At a time when oversight of New Zealand's spy agencies is needed more than ever, Labour's betrayal of New Zealanders continues unabated. Just before Christmas, Labour participated in a travesty of Parliamentary process to ensure the passing of legislation which gave New Zealand's security intelligence…
The right to strike is recognised internationally as a fundamental workers' right - though it's not universally respected, like many other basic human rights. Global union IndustriALL notes five reasons why workers need the right to strike: Striking is a last resort but sometimes the…
Free houses? That may be what it takes to interest charities in becoming "social housing" providers: Trust on state houses: We won't buy unless they're free A community housing provider has told the Government that it won't buy state houses when they're put up for…
Andrew Little is continuing to get headlines for his principled stands on the issues. For example: Labour leader Andrew Little warns SkyCity over deal ... Labour leader Andrew Little said a government under his leadership would be tougher. It would look at legislating to reduce…
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Once again Rodney Hide has come out with a fiery piece on National's handling of Sabin: Government attitude disrespects us I concluded last week that Prime Minister John Key would have to do some explaining. He didn't. He has refused. He's not saying whether police…
Sacha is right. The initial framing of Joyce's announcement that Sky City will not seek further financial contribution by the Government to the Sky City convention centre is all wrong. What is happening is that SkyCity is now allowed to build something cheaper in consideration…
Our PM might be feeling a little less popular today, after sneaking out a back door to run from Auckland Action Against Poverty protestors yesterday. Protesters storm National Party fundraising event - Protesters have clashed with police at a National Party fundraiser, storming the yacht…
Dave Armstrong at The Herald Dom Post has written a very funny piece on the SkyCity fiasco, and in the process coined the immortal phrase "The SkySore": When SkyCity politely asked the taxpayer for a top-up they were met with a FeroCity of criticism from…
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