National's short list of candidates for the Tauranga seat has been released. And it is clear that its gender and ethnic representation problems will be made worse after the selection process is completed. From Kiri Gillespie at the Herald: A city councillor turned real estate…
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The tide of this government is running out. There’s 18 months left in the term. What would you save? There’s no doubt this government has done a lot, very successfully, and I’ve written about that before. This post isn’t the Praise Them one. Life is…
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Is Revenue Minister David Parker’s plan to gather tax data on the wealthy just more procrastination by this Labour government on making the tax system fairer? Or is it recognition the public debate needs a long-term frame to get a capital gains, or wealth tax,…
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Attribute With RNZ and TVNZ now in full merger mode, we have yet another untested state megalith upon us. But where is the power that will hold it to account? This government has an unnerving ability to form massive entities that have negligible Ministerial oversight…
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On Sunday on Q&A Chris Luxon received a grilling from Jack Tame the likes of which I have not seen yet. It was a sight to behold. An interviewer holding Luxon to account. Up to now he has received a very easy ride from the…
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A more sombre and quieter Anzac Day today with planned ceremonies being pared back in this post Covid world. The numbers attending will be down. But it is still a day of reflection that should be acknowledged. Events in the Auckland region can be accessed…
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