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Scientists are running out of superlatives: February breaks global temperature records by 'shocking' amount Global temperatures in February smashed previous monthly records by an unprecedented amount, according to Nasa data, sparking warnings of a climate emergency. ... The global surface temperatures across land and ocean…
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A few weeks ago I posted about the Christchurch City District Plan review process, and the campaign to save Christchurch's Notable trees. So far the notable trees campaign has had to spend over $20,000 just to be heard in the discussions that are deciding the…
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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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This Nation interview on the economy on the weekend was very interesting - leaders of Labour, Greens and New Zealand First all agreeing on the need for New Zealand economy to diversify beyond dairying- (let's not even mention oil exploration). It was a very encouraging…
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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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Up to 10% of NZ dairy farmers could go broke in the next few months. John Key is relaxed about that possibility, saying that the banks will show their usual generosity of spirit in hard times. No, really. "What I'm getting more of is the…
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A significant development: Labour leader Andrew Little promises debate on universal basic income The Labour Party is considering a universal basic income as part of its Future of Work project. Leader Andrew Little confirmed his party was exploring the concept during a visit to Trevor…
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A fascinating piece on Newshub asking if the Government's neglect of Northland might be putting the Whangarei electorate seat at risk in 2017. When nationwide TV news starts asking whether the National Government is on track to lose a safe electorate seat like Whangarei (which…
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Oh FFS: Family First says allowing schools to introduce gender neutral toilets for transgender students is sending a "harmful message" and causing confusion. The lobby group is today publishing legal advice around incorporating transgender students into the school environment and its national director Bob McCoskrie…
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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 …