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It must feel like a bad dream to our Cantabrian brothers and sisters. A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit Christchurch this afternoon. Thankfully there are no reports of deaths or serious injuries. But there has to be psychological effects. From Rebuild Christchurch: Christchurch City Council is receiving reports…
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Zero Hedge notes that a dramatic escalation in the Syrian conflict is developing. In short, the Turkish Army has started shelling Kurdish forces occupying Minnigh Airbase in Aleppo. Aleppo is in north west Syria, not much more than 40km or so from the nearest point…
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For all the political junkies out there here are some recent Democratic Campaign videos. Bernie Sanders' latest campaign advertisement is outstandingly good. https://vimeo.com/153640576 As is this one ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nwRiuh1Cug Whereas IMHO Hillary Clinton's advertisements are somewhat tepid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfwhI5N95y8&feature=youtu.be And somewhat safe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZW4ZYb1hfE Obviously one candidate is appealing…
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' Its bad enough that workers' rights and conditions are being crushed by National Ltd™ but now Police have joined in. Again. Two FIRST Union officials were illegally arrested and detained on trumped up trespass charges after they attempted to exercise their legal right of…
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Over in Australia Malcolm Turnbull has ended a difficult week by effectively sacking Stuart Robert from the cabinet for mixing up politics and private business on a trip to China. From the Guardian: Malcolm Turnbull has dumped Stuart Robert from the ministry after a scandal over…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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Now that the TPP has been signed, all we need do is sit back and await its ratification alongside that of the TTIP in the northern hemisphere. Combined, these agreements will give corporations the heft they require to ensure that governments do the right thing…
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Gareth Hughes from the Green Party gave PM John Key a solid serve in the PM's statement debate. Hughes raises some interesting questions about how Key is going to be regarded historically. And Key is soon to be history. He's either going to give it…
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Green MP Gareth Hughes' response in Parliament to John' Key's opening speech for 2017. Hughes cleanly and definitively nails Key's true contribution to New Zealand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cpgO9pg-48 Some selected quotes have been reproduced here for your enjoyment. But seriously - watch the vid link. Just outside…
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Yesterday I did something that I almost immediately regretted. I read Bob McCoskrie's Family First's report setting out how the anti smacking legislation was the cause of all that is wrong with Aotearoa New Zealand's children. In the report he lays out a series of statistics…
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Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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So National's appointed ECan (undermining democracy since 2010) has decided that leading business man Hugh Fletcher & Chief Justice Sian Elias shouldn't be fined for their cows sh!ting in a lake. Surprise, surprise. It's bad enough their maximum fine is $750 - hardly enough to…
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Some thought the battle to persuade humanity that climate change was occurring has been won. After COP21 surely there could be no further dispute and we should all knuckle down and prepare to adapt and do our best to minimise the damage being caused by…
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Since losing the Northland by-election to a resurgent Winston Peters, the National Party has struggled to understand why their vote collapsed. Rather than focus on their own failings, they've reverted to type; they've chosen to smear the new MP. In the last few weeks of…
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There was some good reporting from 95bFM last week, audio of a Key media session. Here's a transcript: Key: There's been more consultation on TPP than probably anything else you can name. And, actually, we listened very very carefully to Māori. We said, 'Absolutely, we…
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Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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Fairfax media is suggesting that Josie Butler, hurler of the fake dildo at Steven Joyce, may be facing repercussions at work. From Stuff: The employer of a woman who threw a dildo at Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce refuses to say if she will be disciplined.…
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Great to see this campaign going so well: Pristine beach in the heart of the Abel Tasman There is a pristine piece of beach and bush in the heart of the Abel Tasman up for private sale. Together we can buy it and gift it…
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Really? I mean - really?? Prime Minister John Key outlines the Government's priorities for the year Prime Minister John Key has revealed a $17 billion hole in the economy from falling dairy prices but says the Government remains committed to tax cuts. A "$17 billion…
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Radio New Zealand yesterday broke a story about how three Auckland Council related organisations had paid for tables to hear John Key's state of the nation speech. Auckland Transport bought a table for its board and senior managers to hear the announcement of the inner…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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This morning - John Key denies breaking Waitangi promise Prime Minister John Key denies he broke a long-standing promise by not attending events in Waitangi this year. Deny it all you like John. When he was Leader of the Opposition, Mr Key said that he…
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The TPPA can get its long fingers into just about anything. Even a public service such as education. This piece by New Zealand Educational Institute national secretary Paul Goulter should be compulsory reading: TPP puts profit ahead of quality education Imagine an education system where…
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