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All inequality measures are not equal. The GINI Coefficient is widely used to measure inequality, enabling the production of some clear graphs and comparisons between countries, as well as comparisons over time within countries. However, it has its limitations, and doesn't necessarily show the impact…
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So the Greens want a pre-election coalition deal and a formal working together for election. And Labour don't. That doesn't mean that there's a big split between the 2 parties, any more than different policies on Deep Sea Drilling do - if they agreed on…
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They have "will a Minister depart in 2014" and they have Judith to depart before the election, but she seems to have some competition. Simon Bridges seems to be this week's minister to make a play, with just plain incompetence. Hekia is loving having 2…
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Judith Collins had a shocker in Parliament today and her responses to questions raised more questions than they answered. The video of her refusing to answer questions follows. Her chances of being the next leader of the National Party must be tiny. Cameron Slater will…
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ImperatorFish generously allows us to repost some of his posts. It was impossible to resist this satire. Apparently I signed a bunch of mining permits to allow exploratory drilling in areas of the conservation estate. It’s a bit harsh of the media to criticise me…
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No Right Turn has a different viewpoint on the proposed Green-Labour pre-election coalition proposal. So, Labour has rejected an offer of a formal pre-election coalition and joint campaign from the Greens. Sadly, I'm not surprised. In the past, they've shown a preference for going right rather…
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The original of this post by Rob Salmond is here. Last night, via One News, the public became aware that the Greens had proposed a pre-election coalition with Labour, but Labour had rejected it. To understand the contours of the possible deal, you need to know…
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Don Brash has published an autobiography. No doubt the book will be poured over by those interested in local politics although progressives may prefer to wait until the book is remaindered rather than spend good money on enriching someone they hold in contempt. But there…
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The levels of hypocrisy of John Key and National are astounding. As he called Labour's plans to investigate removing Lotto from the checkouts and limit jackpots "Nanny State", he's telling (non-retired) beneficiaries that they're not allowed to fly overseas, have to have their bodies checked…
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Simon Bridges is under considerable pressure. Yesterday he appeared to have been caught out when it was disclosed that the areas he had designated [for oil exploration] included DOC's largest forest park, an area described by DOC as "pristine" and "untouched". Today in Parliament Russel…
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Local bodies points out a couple more of the National government's sad-sacks. For some strange (but obvious) reason a warmish market for milk powder doesn't do much for NZ apart from destroying our enviroment. Nationals's taxcuts for the wealthy have destroyed the fiscal base of…
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No Right Turn points out the important point when looking at Simon Bridges - purported government minister. Damn sloppy of a politician. But so typical of his usual muppet behaviour.. Last week Minister of Energy Simon Bridges opened up vast areas of New Zealand for oil…
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It seems that National has a new response to how to deal with climate change, and that is that all we have to do is adapt. Released hot on the heels of the IPCC's latest report was this press release from Climate Change Minister Tim…
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The 18th of September 2014 is a big day. On that day, people living in Scotland will decide if they want to become citizens in a nation that will have reclaimed its sovereignty. It’s worth noting that the vote is not about voting for Alex…
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Tim Watkin recently had a post over at Pundit, saying about why a 15% gap (in their latest poll of polls, uncorrected like Danyl's) between Labour and National matters (presuming that it stays that way and polls don't massively bounce around - see 11 point…
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Today's New Zealand editorial not only claims that too many beneficiaries are travelling overseas, and that the rules allowing such trips should be tightened, but that there really isn't very much poverty in NZ. Paula Bennett's benefit changes have made life increasingly hard for beneficiaries. …
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Don't get me wrong. I am a proud republican. This position is based on a number of beliefs, that we are all born equal and should be treated equally, that historically the English Monarchy has much to be ashamed of, that the sort of wealth…
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Rob Salmond at Polity generously allows us to repost his posts. Like this one on the latest set of bullshit from John Key on interest rates. I rate John Armstrong. He has a rare ability to cut through the BS, when he wants to, and…
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Tracy Whatshite, Cadet Reporter, attended the “Bellies” (held at Bellamy’s) and found out who the winners were in this year’s competition for the Best Political Song of 2014. She spoke with the judge Frankie Stevens. “Competition was particularly intense this year and the top entires…
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David Farrar has let slip that he has been privy to information which is only intended for select committee members. Tim Watkins covers this over on pundit: The most interesting part is in relation to a letter that Countdown sent to the commerce select…
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Seen on RNZ's website this morning, among the audio files for today's Morning Report: The 3 stories summarised as: 07:25 John Key talks about NZ aid relief, and a timeframe for a republic. 07:29 Prince William, his wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince George start…
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bsprout at LocalBodies allows us to repost some of his interesting pieces. This one from last thursday asks why National are so fixated on selling our oil and gas exploration rights. 'Gamble Big' rather than 'Think Big' should be this National Government's mantra.Opening up huge…
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An article on a Stuff web page, written by Laura Walters and published last night, shows some interesting contrasts. It's a report on the protest last night by the Auckland Action Against Poverty, outside the Young Nats ball. Some extracts, highlighting the socio-economic divisions in…
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There has existed a major policy difference between Labour and the Greens on the one hand and National on the other hand about when Auckland's city rail link should be built. The Greens are solidly in support of it. Last election Labour pledged to cancel the…