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Daily Review 31/10/2017
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Trump spins as Manafort is charged
The indictments are flying around and you get the impression that this is just the start. Former Trump campaign head Paul Manafort and his business partner Rick Gates have handed themselves into the FBI, appeared in Court and pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy against…
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NZ Government: Stand with the Pacific at COP23
They’ve made it into government, and now they need to urgently get to work on climate! Next week the United Nations climate talks begin in Bonn, Germany. For the first time, a Pacific Island nation is the President of the talks: Fiji. The Pacific Island…
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NRT: Police Discretion
Idiot/Savant at No Right Turn writes: _____________________________________________________________________ The police have "re-investigated" former National MP's alleged unlawful recording of his staff members, and confirmed their decision not to lay charges. So far, so unsurprising. But this bit is surprising: While we recognise the strong interest in…
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Aquifer recharge
This Guest Post is by John Hodgson, a long time angler, and active member of the NZ Salmon Anglers Association. ___________________________________________________________ The following is a simple demonstration to help people understand “Natures processes” for water renewal of the Canterbury Plains. Put water in the sink to…
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Open Mike 31/10/2017
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Daily Review 30/10/2017
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Deary me.
Back in January 2016, the NZ Labour Party had this to say about its position on the TPP- In Government, we’ll go back to the TPPA partners and renegotiate the deal to make sure New Zealand’s sovereignty is protected. As I argued at the time,…
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Teachers will be dancing in the streets at the latest Education announcement
The changes being made to Government policy are being rolled out. One that will have teachers dancing in the streets is the abolition of National Standards. From Simon Collins at the Herald: Primary school league tables will be axed, and high-school exams are in for…
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Climate Change and the Actual Challenge to This New Government
The recent Edgecumbe floods sent raw sewage floating through the streets, with some 500 houses still unliveable six months later. With an asset value of over $20 billion, New Zealand's stormwater and wastewater systems were often not designed for the challenges climate change will bring,…
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Welfare reform 15 point plan
With the ongoing revelations, stories and court cases showing the terrible state of welfare services in NZ, Barrister and journalist Catriona MacLennan has written a list of what needs to change. Her previous post Loans to feed kids are income and disqualify benefit, says MSD is essential reading. Cross-posted…
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Who’s in trouble in the USA?
The next day or so could be the harbinger of major news in the US of A. It is claimed that the first charges will be laid by special prosecutor Robert Mueller in the near future. A Grand Jury has already approved the charges. The…
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Open Mike 30/10/2017
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