National's short list of candidates for the Tauranga seat has been released. And it is clear that its gender and ethnic representation problems will be made worse after the selection process is completed. From Kiri Gillespie at the Herald: A city councillor turned real estate…
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The tide of this government is running out. There’s 18 months left in the term. What would you save? There’s no doubt this government has done a lot, very successfully, and I’ve written about that before. This post isn’t the Praise Them one. Life is…
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Is Revenue Minister David Parker’s plan to gather tax data on the wealthy just more procrastination by this Labour government on making the tax system fairer? Or is it recognition the public debate needs a long-term frame to get a capital gains, or wealth tax,…
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Attribute With RNZ and TVNZ now in full merger mode, we have yet another untested state megalith upon us. But where is the power that will hold it to account? This government has an unnerving ability to form massive entities that have negligible Ministerial oversight…
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On Sunday on Q&A Chris Luxon received a grilling from Jack Tame the likes of which I have not seen yet. It was a sight to behold. An interviewer holding Luxon to account. Up to now he has received a very easy ride from the…
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A more sombre and quieter Anzac Day today with planned ceremonies being pared back in this post Covid world. The numbers attending will be down. But it is still a day of reflection that should be acknowledged. Events in the Auckland region can be accessed…
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One of a number of things around gender identity ideology unravelling in the UK at the moment. I'll preface this post with stating clearly that the problem here is not trans people, but the gender identity activism which has forced so many changes on society…
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National leader Chris Luxon has publicly declared full confidence in National Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis by proposing that former PM Bill English, not currently an MP, and Willis, who is an MP would be jointly directing the Ministers of every department to find savings. I…
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Imagine it's 2032. We're looking back on the 2022 crisis sparked by the Russian invasion of the Ukraine which led to shortages in oil supply. As the crisis deepened a new variant of coronavirus emerged, triggering another round of societal restrictions and the New Zealand…
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Press release from Julie Anne Genter April 21, 2022 11:02 AM The Green Party says urgent action is needed to soften the blow of inflation for New Zealanders on the lowest incomes. “High inflation is not experienced equally, and for people on the lowest incomes…
There is this media beatup occurring currently which suggests that National is now viable and a government in waiting. If you want proof then Radio New Zealand's weird attack on the Government yesterday for delaying the reduction of MIQ requirements while Omicron threatened. And Luxon…
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For the past day Radio New Zealand has been pushing a shock horror take that Ashley Bloomfield and Caroline McElnay advised the Government to loosen up the MIQ system but the Government delayed this decision. From Katie Todd at RNZ: Top health officials agreed in…
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With the next election less than 18 months away and with National receiving a recent boost in its polling get ready for a really tense and fascinating election year. National's tactics are already clear. Continue to pronounce loudly and aggressively that this Government is a…