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Lest we forget. There is a list of Anzac Day services here, and a list of peace vigils here. See historian Dr Felicity Barnes on ANZAC myths and memories, and our national "origin story". An appropriate day to contemplate "the meaning of honour".
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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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One of the speakers at Dunedin's March for Science was a young woman by the name of Charlie. She was introduced as a part of 350.org, and I admit my heart sank a tad as I prepared to be accosted by the ‘same old’ pollyannaish…
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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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Goodbye Hekia Parata: I have loved it: Hekia Parata on her 5½ years as education minister Hekia Parata thinks legacy is a "very kind of poncy term". "It's not why you get into public office," the outgoing education minister says as she prepares for her…
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Funny how the Nats can always find millions for vanity projects - PM defends $53m World Expo price tag, saying we shouldn't take 'tin shed and cup of cold Milo' approach We save the tin shed and the cup of cold Milo for our homeless.…
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Donald Trump's had his first 100 days ruling his big chunk of the world. Back in the dim ages of Obama's second term - remember them - we could make out his mistakes across the world. Anything to do with Syria, or containing ISIS, anything…
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The Prime Minister’s re-election team reshuffle is due out shortly. A few retirements help. If I were English reshuffling for talent, performance, and voter potential, here’s my top 20: English - PM Bennett - Deputy PM, Construction, Assoc. Housing Joyce - Finance (up 1) Bridges…
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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 …