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I’ve been meaning to respond to this post by Bill for a few days. This is the bit that I really disagree with: “there is a defining factor that ought to be considered…vulnerability to attack” (which isn’t from the post itself but from the front…
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Grant Robertson will be joining us live here tonight at around 7:30pm. As usual all comments / questions will be strictly moderated. Like the last time I moderated, I will give preference to new questions, rather than repeats of questions already asked and answered. --…
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This morning, Cameron Slater celebrated his birthday this morning by inventing a story in a pretty typical mixture of whining, blustering, and maudlin self-pity. In fact anything except for looking to himself as the author of his own miseries. But nope, in a classically paranoid fashion, Cameron thinks…
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A dirty election victory hasn't led to any soul-searching among New Zealand's Right-wing newspapers and media. Where to from here? M.Y. KEYBOARD (In the spirit of Philip Matthews) reports. In a parallel universe, David Cunliffe is the prime minister of New Zealand presiding over a…
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It is Conservation Week: This Conservation Week we're making it fun and easy to get out and explore the great outdoors, by hosting activities and events around the country. Can’t make it to an event? Why not challenge some mates to join you in an…
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This is a question that sprung to mind while I was reading a recent Guardian article about English landlords Fergus and Judith Wilson. They are the owners of nearly 1,000 homes in the Kent area in the United Kingdom. The value of the landholding must…
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Open mike is your post. The Standard is not a conspiracy – just a welcome outlet for the expression of views. Leaders that command respect will not be undermined by this. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike…
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Labour leadership contender Grant Robertson will be joining us here at The Standard live on Sunday around 7:30pm for a chat. This is not the post to ask your questions, watch out for that on Sunday around 6pm. Usual close moderation will apply.
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The world is changing, and thanks to technology the changes are coming faster and faster. We probably don't spend enough time thinking about the consequences. This short (15 minute) documentary, "Humans Need Not Apply" is a real eye opener (hat tip to my MP David…
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National has a plan to sell off at least some of the state's emergency housing. This is a plan based in doctrine rather than reality. The intent appears to be to that by divestment of the housing stock to other organisations these organisations will be able to…
housing national paula bennett phil twyford same old national
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A sad day for New Zealand workers on Thursday: Right to smoko removed A law change bringing in far-reaching workplace reforms, including the removal of the statutory right to meal breaks and smokos, has passed its final hurdle in Parliament today. Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)…
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Open mike is your post. The Standard is not a conspiracy – just a welcome outlet for the expression of views. Leaders that command respect will not be undermined by this. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike…