Open Mike 05/02/2018
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Getting it right
Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff writes in the NZ Herald about why paying people peanuts is bad for everyone. Highly recommended reading.
The 2017 General Election electorate expense returns
Last year’s electorate expense returns have now been made public.
Ideological issues more than leadership are Nat’s problem
Changing National’s leadership will not help the conservatives regain power if they fail to address questions of why they lost the 2017 election. National may be the biggest single party but it is unlikely to stay that. And they have no remaining parliamentary partners.You can’t form a MMP government from that…
Open Mike 04/02/2018
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Zen and the art of greening the government
Democracy, protest, and what makes this the first ever progressive New Zealand MMP government.
Open Mike 03/02/2018
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Daily Review 02/02/2018
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Middle east Teenagers
In the middle east a Palestinian teenager is detained for a minor assault and for protesting the occupation of her country. And three Israeli teenagers are apparently trying to sue two New Zealand residents for exercising their rights of free speech.
Did you hear about the killer who got pulled over for speeding?
Re-education may be the key to improving NZ driving habits.
Open Mike 02/02/2018
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Daily Review 01/02/2018
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Nothing like Mike
Turns out Mike Hosking was eminently and delightfully replaceable.
Poor Paula’s position’s in peril
Speculation is rife that Paula Bennett’s reign as Deputy Leader of the National Party may be under threat.
Poll Watch: Reid Research Poll 2018-1-31
Newshub recently released the latest poll they commissioned from Reid Research. Let’s dive into some analysis of what this means.
Jacinda Ardern’s child poverty speech
In a major speech yesterday on poverty, Prime Minister Ardern has laid out fully and forthrightly what is the problem and what need to be done.
Climate activists threatened with “draconian” Anadarko Amendment
“We can’t burn existing fossil fuel reserves if we are to avoid climate catastrophe.” – Russell Norman.
Open Mike 01/02/2018
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The Dogs of War
At a Union/NDP conference in March 2002 in Ottawa I saw wall-to-wall US TV attacking Iraq in my room. My caucus report that […]
Daily Review 31/01/2018
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Bill’s Rolling – pros and cons
Since reading the news that the Nats are thinking about ditching Bill English, I’ve been trying to decide what my (completely honest and […]
Bye Bill?
Barry Soper is claiming that the numbers are being done on sorting out a replacement for Bill English and Paula Bennett may be gone as deputy leader as early as next week.
National’s drug conscience
Helen Kelly championed the liberalisation of drug law to allow those suffering from significant ill health to have access to cannabis for medicinal purposes. National is still struggling with the concept despite it having overwhelming public support.
It’s time to change our cannabis laws (sign the petition)
“Sick New Zealanders deserve access to medicinal cannabis which is legal and affordable.”
Open Mike 31/01/2018
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Daily Review 30/01/2018
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Bill your pants may be on fire
Bill English has criticised the Government for only offering an officer briefing on the day that legislation is due to be introduced into Parliament. But appears to have forgotten an offer made by Jacinda Ardern 48 days ago.
Drip, drip, drip…
In the middle of the Southland drought, people in Invercargill are no longer allowed to water their gardens.
Roger Federer
Why Roger Federer is my favourite athlete.
Open Mike 30/01/2018
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Doofus of the week Anniversary Weekend edition – Damien Grant
Damien Grant wins the latest award for penning a column where he claims that University education is a great folly of modern life, contributes surprisingly little to our economic well-being and does not prepare graduates for work.
Ruminations on deprivation
Man gets wet feet. Is reminded of privilege.
Greening the government: economics
In his State of the Planet speech, James Shaw lays out the Green Party’s bold vision and plan for a truly sustainable economy to replace the crumbling architecture of the last 30 years.
(image from Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics)
Open Mike 29/01/2018
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The Standard under a Labour led Government
How should the Standard adapt to the new Government?
Rimutaka Prison.
Who are the bigger criminals?
Updated.