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It was a very interesting week this week. Statistics NZ shot a whole lot of National's advertising down by revising GDP growth figures so that the previous quarter was stable, thereby meaning New Zealand did not actually go into recession. There was actually no recession…
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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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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 recent leader's debate was really frustrating. Not only did Christopher Luxon get way more time than Chris Hipkins but it felt to me that his presentation on various issues were up to the edge of what is true. TVNZ has engaged a group of…
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The growth figures are up and National operatives will be in despair. Not only did the economy grow considerably faster than anticipated in the last quarter at 0.9% but the previous quarter's figure has been resolved from -0.1% to 0%, a small but significant change.…
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A year ago this month, the Liz Truss/Kwasi Kwarteng mini-budget destroyed once and for all the myth that the Tories are better at managing the economy. The New Zealand National Party could not even wait until they were in government to prove the same applies…
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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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A small part of me wants National to win but need Act and NZ First support just to watch the mess. It would be great entertainment. The country would suffer, our greenhouse gas emission reduction plans would crash, unemployment and child poverty would soar, workers…
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Originally posted on Nick Kelly's blog From the outside, the New Zealand 2023 General Election seems both lacklustre and slightly strange. The Labour Government, having won a huge majority in 2020 is now fighting for its political life. Yet National, the main centre-right opposition party…
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Who will win tonight's debate? Will Christopher Luxon release his foreigner land purchase tax calculations spreadsheet? Will Chris Hipkins talk about sausage rolls? Stay tuned ... Comment welcome.
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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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I have been giving NZ First and Act a bit of stick because of the extremist candidate problems they have been having. It looks like National has its own particular problem to deal with. And this one is in a winnable seat. From Radio New…
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Good work from Labour here. From the press release, Labour will advance women’s health, careers, and legal protections A re-elected Labour Government will continue its proud tradition of advancing women’s health, employment, and legal rights Spokesperson for Women Jan Tinetti said. Extend the age of…
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