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Bryan Gould is an interesting chap. Rhodes Scholar, British Labour MP, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waikato, author of many books, occasional writer for The Herald, and author here at The Standard. Most recently, Bryan has been in the news because he is convenor of…
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Open mike is your post. The Standard is not a conspiracy – just a welcome outlet for the expression of views. Leaders that command respect will not be undermined by this. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike…
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Reposted from ImperatorFish, who despite his current difficulties kindly allows us to syndicate his posts. I don’t usually ask for help, but this is different. I have made a lot of enemies, and some of them are determined to destroy me. My truth-telling has often made…
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Reposted from Polity. Prime Minister John Key, in his capacity as Prime Minister, promised no asset sales this term in the run up to the last election. But now: The government owns lots of houses. They are a government "asset." The government intends to give…
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The IPCC has released further findings on the extent of climate change and has set out clearly what is required to minimise the damage. From Radio New Zealand: The world's top scientists have given their clearest warning yet of the severe and irreversible effects of…
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$9 Million for a referendum on asset sales? Total waste of money said John Key. $26 million for two referenda on changing the flag? Totally worth it says John Key. (And it probably is worth to him too, as a distraction poverty, rising house prices,…
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In case you haven't been able to make it to any of the leadership hustings, here's the speeches from the Nelson meeting last week. (This is from the portion of the evening which is open to media!) http://youtu.be/ZmKqNpqn3jc There are still eight hustings to go: Hawke's…
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Open mike is your post. The Standard is not a conspiracy – just a welcome outlet for the expression of views. Leaders that command respect will not be undermined by this. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike…