Reeferendum madness
The Government parties have all decided to support draft drug reform legislation should the referendum to be held at the next election succeed. But National is refusing to say what it will do.
Open mike 08/05/2019
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Daily review 07/05/2019
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It’s the end of the world as we know it *
* and I don’t feel fine.
Watch out Iran
National Security Advisor John Bolton has announced that the US is sending an aircraft carrier and a bomber task force to the Middle East.
Open mike 07/05/2019
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Daily review 06/05/2019
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Eugenie Sage vetos vast tailings dump
Green Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage has vetoed Oceania Gold’s attempt to buy a 180-hectare dairy farm to store mining tailings from its Waihi gold mines.
This Could Happen To You
For some reason, this story struck a nerve. An 80-year old had his 59-year career terminated by an impersonal e-mail from a faceless […]
Open mike 06/05/2019
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Is Tony Abbott finished?
Tony Abbott is facing electoral defeat from Zali Steggall, an independent candidate who has put combating climate change at the centre of her campaign.
How To Get There 5/5/19
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Open mike 05/05/2019
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Open mike 04/05/2019
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Daily review 03/05/2019
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Pike River re-entry delayed
Re-entry to the Pike River mine has been delayed so that a high oxygen reading from within the mine can be understood.
Open mike 03/05/2019
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Daily review 02/05/2019
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10,000 lies
The Washington Post tracker of Trump whoppers suggests that he has told his 10,000th presidential lie.
National’s bad day in the house
In an unprecedented move yesterday in Parliament Government MPs agreed to Simon Bridges having extra time to harangue them during the general debate.
Open mike 02/05/2019
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Daily review 01/05/2019
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May Day
Press release from the NZCTU celebrating May day and noting imminent changes to employment laws.
Climate change is this Government’s nuclear free issue
The results of the Zero Carbon Bill negotiations are due to be announced shortly. This Government has a political imperative to make sure that the final proposal is resolute.
Death by a thousand cuts
It has been reported that John Key has shown some support behind the scenes for Judith Collins. And someone in National’s caucus has leaked to Newshub that MPs were told not to leak to Newshub.
Open mike 01/05/2019
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Daily review 30/04/2019
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Five people versus a billionaire
UK Labour has released a stunning advertisement on what happens if you give ordinary people more resources compared to if you give a billionaire a tax cut.
The ides of April
National’s first caucus meeting in a while is scheduled for today. And the leaks are continuing.
Open mike 30/04/2019
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Daily review 29/04/2019
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Slushiegate
Simon Bridges has decided to attack Corrections management for installing slushie machines designed to help cool prison guards in full uniform and heavy stab proof vests on hot days.
Open mike 29/04/2019
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The Herald paywall
The Herald is getting ready this week to install a paywall.
Open mike 28/04/2019
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How To Get There 28/4/19
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