Bill English to be elected as National Leader
Video of left wingers responding to the news that Bill English will be National’s next leader.
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Open Mike 09/12/2016
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Daily Review 08/12/2016
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Collins withdraws and pledges to support English
Judith Collins has withdrawn from the leadership race and pledged support for Bill English.
David Shearer resigning?
The Herald has reported that David Shearer is expected to resign, forcing a by election in the new year.
Open Mike 08/12/2016
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Daily Review 07/12/2016
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The Standard is offering to the National Party leadership contenders guest post slots
In the spirit of bi partisanship the Standard wishes to offer the candidates for leadership of the National caucus guest post slots and the ability to answer readers’ questions.
Open Mike 07/12/2016
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Daily Review 06/12/2016
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Caption contest
Open Mike 06/12/2016
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Daily Review 05/12/2016
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Key’s gone …
John Key has announced that he will be standing down as Prime Minister from December 12, 2016.
Open Mike 05/12/2016
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A little humour
Open Mike 04/12/2016
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Press editorial on failed state house sell-off
It’s more than a “dreary lack of ambition”, it’s a deliberate plan to underfund / rundown the stock to “justify” selling off, so that the Nats can indeed “wash their hands” of their obligations.
Open Mike 03/12/2016
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Mt Roskill by election
Today is the day of the Mt Roskill by election. No discussion or comments on the subject will be allowed until after voting closes at 7:00 PM. Then you can knock yourselves out …
“They’re about to pour concrete on my son’s grave” – Campbell on #StandWithPike
Heartbreaking stories from the picket line down at the West Coast.
Daily Review 02/12/2016
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Military assessment of climate change
Guardian: “Unchecked global warming is greatest threat to 21st-century security where mass migration could be ‘new normal’, say senior military”.
Open Mike 02/12/2016
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Daily Review 01/12/2016
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Faith in democracy falls
Is the belief that democracy is essential falling in “Western” countries? In New Zealand particularly so?
Open Mike 01/12/2016
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Daily Review 30/11/2016
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Tax the Rich An animated fairy tale
A short video produced by US unions “to support a fairer tax system”.
Open Mike 30/11/2016
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Daily Review 29/11/2016
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Labour’s legacy: building a better New Zealand
Today is the 81st anniversary of the election of the first Labour Government. Reprint of a post from Andrew Little to mark the occasion.
New Parliament buildings
A couple of reactions to the $100m Parliament building plans.
Todd Barclay faces Clutha-Southland selection challenge
Todd Barclay is one of National’s worst MP’s, who made a mess of the party apparatus he inherited from Bill English. No surprise that he is facing a selection challenge. Ex Philip Morris tobacco vs. Merrill Lynch banker – lucky Clutha-Southland!
Open Mike 29/11/2016
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