Auckland's Pride parade has been a cornerstone event promoting gay pride in Tamaki Makaurau for many years. I have attended a few. It is a joyful celebration for a sector in our community that has historically suffered from discrimination and violence. During my lifetime the…
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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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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 …
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 …
Well it didn't take that long: from one SecDef to another in a matter of a month. It's time for a rethink on Ukraine and much else. Former US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin didn't just say the US would support Ukraine "as long as…
_____________________________________________________________ Brian Easton will discuss the above topic at 2/57 Willis Street, Wellington at 5:30pm on Wednesday 26 February at 2/57 Willis Street, Wellington The sub-title to the above is "Why is the Left failing?" Brian Easton's analysis is based on his view that while the Ardern/Hipkins…
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Remember National's promise to get us back on track? How is that working out. According to the Salvation Army things are going backward. Their latest State of the Nation report suggests that in many areas things are getting worse. From the accompanying press release: Key…
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The latest polls are all bad news for National The One News Verian poll had support for National dropping three points to 34 percent. ACT went up 1 point to 9 percent while New Zealand First dropped one point to 5 percent. Labour went up…
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Last week, Kieran McAnulty called out Chris Bishop and Nicola Willis for their claims that Kāinga Ora’s costs were too high. They had claimed Kāinga Ora’s cost were 12% higher than market i.e. private devlopers But Kāinga Ora’s Chair had already explained why last year:…
As part of an ongoing attempt to dominate political discourse on Sunday National announced an expansion to the red carpet for rich immigrants immigration policy. From Radio New Zealand: Investors will only have to remain in New Zealand for 21 days to gain residency under…
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The PM who failed before he began. Oh, you know I did itIt's over and I feel fineNothing you could say is gonna change my mindWaited and I waited the longest nightNothing like the taste of sweet decline Songwriters: Chris Shiflett / David Eric Grohl…
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