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National overthrew local democracy in Canterbury to appoint their own directors of ECAN (Environment Canterbury). And now this - Millions of litres of water illegally taken: Is ECan doing enough? Millions of litres of Canterbury's water may have been taken illegally, as the extent of…
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The world's news is full of new environmental records. Highest temperatures. Extreme weather. Most pollution. Species extinction. Habitat loss. On and on it goes. Here's another environmental record for the world to be proud of: Environmental activist murders set record as 2015 became deadliest year…
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John Campbell and Checkpoint are doing some sterling work. On issue after issue they are presenting real news to New Zealand and changing hearts and minds. One of their latest stories is about a group of dedicated cooks who used to work at Middlemore Hospital and who spent…
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Every year, Auckland is more of New Zealand. More of its real estate risk, more of its social problems, more of its productivity drag. Just more. And hence more of its politics. This government has long since abandoned policy coherence over any Auckland issue: housing,…
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Prime Minister John Key has announced that New Zealand's mission to train Iraqi security forces will continue until November 2018. At the time, Key insisted it would be for two years, max. The deployment was meant to finish later this year. Key has regularly said…
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According to the latest Roy Morgan poll, the tyres are deflating on the National Party Crown Beamers: During June support for National fell 2.5% to 43%, now just ahead of a potential Labour/Greens alliance 42.5% (up 1%). If a New Zealand Election was held now…
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While the government evades and dithers, life goes on at Te Puea Marae: 'Steady as she goes' for Te Puea Marae Thirty-three people stayed at Te Puea Marae in Mangere on Friday night. ... The marae has helped about 95 people who approached them in…
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https://twitter.com/tmurphyNZ/status/744320309231181826 https://twitter.com/Zagzigger2/status/744356921684144129 https://twitter.com/Zagzigger2/status/744380180186050560 https://twitter.com/Zagzigger2/status/744483879453528065 https://twitter.com/Zagzigger2/status/744400485369556996 Not sure how long the offending article was up on Stuff but you can see traces of it all over google. The substance of the criticism, from former colleague Liz Gunn, is all here. Who had this article taken down,…
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Mihingarangi Forbes interviewed Hone Harawira on The Hui yesterday. MF: It’s been said that when it comes to politics the only Maori party that lasts is the one with the guitar. She introduces Harawira with a humorous analogy of Mana’s recent history and whether he…
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In 2009 I wrote a post called The F word. It summarised an article, Is the U.S. on the Brink of Fascism?, which in turn described a definition of fascism and the five stages of the development of fascism in a country, concluding that America…
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Hone Harawira has announced he is re-forming the Mana Movement and intends standing in the Te Tai Tokerau electorate at the next election. Harawira has also suggested that prominent pakeha mana leaders Sue Bradford and John Minto will have lower profiles this time around. Harawira…
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Liz Gunn has explained why. Very clearly ... I remember when I worked with him , he maintained as his mantra, with his now usual level of inordinate pride, the intended-to-be sardonic saying of Gordon Gecko in the original " Wall St " movie…
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To be homeless is to be excluded from one of our basic human rights, the right to adequate shelter. Contrary to common stereotypes it is not a personal lifestyle choice, and most homeless people also experience multiple disadvantages including poor physical, emotional and mental health,…
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The indefatigable I/S at No Right Turn (who very kindly let's us repost his material here) has started a petition: Withdraw the financial veto certificate against the paid parental leave bill To: Bill English, Minister of Finance We request that you withdraw the financial veto…
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One in every 100 New Zealanders is homeless. Te Puea Marae is trying to help. Paula Bennett has leaked personal information before and boasted that she would do it again. Paula Bennett's "office" leaked confidential details potentially embarrassing to the marae, leading to calls for…
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In 2008 National introduced the 90 day trial (fire at will) policy. They said it was all about creating jobs: Workplace policy: expanding job opportunities Thursday, 24 July 2008, 9:44 am Press Release: New Zealand National Party John Key MP National Party Leader National's Employment…
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It’s been a hard week, and many of us could do with some kindness and good news. Let’s take a moment to remember Matariki. What would Standardistas and other politically progressive people like to see for the coming year? Matariki is the Māori name for the…
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The Fire at will (90 day trial) law has been a great success! Not at improving life for workers - hell no: NZ unemployment worsens to 5.9 per cent, wages stay low Industries relying on low-skill, low-wage labour Wages going nowhere fast Minimum pay, Living…
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Good twitter is an art form. Jared Yates Sexton, an American writer is one of the better exponents of the art. He recently attended a Donald Trump meeting and tweeted the experience. Here they are (H/t politicalscrapbook.net). Read them and be concerned. https://twitter.com/JYSexton/status/742829226399825920 https://twitter.com/JYSexton/status/742830254251741184 https://twitter.com/JYSexton/status/742831162251431937…
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We spent a week sleeping in a car once (post Christchurch Feb quake), it's no fun. So I say a very sincere good morning to the "Park up for homes" folks this morning: More than 500 cars park up to support homeless families in south…
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In The Herald: British Labour MP Jo Cox dies after being shot three times and repeatedly stabbed A British Labour MP has died after she was shot three times and repeatedly stabbed in a shocking attack as she arrived at her constituency surgery. Mother-of-two Jo…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standarnistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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As expected: Parental leave extension vetoed The Government has vetoed a Labour Party bill which would have extended paid parental leave from 18 weeks to 26 weeks. Finance Minister Bill English confirmed this afternoon that he had exercised the financial veto - the first time…
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