to allow exploratory drilling in areas of the conservation estate. It’s a bit harsh of the media to criticise me…
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NRT: Unsurprising
No Right Turn has a different viewpoint on the proposed Green-Labour pre-election coalition proposal. So, Labour has rejected an offer of a formal pre-election coalition and joint campaign from the Greens. Sadly, I'm not surprised. In the past, they've shown a preference for going right rather…
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Polity: The Greens’ proposed pre-election deal
The original of this post by Rob Salmond is here. Last night, via One News, the public became aware that the Greens had proposed a pre-election coalition with Labour, but Labour had rejected it. To understand the contours of the possible deal, you need to know…
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Hollow Men redux
Don Brash has published an autobiography. No doubt the book will be poured over by those interested in local politics although progressives may prefer to wait until the book is remaindered rather than spend good money on enriching someone they hold in contempt. But there…
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Open mike 10/04/2014
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Hypocrisy
The levels of hypocrisy of John Key and National are astounding. As he called Labour's plans to investigate removing Lotto from the checkouts and limit jackpots "Nanny State", he's telling (non-retired) beneficiaries that they're not allowed to fly overseas, have to have their bodies checked…
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Bridges is rattled, and confused
Simon Bridges is under considerable pressure. Yesterday he appeared to have been caught out when it was disclosed that the areas he had designated [for oil exploration] included DOC's largest forest park, an area described by DOC as "pristine" and "untouched". Today in Parliament Russel…
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LB: Bill’s Busted Budget and Tim’s Exploding Emissions
Local bodies points out a couple more of the National government's sad-sacks. For some strange (but obvious) reason a warmish market for milk powder doesn't do much for NZ apart from destroying our enviroment. Nationals's taxcuts for the wealthy have destroyed the fiscal base of…
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NRT: Is the Minister of Energy a muppet?
No Right Turn points out the important point when looking at Simon Bridges - purported government minister. Damn sloppy of a politician. But so typical of his usual muppet behaviour.. Last week Minister of Energy Simon Bridges opened up vast areas of New Zealand for oil…
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National thinks the best approach to climate change is adaption
It seems that National has a new response to how to deal with climate change, and that is that all we have to do is adapt. Released hot on the heels of the IPCC's latest report was this press release from Climate Change Minister Tim…
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Open mike 09/04/2014
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September 18th
The 18th of September 2014 is a big day. On that day, people living in Scotland will decide if they want to become citizens in a nation that will have reclaimed its sovereignty. It’s worth noting that the vote is not about voting for Alex…
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