The politics of opposition to cycleways

Opposition to Auckland Council’s Cycling and Micromobility Programme Business Case appears to be motivated by the belief that plans to have more of the population walk and cycle instead of using cars will be unpopular.  Overseas experience suggests that not only can these types of projects contribute significantly to sustainability but they can also be very popular.

Open mike 08/05/2022

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Open mike 07/05/2022

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Daily review 06/05/2022

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Open mike 06/05/2022

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Daily review 05/05/2022

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Open mike 05/05/2022

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Daily review 04/05/2022

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The end of Roe v Wade

America’s status as a potentially failed republic is growing stronger with the highest court of the land having a draft judgment leaked in an apparent attempt to shore up a conservative majority position on overturning abortion rights.

Open mike 04/05/2022

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Daily review 03/05/2022

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Open mike 03/05/2022

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Daily review 02/05/2022

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Open mike 02/05/2022

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Open mike 01/05/2022

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National’s diversity problem

National’s short list of candidates for the Tauranga seat has been released.  And it is clear that its gender and ethnic representation problems will be made worse after the selection process is completed.

Open mike 30/04/2022

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Daily review 29/04/2022

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What Can Be Saved?

The tide of this government is running out. There’s 18 months left in the term. What would you save?

Open mike 29/04/2022

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Daily review 28/04/2022

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Open mike 28/04/2022

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Daily review 27/04/2022

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Open mike 27/04/2022

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Daily review 26/04/2022

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Tame shows media how to interview Luxon

Jack Tame’s interview of Chris Luxon on Q&A suggests that the post leadership change honeymoon may now be over and that Luxon does not really understand how difficult a job being Prime Minister would be.

Open mike 26/04/2022

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Anzac Day

A more sombre and quieter Anzac Day today with planned ceremonies being pared back in this post Covid world.

Open mike 25/04/2022

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