Open mike 04/09/2022
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Open mike 03/09/2022
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Daily review 02/09/2022
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National’s PR support springs into action
Yesterday National’s PR machine also known as Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB sprang into action to get the message out that National will not negotiate with Destiny Church over support. Even though eight days previously Chris Luxon pointedly did not rule this out.
Open mike 02/09/2022
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Daily review 01/09/2022
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Open mike 01/09/2022
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About the reversed GST Kiwisaver changes
National’s attack on requiring banks to charge GST on the provision of Kiwisaver services the same as smaller services is deeply cynical when its attacks on Kiwisaver in the past are considered.
Daily review 31/08/2022
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Viv Beck going full Trump backfires
Recent leaks and publicity have caused huge damage to Viv Beck’s campaign to become Auckland’s next mayor. They also highlight the stark difference between the left and the right in terms of campaigning.
Govt public media reform performance makes AB’s look good
The government’s reform of public broadcasting has made Ian Foster’s quest for rugby’s World Cup look like a cinch.
The way the Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media Bill is drafted, suggests worse calamities than the All Blacks loom for the public broadcasting sector, according to leading media critics.
Open mike 31/08/2022
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Daily review 30/08/2022
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Sharma keeps digging
Last night a 4,761 word rant was published on Gaurav Sharma’s facebook page. In it he details information which on the face of it may have breached confidentiality requirements. And the overwhelming effect of the allegations is Meh.
Open mike 30/08/2022
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Daily review 29/08/2022
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Mark Mitchell is Kim Hilled on National Radio
National should learn. They should never send an MP into an interview with Kim Hill unless they are completely prepared. As Mark Mitchell learned this morning.
Open mike 29/08/2022
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Labour’s Ardern and Democrats’ Biden: Learnings
For those fishing around for a progressive playbook in this fractious world, Biden and Ardern are pretty similar. But Biden appears to be turning the fortunes of the Democrats around but Ardern is currently unrewarded. Is there anything to learn?
Open mike 28/08/2022
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Open mike 27/08/2022
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Daily review 26/08/2022
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The Conversion Practice Prohibition Act: what does it mean for counsellors, parents and teachers?
Will the Act catch counsellors or parents who don’t offer automatic affirmation for a young person who declares a gender identity?
Open mike 26/08/2022
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Daily review 25/08/2022
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Labour poised to resolve housing supply crisis
It is possible that within the next year New Zealand’s housing supply crisis will be resolved.
Open mike 25/08/2022
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Daily review 24/08/2022
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Selling your soul to the bishop for power
This morning Christopher Luxon refused to rule out working with Freedoms New Zealand, the Brian Tamaki entity which has held mock trials, alleged senior Government figures should be tried for treason and have professed a desire to make the country ungovernable.
Crikey v Murdoch & News Corp
Australian news site Crikey has taken on Murdoch’s News Corp by reposting an article accusing the Murdoch family of being “Donald Trump’s unindicted co-conspirator” and then taking out advertisements in the New York Times inviting Lachlan Murdoch to sue them.
Open mike 24/08/2022
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Daily review 23/08/2022
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Who will be Wellington’s next Mayor?
The Wellington Mayoralty is shaping up to be a contest between the incumbent Andy Foster, Labour candidate Paul Eagle who will be a direct challenge to Foster’s support base and Tory Whanau who is standing on a policy basis strong on sustainability including the construction of a comprehensive connected bike network.
Open mike 23/08/2022
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Daily review 22/08/2022
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Will We Go Down With China?
Muchn’all as I try and stay positive about New Zealand’s economic direction, our reliance on China is getting much, much worse, and we need to move as China declines.