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Nick Smith is one of Bill English’s best mates. If not for this I suspect he would no longer be a Minister of the Crown. Because his performance as a Minister is pretty abysmal, even by National standards. Just consider his handling of the latest…
Abuse of power Environment national Parliament Politics same old national sustainability the praiseworthy and the pitiful you couldn't make this shit up
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Full length video of announcement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReYB_ysgN_Y
International Nicola Sturgeon Politics referendum uk politics
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The "Tasman Tempest" has starkly shown up issues in Auckland - Water infrastructure needs billions in investment Infrastructure NZ says wastewater and stormwater systems in the region could need up to $20 billion of work. A wastewater biologist, meanwhile, says partially-treated or untreated wastewater is…
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Anthony Rimell is Labour's candidate for the Ilam seat. In this post he sets out the reasons why he is standing for Parliament. There’s an old adage: “all politics is local”. I agree with that: but would add, “and all politics is personal.” I’ve been…
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Yesterday evening saw a well attended rally at Parliament to protest rape culture in NZ, and call for the teaching of consent in schools: Hundreds join protest against rape culture in NZ Hundreds of people have gathered outside Parliament to protest against rape culture and…
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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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Interesting piece by the tenacious Felix Marwick at Newstalk ZB: No sunlight, no disinfectant. Political machinations remain behind the veil A little over three years ago the then Prime Minister, John Key, made an off the cuff comment at one of his weekly post-cabinet press…
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The shiny new newsroom website is now up and running. They have a strong team, and a great first scoop on the sale of falsely labelled "free range" eggs. Hope for a clickbait-free news site at last? https://twitter.com/bernardchickey/status/841008623077617665 https://twitter.com/Zagzigger2/status/841034896411840512 https://twitter.com/althecat/status/841034461550649344 https://twitter.com/tmurphyNZ/status/841040928315867136
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Having abandoned the prudence that he displayed as Finance minister, Bill English on Morning Report today again dangled the prospect of tax cuts. Never mind the record debt, the dropped contributions to the Cullen fund, the housing crisis, rising poverty, the deteriorating health system, the…
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Rest in peace Murray Ball. A good bugger, famous of course for the iconic Footrot Flats, but here's one from his earlier Stanley: Here's a lesser-known classic, Bruce the Barbarian, and some of the story behind it:
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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 …