The SIS can't help itself - it keeps getting involved in our politics, but stays resolutely one-eyed. As Sam Sachdeva of Newsroom reports, it has just released advice for politicians on how to avoid political interference. Maintaining 'transparent' secrecy, it uses its favourite journalists and…
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Chris Trotter’s recent article Why we (Don’t ) Fight asks the question about why there isn’t more resistance to the degree of inequality that we face in New Zealand: Like the celebrated dog that didn’t bark, the New Zealand Left is proving itself a poor protector…
Auckland Council has released the Ports of Auckland Independent Health and Safety Report and the recommendations are damning. From OneAuckland: Key recommendations of the CHASNZ report include: requirements for the POAL chief executive to prioritise safety over productivity and profitability, improve communication and engagement with…
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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 …
Call me biased but I cannot think of a time where National has been more messy. It used to be a highly disciplined party. Leaks were rare and were evidence of extreme factional tension. This has been blown out of the water by events over…
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 …
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 …
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 …