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From the Beehive website: Kia ora koutou katoa, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakalofa lahiatu, Malo Ni Namaste, Ni Hao. And thank you for the warmth of that greeting. I'm really pleased to be here in Dunedin. For all of…
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The most united, upbeat Labour Party conference in decades comes to a conclusion with a speech from Jacinda Ardern. The Otago Daily Times is suggesting that it will include an announcement on wellness and health in schools. The upper level of the Dunedin Town Hall…
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It might be my hyper sensitivity but it seems to me that online attempts to smear people who challenge the right is increasing, both here and in the United States. The latest example involves the sterling efforts of Jacob Wohl. Dumbing it right down, which…
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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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I've never been to a conference that felt this upbeat. Tonnes of policy ideas, no fights, lots of ambitious goals, polls skyrocketing, tonnes of cash to implement, opposition in disarray, a full card of delegates. Life could be worse. Really interesting debate extending Kiwisaver, especially…
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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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Because its Friday ... 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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By international standards NZ homes and building legislation are bloody woeful. With 100 000 house builds on the book, the government could save money by bringing the country's building code into the 21st C, tackle chronic housing problems and the health problems associated with building…
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As pointed out by Ed in Open Mike in the United Kingdom action against climate change is ramping up with George Monbiot urging direct action to be taken. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPT3950UGuk&feature=youtu.be He was speaking at a rally organised by Extinction Rebellion, a new mass direct-action group modeled on…
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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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I'm off to Dunedin for this year's Labour Party conference. It promises to be a fantastic, joyful weekend as we celebrate ending a decade of meh and embrace the bright promise of many election wins to come. The highlight will be the leader's speech on…
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There is a rather simple way for the world to do something significant about climate change and global warming. All that we have to do is work out how to get rid of bitcoin. From Alex Hern in the Guardian: Bitcoin’s electricity usage is enormous.…
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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 …