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Peter Dunne used to be opposed to the GCSB spying on New Zealanders: The GCSB should not spy on New Zealanders ''under any circumstances'', Dunne said. Such comments were widely reported, e.g. by RNZ: Mr Dunne says the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) should not…
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A Mumble News poll published last night [confirms/refutes] the trend seen in recent weeks [in favour of/against] David Shearer. This is a [great result/terrible result] for the [embattled/inspirational/total failure of a] leader, who has [faced criticism/received praise] [in the press/on the blogs] over his [decision/lack…
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A pardon for the gross abuse of Alan Turing is long overdue. He made a major contribution to computer science. However, it's also interesting to see some of the headlines about the UK government is prepared to support a backbench Bill aimed at pardoning Turing.…
accountability capitalism internet Spying telecommunications
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I should not have been surprised but I thought that Peter Dunne might be our saviour and stand up for the rights of ordinary kiwis to have their metadata safe. It appears I was wrong. The details are not out but yesterday afternoon it was…
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The Natural Disaster Fund is filled by the EQC levy you pay on your home insurance (currently, $200 a year) and is there to cover EQC payouts. Before the Christchurch quakes it had $6 billion. It also had reinsurance of $2.5b with an excess of…
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Amidst all the quake related news yesterday it would have been easy to miss this piece: Confusion over worker pay after quake Wellington CBD workers have been urged to defy bosses ordering them into the office today against Civil Defence warnings. At least one person…
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Predictably, Peter Dunne has caved. Vance and Small with the details: Dunne backs expanded spy powers UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne says he will support controversial legislation to expand spying powers. Dunne said he was willing to vote for the Government Communications Security Bureau Amendment bill…
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The Nats used to make a career out of faux "nanny state" hysteria. My how times have changed: Kindy kids to have ID numbers Identification numbers attached to children as young as three could be used to track and punish their parents. The ID system…
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This research - which really puts the fact cat amongst the conservative prejudice pigeons - needs the widest publicity it can get (bravo Simon Day): Children with gay parents 'happier' - research Children with gay parents are happier and healthier than kids from the average…
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While the MSM is focused on the whole scary central NZ quakes and shakes, let's not forget the GCSB and related surveillance Bills. There's plenty of coverage in the margins today on these Bills. According to Audrey Young, Phil Goff says: Former Foreign Minister Phil…
accountability capitalism democracy under attack john key phil goff slippery Spying us politics
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