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Welcome to this historic day - the day when we start this important year, united in our resolve to change the government. We are driven by one simple premise: That we can make this great country a better place for all New Zealanders. It was…
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The speeches are livestreaming from 2pm on the Labour and Greens Facebook pages. Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei and Labour Leader Andrew Little will speak about their priorities for the year, and will discuss the social and economic challenges and opportunities facing the country and present a vision…
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Trump signed an "execuitive order" placing severe restrictions on immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries – Iraq, Syria, Iran, Yemen, Sudan, Libya and Somalia. Christians and other minority religions will be "prioritised", so this is specifically targeting Muslims. The Department of Homeland Security has interpreted…
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Matt Nippett (and other journos) have been looking at the question of how Peter Thiel gained citizenship of this country. Nippett has done several articles in the NZ Herald that summarise the situation reasonably adequately - probably because they appear to all be from their…
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The costs of education are ballooning. At school: School costs: $40,000 for 'free' state education Parents of a child born this year can expect to pay almost $40,000 for their education, after big rise in costs over the last 10 years. It's prompted critics to…
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Good to see that Nikki Kaye is doing so well after her cancer scare. Also good to see her changing her mind on an important issue: Nikki Kaye open to improved medicinal cannabis access National MP Nikki Kaye has lent her voice to the medicinal…
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Nothing like a dragon arriving to focus the village to action. I am certainly not accusing the broad left of complacency. Nor lack of warning about what a Trump presidency would look like. Nor am I looking for silver linings. But direct threats are energising,…
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Be part of the movement to change the Government. For the first time ever, the Labour Party and the Green Party are holding a joint State of the Nation event. Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei and Labour Leader Andrew Little will speak about their priorities…
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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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I've been sitting for a few days trying to figure out what I think about punching Nazis and applauding punching Nazis, as a form of resistance. The act spoke for itself in obvious ways, and yet the glee with which the anti-fascists danced around the…
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I suppose it makes sense. Two countries that are at war against themselves internally and cutting themselves off from the world internationally are likely to end up leaning on each other for mutual support: Theresa May to seek special deal with Trump in White House…
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They're only atomic scientists - what do they know - right? Board moves the Clock ahead For the first time in the 70-year history of the Doomsday Clock, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ Science and Security Board has moved the hands of the iconic…
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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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Today marks 75 years to the day since the Battle of Endau, which was fought off the eastern coast of Malaya. When a Japanese fleet was discovered heading towards the coast of Malaya with the intention of landing troops at Endau, it was realised they…
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Who can even keep up with it all? This is what an unfettered right-wing government looks like: Trump signs order to begin Mexico border wall in immigration crackdown Trump to put limits on refugees, immigration Trump's impending executive order heralds 'dangerous' return to torture, official…
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The Government is floundering to explain how an American Billionaire has received New Zealand citizenship, despite not meeting normal criteria. Peter Thiel is an unusual person, very rich, very right wing, and he has some unusual beliefs and characteristics. The New York Times explains some…
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Greg Presland has been daft enough put his hand up to become the Labour candidate for the New Lynn electorate. While that would be unfortunate for this site, my advice for Labour, and the New Lynn electorate grab him. According to various media the leading…
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Morgan Godfery, Mike Munro and Stephanie Rodgers will discuss this topic Thursday 26 January at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Wellington at 5:30pm for the Fabian Society. All welcome - will be interesting. Bill English new PM, Greens/Labour MoU, Winston on a roll, Gareth Morgan's Opportunity…
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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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How much can a single person affect Earth’s changing climate? According to researchers in the United States and Germany, 3 square meters of summer sea ice disappear in the Arctic for every metric ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) that a person directly or indirectly produces.…
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http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11787855 The problems we have identified many times, with privatisation of essential services, continue. http://kjt-kt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/07/the-real-aims-of-nationals-education.html "If the aims of National/ACT’s education policy were, genuinely, to to improve the learning, education and career choices for our children, including the ones that are failing at present, they…
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Very interesting piece in The New Yorker: Doomsday Prep for the Super-Rich Some of the wealthiest people in America—in Silicon Valley, New York, and beyond—are getting ready for the crackup of civilization. It's long and covers many topics, but NZ features: By January, 2015, Johnson…
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Any increase in the minimum wage is better than nothing: Government to increase minimum wage to $15.75 ... On 1 April, the adult minimum wage will increase by 50 cents to $15.75 an hour. ... Mr Woodhouse said the increase to $15.75 would benefit about…
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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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I'm not the only one a bit tired of hearing about housing policy that's geared to satisfying buyers. And I'm not the only one who rents, who will never buy, and who wants legislation passed that would end forever the type of bullshit that's going…