Open Mike 20/10/25
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Judith Collins’ Open Letter Is Dirty Politics
The senior National Party Cabinet Minister has penned an “Open letter to the people of New Zealand” on the New Zealand Government’s official website
The strange goings on in Papatoetoe
In the Papatoetoe subdivision of Otara Papatoetoe Local Board complaints of stolen voting papers and voters being told how to vote inside polling booths and in public places have been referred to the police.
Simeon Brown threatens doctors as mega strike looms
An exodus of professionals are leaving – with Kiwi citizens fleeing at levels we haven’t seen in 24 years. These incl. community GPs, doctors & nurses – and Simeon is going after those that remain
Open Mike 19/10/25
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New Zealand’s Willing Submission To The Pentagon’s Command And Control
Our multi-billion billion spend-up on Defence has nothing to do with repelling a foreign invasion. It is all about being led by the US to join in attacking a target – China – located far from our shores.
Hayek’s Acolytes and History’s Judgement
While we should acknowledge Jim Bolger’s life of service to New Zealand we should also recognise the critical and continuing damage done to New Zealand by his government.
Open Mike 18/10/25
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Daily review 17/10/2025
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Open Mike 17/10/25
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Daily review 16/10/2025
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Plunket declares war on the BSA
Sean Plunket has threatened to sue the Broadcasting Standards Authority after it released a draft opinion suggesting that broadcasters using the internet should be subject to the same requirements as traditional broadcasters.
Crime Soars Under National
Violent crime, sexual assaults and retail crime soar under National Party
Open Mike 16/10/25
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Daily review 15/10/2025
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Open Mike 15/10/25
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Fiscal Choices: Scandinavia or America?
Brian Easton says we cannot attain a sustainable Scandinavian-type quality of life while keeping the existing tax system in place
Daily review 14/10/2025
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Open Mike 14/10/25
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Daily review 13/10/2025
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Government by the Farmers for the Farmers
In a move that further undermines the country’s response to the climate crisis the Government has halved the methane reduction goal and determined that farms will not pay a price for greenhouse gas emissions.
New Zealand’s latest tourism promo just dropped
“The Government of New Zild has made a new tourism ad and it’s surprisingly honest and informative!”
Open Mike 13/10/25
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The 2025 Local Government Election results
The provisional Local Government election results have shown appalling turnout especially in Auckland and a voter reaction against large rates increases, potentially caused by the shelving of the Three Waters Reform package.
Open Mike 12/10/25
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Open Mike 11/10/25
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Daily review 10/10/2025
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Open Mike 10/10/25
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Daily review 09/10/2025
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Open Mike 09/10/25
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Daily review 08/10/2025
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National Crashes in latest poll
National crashing into the 20s in the latest Couria Poll must have increased dramatically the prospects of Christopher Luxon being deposed as Prime Minister.
Open Mike 08/10/25
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Daily review 07/10/2025
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Do not feed the Droll
Martyn Bradbury’s attacks on Winston Peters and an attack on his home has allowed Winston to claim victimhood status and hog the media spotlight.
Open Mike 07/10/25
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