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Earlier this week Louisa Wall announced that she is retiring as a Member of Parliament. It is a real shame. My dealings with her over the years have always been positive. She has always been a principled member of the left wing of Labour's caucus. …
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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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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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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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Jacinda Ardern is "gravely concerned." Peeni Henare was '"caught off-guard.". Barnaby Joyce feels "intimidated." Solomon Islands PM Sogavare found it "insulting to be branded as unfit to manage our sovereign affairs." I think he is right. Where are all those fine words about democracy we…
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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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Completely forgot about posting this yesterday, way too busy at the moment, but in line with climate action, better late than never. Here's the original post from last week, some lovely suggestions about what we can do locally especially regarding supporting local food growers and…
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National opens up nominations for the Tauranga seat by election today and I am sure there will be a slew of candidates seeking the position. After all last election it was one of National's safest seats with Simon Bridges enjoying a thumping majority of 1,856…
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New Zealand does not have to settle for being small, quiet, and weak. Back when the 2011 Arab Spring was a thing, there were protests seeking to overturn governments in Syria, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and all over the place. Now, not so much. Syria…
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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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The history books will regard Jacinda Ardern as something of a political freak. Someone who took over Labour's leadership shortly before the 2017 election at a time where it looked like Labour may be replaced by the Greens as the second biggest party. She campaigned…
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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 …