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You have to worry about how trustworthy the Government is especially when it gets very simple facts wrong. Latest example has come from its attempt to justify its rolling back of the Smokefree reforms so that it had space to give landlords a retrospective tax…
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The new National coalition cares little about defence. Defence is surprisingly a large and under-appreciated strength for Labour. 15,200 New Zealanders of diverse specialisations and skills serve in our military. It is a proudly bicultural institution which sustains this irrespective of political fashion. They are…
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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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There is every reason to believe National will be chucked out in 2026. It is lazy thinking to presume that because National were in for 9 years the last three times, that it has to happen again. Comparing Luxon to Key or Bolger is like…
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For a Government that hates gangs you would think that they would be more circumspect with policies that may enrich gangs and increase illicit drug use. But this is exactly what the current Government is planning. As part of its 100 day plan the Government…
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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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So National has released its 100 day action plan. In an effort to address what it says is an underperforming economy and a cost of living crisis it will do a number of things. It will: Increase congestion by starving Auckland of necessary funds through…
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I should admit that I am a fan of Tory Whanau. For the last Wellington Mayoralty I preferred her policy mix to that of the labour candidate Paul Eagle. He had a "middle" of the road anti cycleway and lets form a coalition with the…
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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 …