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(Sent out to all Labour members today and posted by Chooky in comments) One of the most important challenges we must confront is rebuilding our Party and our movement. If we’re going to be ready to win in 2017, we need to represent and serve…
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I once read a SF short story where the protagonist was wrestling with a moral dilemma. There was some expensive new toy he wanted, but he was already mortgaged for the rest of his live, and he had mortgaged his son's life earnings too. The…
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The US mid term elections were held this week and the general consensus amongst the main stream media is that the Democrats and in particular Barack Obama were humiliated. In the senate the Republicans gained seven seats and two further seats are still in play.…
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The anti-TPPA demonstrations happened around the country today. RNZ tweeted this pic of the rally before the march, in Wellington. There was a pretty good turnout at the Auckland demonstration that I attended in the sunshine. Loads of home made placards made it colourful and interesting.…
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The Labour leadership race continues! Join Andrew Little for coffee and a yarn this Sunday: The Fridge cafe, 507 New North Road 10am Sunday 9 November And the online hustings meeting will be at 7:30 on Sunday, live on the Labour website. Don't forget there's…
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Wherever you find right-wing governments, you find an erosion of workers' rights and wages. The situation in England is much the same as here: Over half of all families in poverty are also in work. That’s why we need a living wage Earlier this year…
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The site had a strange problem with a database solid state drive last night while restarting after doing operating system upgrades. This morning it was completely offline and causing problems with the other drives in the array. I took the entire database raid array offline this morning because…
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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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Weekend social is for non political chat. What's on for the weekend, gigs, film or book reviews, sports, or whatever. No politics, no aggro, why can't we all just get along?
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"How can you tell when a politician is lying? His lips are moving." It's an old joke (and sexist to boot), but it is governments like this one that give such jokes legs. Take waiting lists for elective surgery, in this piece from 2013: Four…
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There are protests against the TPPA nation wide on Saturday. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION: KIWIS FIGHT BACK! On 8 November 2014 Kiwis will kickstart the global day of action against the TPPA. TPPA poses an enormous threat to NZ’s ability to regulate for itself, and…
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As a working scientist I would like to thank Dita De Boni for this piece in yesterday's Herald: Govt loath to let facts come between friends National Party loves ‘helpful’ science, but turns nasty if findings irk its mates I know John Key is an…
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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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From I/S at No Right Turn. Betrayal at Pike River Since the Pike River explosion in 2010, John Key has given repeated, personal assurances that his government will do whatever it takes to recover the bodies. In November 2010 he said it was "an absolute priority".…
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Losing an election is always a difficult thing. But the pain becomes acute when you are confronted with the first defeat of a measure that in a more perfect would would succeed. If you need an example the almost inevitable defeat of Sue Moroney's paid…
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On the other side of the world the Million Mask March is underway. Protesters gather around the world for Million Mask March Demonstrations in more than 400 cities were planned to coincide with Guy Fawkes Day... You can follow events on Twitter. https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/530066534547615744
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Governments have always used external threats (real or not) to expand their powers. Supposedly "small government" types seem the most keen to grab more powers, for some strange reason. So now we're going through another round. From RNZ this morning: Law changes to tackle IS…
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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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Metiria Turei delivered a very strong speech in response to Key's ministerial statement on national security. The video of Key's statement is here. The text of Turei's speech is here. Some extracts: Mr Speaker The Green Party stands for peace and freedom. Peace is the…
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Key's much heralded speech on terrorism / ISIS was very much as expected. The Herald: Key reveals 80 Kiwis linked to Islamic State In a major speech on national security in Wellington this morning, Mr Key said agencies had a watch list of between 30…
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John Campbell has done excellent work on highlighting child poverty. Last night he had a segment on Metiria Turei's "Feed the Kids Bill". The first reading of the Bill is scheduled to be debated in the House today (as far as can be predicted at…
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Yesterday One News featured a climate change denialist crank in a broadcast segment and on its news site. It prompted a strong reaction from many, including this from Hot topic: TVNZ PUSHES LEYLAND’S CLIMATE LIES In an appalling lapse of editorial judgement, TVNZ has given…
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Surprise surprise. The Herald is reporting that Chief Executive remuneration for the recently partially privatised power companies has surged post float. The chief executives have done very well. New Mighty River CEO Fraser Whineray appears to have received a modest improvement although it is not immediately clear…
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Reposted from No Right Turn. John Key's latest answer to the housing crisis: bigger subsidies for private landlords! But we already know that subsidies to private landlords simply result in rent increases, while doing nothing to solve the fundamental problem of housing supply. But Key…
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Like most of their policy, the Nats' sudden decision to sell off a significant chunk of our state housing asset is a poorly thought out shambles. Two great pieces on this yesterday. Tim Watkins at Pundit: When is an asset sale not an asset sale?…
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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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Email from the Greens... Kia ora I need your help urgently. My Feed the Kids Bill, which will ensure our most vulnerable kids get fed at school, could be voted on tomorrow night. We only haveone day left to convince John Key and the National Party…
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Sounds good doesn't is? Boris backs call for Kiwi freedom in UK London Mayor and parliamentary hopeful Boris Johnson is backing a report by a British think-tank which calls for New Zealanders and Australians to freely live and work in Britain. Neat! Who wouldn't want…