Open mike 28/09/2021
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Daily review 27/09/2021
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Smug hermit king
John Key has doubled down on his claims that Aotearoa is a smug hermit kingdom and claimed that it is imperative that international travel is eased although he is fine with all other restrictions to stay in place.
Open mike 27/09/2021
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Key’s baaaack
John Key is back and has described New Zealand as a smug hermit kingdom for daring to so far achieve something no other western nation has been able to accomplish, holding back Covid and preventing thousands of deaths.
Germany Votes: Where To Now
Germany is up for Federal election tomorrow and it’s pretty important for the stability of the European Union.
Open mike 26/09/2021
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Fearmongering or telling it how it is?
42 is not the meaning of life and 13 is not an unlucky number.
Open mike 25/09/2021
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Daily review 24/09/2021
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The Golden Ticket
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claimed yesterday that a very high vaccination rate in New Zealand would represent a “golden ticket” and make level 4 lockdowns redundant. What could that mean that’s positive for New Zealand?
Open mike 24/09/2021
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Daily review 23/09/2021
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The more difficult end to the vaccination programme
The country is reaching an interesting stage in the vaccination programme where reluctant vaccinees will have to receive the jab to make sure that we reach herd immunity.
Open mike 23/09/2021
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Daily review 22/09/2021
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Where’s Judith?
Crusher Collins, the leader who has taken great delight in giving back double, has been too afraid to be interviewed by Radio New Zealand this morning.
Open mike 22/09/2021
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Why did the chicken cross the road?
Government has taken a ‘calculated risk’ with opening up Auckland somewhat tonight.
Daily review 21/09/2021
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Open mike 21/09/2021
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Daily review 20/09/2021
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Lockdown decision – which way will it go?
Cabinet meets today to decide on the future of the lockdown levels in Aotearoa and more specifically on Tamaki Makaurau. Which way will it go?
Open mike 20/09/2021
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CPTPP V Nuclear Submarines
In a piece of incredible timing, on the same day as Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom announced their defence technology procurement pact and pissed off ally and competitor alike, China formally applied to join the Comprehensive and Porgressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Te Wiki o Te Reu Māori is coming to a close. The past week’s events highlight the resurgence of and dependance on Te […]
Open mike 19/09/2021
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Open mike 18/09/2021
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Daily review 17/09/2021
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No Nukes!
Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom have publicly announced they have formed a new security grouping that will assist Australia in the construction of nuclear powered submarines.
Where Is The Real Green Party?
Where’s the hairy knuckle-dragging woke when you need them?
Open mike 17/09/2021
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Daily review 16/09/2021
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Open mike 16/09/2021
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National’s urban wing moves against Collins
Events this afternoon have confirmed that Judith Collins is indeed toast.
Daily review 15/09/2021
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