Chris Hipkins has released his priorities should he be Prime Minister. They are: The next Labour Government will prioritise jobs, health and homes so Kiwis and Kiwi businesses have the opportunity to thrive. Jobs – a fair economy with secure jobs that pay a decent…
https://youtu.be/ShXf7HWKNzA?si=zcKOdXeE1m91cP7Z 1News: The party leader told Q+A that Labour would be announcing its tax policy later this year, ahead of the 2026 election. He said too much investment was going into property rather than "productive businesses that create jobs". "We've got to rejig the tax…
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The United States of America is seeking to expand to more than twice its size, bringing Canada to its knees, and taking over Greenland. Chances of it happening aren't going to be fast, but they are real and it is happening right now. Russell Vought,…
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I am an ordinary citizen of Aotearoa. I am deeply angered at and ashamed of the actions of Winston Peters in dismissing Phil Goff as our High Commissioner in London. It is a deplorable decision. I am not politically naïve, having been on the periphery…
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Yesterday, after kids got “steam burns” from hot school lunches, came the news of a kid in Gisborne who suffered “second degree burns” after the contents school lunches accidentally splashed on their leg. The student had to be rushed to A&E at the hospital, but…
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Te Tiari Piako Pungao/Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has an important role. Its purpose is to mobilise New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy use. And its desired outcome is a sustainable energy system that supports the prosperity and wellbeing of…
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Volodymyr Zelensky, faced with the prospect of no further US aid and his country being overrun by Russian forces, has done the only thing he can. He has apologised for being treated so abominably by Trump and Vance last weekend and asked for forgiveness. From…
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James “Jim“ Grenon, a Canadian private equity investor based in Auckland, dropped ~$10 million on Friday to acquire 9.321% of NZME. Grenon owns one of the most expensive properties in New Zealand. He has based himself here with his partner since 2012. Grenon made headlines…
This is an excerpt from a longer article: What Can We Do Again? The Three Must-Knows There are three things to know about this current government - and from that, extrapolate our options. 1. It is the media that has traditionally influenced what we know,…
Helen Clark appeared yesterday on Q&A and presented a nuanced sophisticated response to current International trends. The video is worth watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M200pm3Paq0 Her comments were especially relevant given what had happened in the White House the day before. She expressed concern at the strong man…
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I am sure you have seen the video of Donald Trump's interaction with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday in the Oval Office. It was quite a strange experience. Each week I think that Trump cannot do something more outrageous but each week he proves me…
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The Chinese armada in the Tasman Sea is causing colonial angst that feels worse than losing the America’s Cup to the Ozzies. Many NZ colonists fear that they might be colonised by the tribe of Uncle Wong instead of Uncle Don. However, it was a…
You have to hand it to Winston and New Zealand First. On the issue of rail enabled ferries they have performed outstanding work. That good that what looked like a foregone conclusion, the dismantling of the Cook Strait Rail Link, may not happen after all.…
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