David Seymour should stick to twerking
David Seymour has responded to slumping poll results by claiming that the Treaty of Waitangi should be trashed.
Open mike 04/02/2022
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Daily review 03/02/2022
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How the Covid era changes us
With Prime Minister announcing effectively the beginning of the end of state control of COVID, the question that has to be asked is how will the end of COVID change us all?
How New Zealand Reconnects With the World
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a phased reopening of the country’s border. Update: video of the speech is added.
Open mike 03/02/2022
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Daily review 02/02/2022
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And what have they done anyway?
With Ardern getting a good-old media beat-down, remember here’s how to change a country for good like no one else but Labour can.
Open mike 02/02/2022
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Daily review 01/02/2022
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The problem with and the benefits of MIQ
It may not be apparent from the wall to wall sound emanating from the opposition and from the media but this Government’s Covid response has been exceptionally good and way better than that of pretty well every other major country in the world.
Open mike 01/02/2022
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Daily review 31/01/2022
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Women’s human rights and the vulnerability of pregnant women
While social and mainstream media hash out the details of Charlotte Bellis’ situation, her case points to the gross inequity that women still face even in countries like New Zealand.
Light Rail: The State Is Back
The light rail route and mode decision this week shows something new. It’s in the nature of the state itself.
Open mike 31/01/2022
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Go well Jacinda
Worrying news emerged this morning with a report that Jacinda Ardern is a close contact of an Omicron case on an Air New Zealand flight.
Open mike 30/01/2022
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Going cold turkey on Spotify
Neil Young’s decision to withdraw his music from Spotify because of its insistence on highlighting self declared idiot Joe Rogan has seen a number of people either cancelling their subscriptions or considering alternatives.
Open mike 29/01/2022
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Daily review 28/01/2022
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How far has National really fallen?
Because I love accurate comparisons and because the media typically do a shit job of looking at political polls, I decided that a look backwards to a comparable poll in the last parliament, Colmar Brunton early Feb 2019. National has lost support to Act but the overall conservative vote has minimal change. The Greens haven’t died. Labour looks very likely to lead the parliament.
About the latest Colmar Brunton poll
The latest Colmar Brunton (now Kantar) poll has now been released and some of the commentary and analysis is pretty ordinary.
Open mike 28/01/2022
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Daily review 27/01/2022
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Labour has overseen massive inequality increase – Bernard Hickey
The Government’s Covid 19 response, mainly via Reserve Bank measures, has enabled a mind-boggling increase in inequality, according to influential financial commentator Bernard Hickey. Covid response has saved multiple lives, but its refusal to simultaneously address inequality via taxes raises uncomfortable questions about how a leftist government has overseen a once-in-a-generation shift in wealth
The importance of proper mask wearing
With an Omicron surge appearing to be inevitable the importance of proper mask wearing has never been more important.
Open mike 27/01/2022
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Daily review 26/01/2022
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The Price Isn’t Yet Right To Invade Ukraine
The entity making the most money out of threatening the Ukraine is the Russian Federation government itself. Follow the money.
Open mike 26/01/2022
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Daily review 25/01/2022
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Weird stuff Jacinda Ardern has been accused of
It appears that social media allegations against Jacinda Ardern are becoming more and more extreme.
Open mike 25/01/2022
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Daily review 24/01/2022
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In Tax we trust
In a welcome change Millionaires and billionaires worldwide are calling for governments to tax them more.