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OIA papers show Key blocked lowering the drink-drive level fearing an anti-'PC' backlash. Officials warned "Drivers with a blood-alcohol content of [80mg], who are legally entitled to drive, are significantly impaired". But Key's office was worried about votes. So Joyce kicked for touch - commissioned…
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With the torpor of the holiday period well underway, it is difficult to rouse me to the level of irritation required to write a post1. An article by Martin Johnson in the NZ Herald did - "Patients told: Prove you're a Kiwi". Now I have…
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Having a read of Fairfax's 2011 political predictions, and their self-grading of their 2010 predictions, two things jumped out. The first is that Fairfax's political staff have now wedded their reputations as political analysts to a National victory. The number 1 prediction is: "National will…
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Open mike is your post. It's open for discussing topics of interest, making announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. Comment on whatever takes your fancy. The usual good behaviour rules apply (see the link to Policy in the banner). Step right up to the mike...