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Let's hope it's the start of a trend: 1 NEWS poll: Labour and Greens close gap on National following John Key's departure The gap between National and the centre left block of Labour and the Greens has tightened in the wake of John Key's departure…
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This week's Economist has an interesting observation based on the following. DONALD TRUMP calls it the “failing” New York Times in his tweets, but his presidency has breathed new life into the newspaper and other mainstream media outlets. The New York Times,the Washington Post and the Wall…
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Welcome to The Standard's inaugural book club. Regular commenter Greyrawshark has kindly instigated the first event. The idea is let’s all read the same book over a month and have a discussion of our thoughts about it and see if we can find some viable good…
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Labour's Ōhāriu candidate Greg O'Connor responds to some of the topics of comments in the post "Greg O’Connor selected for Ōhāriu" and elsewhere on the blogs. This post is fully moderated, so please read the note at the bottom of the post before commenting. Kia…
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We live in interesting times. In the United States an outsider has succeeded in becoming POTUS. He scared the bejeebers out of many of us by promising all sorts of crazy things like building a wall to stop Mexicans from immigrating, making them pay for it, basically…
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Gerry Brownlee has been at it again - Brownlee slams emergency response to Christchurch blaze as Prime Minister plays dodgeball Civil Defence was not impressed - Civil Defence stung by minister's criticism Neither was Christchurch - "Typical Gerry Brownlee" - Christchurch locals Alison Mau: Gerry…
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News last night: Labour: Helen White selected for Auckland Central Helen White has been selected as the Labour Party candidate for Auckland Central for the 2017 General Election. "I am pleased to be Labour’s candidate for the 2017 election and I look forward to representing…
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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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Andrew Little's announcement yesterday in Gisborne of Labour's pledge of up to $20million to build a prefabricated timber plant there is a much-needed boost to the area and a sign that Labour's 100,000 new house pledge first made by David Shearer in 2012 has legs.…
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First sign of progress for the Pike River families - Pike River mine to remain unsealed, Prime Minister Bill English tells families Pike River victims' families say the Government's commitment to leave the coal mine unsealed and inspect it with drone technology falls short of…
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Deal noun 1. an agreement entered into by two or more parties for their mutual benefit, especially in a business or political context: the government was ready to do a deal with the opposition. As reported a few days ago the Green Party has decided to not…
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In the midst of this piece on bungling Gerry Brownlee's ill-timed criticism of the Port Hills fire emergency response, came this little gem from Bill English: English said no one could have anticipated the large-scale fire on the Port Hills. That's not exactly true is…
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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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RNZ has been doing some great work on abuse in State Care, since Aaron Smale's great initial report in November last year. The story has actually been bubbling along for quite some time below the surface - in 2009 the UN Committee Against Torture raised…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oak9FZSpmqI The Equal Pay Act was passed in 1972. It's now 2017 and it's never been enforced. It's time to 'Treat Her Right'. Add your voice in support for equal pay here. Facebook page is here.
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Another blow to Dunedin: 350 jobs to go as Cadbury closes Cadbury is to close its plant in Dunedin with the loss of 350 jobs. More than 250 workers will lose their jobs by the end of the year, with the remaining 100 or so…
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To the residents of Canterbury can I express my hope that you are safe and that you recover from what is clearly a traumatic event. And can I apologise for getting political about this but the issue is important because our current political system will…
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The fires on the Port Hills have been burning for three days and yesterday a state of emergency was declared in Christchurch and Selwyn. The fires have claimed one life, that of Steve Haskin, a helicopter pilot involved in the firefighting. A thousand people have been…
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Alex Jones' name came up in a conversation on TS last night. He was discussed briefly in John Oliver's returning video. Watch it from 12 mins for a two minute precis of what level of fucked up we are talking about in using Jones as a…
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Marama Fox and Bill English have painted themselves into a bit of a corner - Marama Fox threatening to walk away from the government if vulnerable children legislation doesn't change Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox is threatening to walk away from the Government over new…
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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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xecEV4dSAXE See the Guardian's: John Oliver on Trump and the truth: 'a pathological liar'. Also well worth watching on current US affairs: Full Frontal with Samantha Bee The Late Show with Stephen Colbert The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Real Time with Bill Maher Add…
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New Zealand PM Bill English denies passports for sale to rich 'I couldn't work for McCully any longer': Greens add three more high-profile names to books Building and Construction Minister Smith says getting better estimates of NZ housing shortage is tough without becoming Soviet-style economy…
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Not many words are needed for this post. Over in the United States of Trumpsville National Security Advisor to the Trump White House Mike Flynn has resigned. The reason? He was not entirely honest to VP Mike Penn when talking about what he talked about…
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The Tāmaki Redevelopment Company is going back to court to evict Niki Rauti from her home of over 20 years. Time to take action against the destruction of communities and privatisation of social housing. https://www.facebook.com/thewirelessnz/videos/1031708876974886/ Here's what's happening and what you can do: 18 February:…
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The Human Rights Commission is calling for an inquiry into one of our most shameful secrets: Demand an inquiry into the abuse of NZers held in state care The Human Rights Commission has asked New Zealanders to join their call for a comprehensive inquiry into…