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Why, out of all the rotten, corrupt and unprincipled nations of the earth, did the Panama Papers hacker single out New Zealand's John Key for special mention? After all, New Zealand consistently ranks nearly top of the ladder as the least corrupt, most transparent of …
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Guest Post: Labour cannot, should not and, apparently, will not support ratification of the TPPA. The Labour Party view on ratification is contained in its minority report within the final report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee (starts p. 11). The minority report…
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Well this story just keeps on growing doesn't it. Over night the Panama Papers leaker "John Doe" released a "manifesto". In it he/she mentioned just one national leader by name, our very own John Key. Here are some extracts from the manifesto: John Doe's Manifesto…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas 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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Australia's Financial Review has just published more details of NZ's starring role as tax haven in the Panama Papers. Here are some highlights. The Panama Papers: Behind Mossack Fonseca's secret New Zealand deals On July 1 last year, opportunity came knocking for Panamanian law firm…
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I/S at No Right Turn... A poor choice David Cameron is holding an anti-corruption summit in London next week, aimed at "step[ping] up global action to expose, punish and drive out corruption in all walks of life". New Zealand's representative to this summit? Apparently its…
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The UK's council, assembly and mayoral elections are the first major test for Jeremy Corbyn's leadership. If Labour do poorly (as polls suggest), then the likelihood of an attempted coup will rise significantly. Early indications are that there might be a protest vote toward smaller…
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From the "picture is worth a thousand words" department, - Slane in The Listener:
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Winston Peters and worst-ever Speaker Carter scrap a lot in Parliament. It often ends with Peters taking a walk. But he's found a way to extract a pretty comprehensive revenge - Has Winston Peters scuppered David Carter's chances of London High Commissioner post? Behind-the-scenes jostling…
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A pre-budget announcement of a bump in Pharmac funding is good news of course, especially for those in desperate need of medication that can now be supported. But, as Labour points out (based on Treasury figures), the funding increase doesn't even come close to catching…
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A couple of days ago a US-wide poll by major polling company Rasmussen put Trump ahead of Clinton for the first time ever. But Trump edges slightly ahead if the stay-at-home option is removed. Trump also now does twice as well among Democrats as Clinton…
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An editorial in The Herald today keeps the pressure on Key - PM to blame for sloppy trust affair When the Prime Minister's personal lawyer approached him about a report in the Herald that Inland Revenue was changing its attitude to foreign trust funds, John…
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They say a week is a long time in politics. Events surrounding the Overseas Investment Office and the Taranaki Farm purchased by South American businessmen with convictions for dumping toxic waste in a river Show how true this can be. A collection of Radio New…
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Not good news: Unemployment rises, wage growth subdued The unemployment rate has jumped to 5.7 percent, with 144,000 out of work. Official figures show the number of people out of work rose to 144,000, or 5.7 percent in the first three months of the year,…
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Last night Andrew Little's Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill passed it's first reading. Bravo to Andrew Little, Labour, The Greens, NZF, The Maori Party, and Peter Dunne, who voted in support. Below is some of the reaction, and speeches from Little and Turei. https://twitter.com/AndrewLittleMP/status/727804802063704065 https://twitter.com/grantrobertson1/status/727800622620151811 https://twitter.com/jacindaardern/status/727792279499374592…
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Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas 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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Keep an eye on the Indiana US primary vote today. Trump has already buried Cruz - the final nail in the coffin for the #NeverTrump brigade. Republicans, meet your candidate. And think about what you have done. Sanders and Clinton started neck and neck at…
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Well, well, well. After successfully retooling TV3 as a comedy channel, CEO Mark Weldon has announced he's quitting, two days after claiming he thought he still had the full support of the MediaWorks board. That claim of 'full support' made me laugh. It's what you…
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Keep an eye on this today: Labour makes another push for rental heating and insulation standards ... Little's Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill will have its first reading on Wednesday. If passed, the legislation would set minimum standards of heating and insulation for rental homes to…
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The wheels of coverup spin right out in the open these days. Yesterday Key had to feed McClay his lines - Tracy Watkins: Brain fade embarrassment averted When McClay was door-stopped on Tuesday over whether he knew Whitney worked for Key at the time the…
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They say in politics that a news story is good for the opposition/bad for the Government if it hits the media cycle two days in a row. If it appears for a third or a fourth day then it is a crisis and urgent action…
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Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas 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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Key chucks his “lawyer” under a bus - Part 2. Key's lawyer is taking one for the team, but I can't imagine he's happy about it. Prime Minister John Key agrees lawyer's email was 'sloppily written' Speaking to reporters this morning, Mr Key said he…
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Great to see The Herald doing a focus on primary education this week! The first piece in the series seems (from the list at the bottom of the article) to have started life titled "National Standards: A failed crusade?". Yesterday it was "The $250m National…