Reprinted with permission from Dave Kennedy (bsprout) at Local Bodies. See also the anonymous editorial in The Herald today - written no doubt by some genius who has never even looked at Dr Joy's data, let alone understood its implications. Mike Joy, Traitor or Martyr?…
My father remembers Labour Party meetings in our local town hall through the 70’s and 80’s. Staunchly Labour, Dad had many rousing discussions at the local pub with men of varied political persuasions – most of whom were his good friends. A heated debate on…
On Q+A, Russel Norman and Judith Collins were named politicians of the year (Parata, English, and Shearer were rated worst). It's as much about what they have done in this past year as where they are going. Norman has cleverly positioned himself as the voice…
The Auckland property market is back through the roof again. It seemed to be the main focus of The Herald this weekend. An anonymous editorial offered an overview and advice: Home buyers aim too high Our addiction to real estate has not been cured by…
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