Darren Watson has a message for Epsom Greens and Reds
You just have to hold your nose and electorate vote Goldsmith …
When the Bubble Pops.
Let’s talk about NZ Labour – hopefully the party that heads up the next government of New Zealand.
I’d say it’s undeniable that there’s a general mood for change in NZ society and that NZ Labour have somewhat ridden on the back of that sentiment.
But does it end well?
Go Green
All the good reasons, and it comes down to values and what kind of government and country NZ now wants.
A report from South Auckland – it is time to change the government
Reason #4637 why we need to change the government – Midwife reprimanded after speaking out about abuse and neglect in South Auckland
Today is the last day to enroll – and you should
Today is the last day you can enroll to vote in the election. Historically far too many people in the 18-24 age group have not enrolled. The same again would suit the Nats very well indeed.
Update: Newsroom: “A record turnout of early voters suggests a youthquake in action – and the polls might be wrong.”
Update: If you are trying to enrol and the queues are long, here are the other ways you can do it, including online!
Update: you can enrol up until midnight Friday online, and then vote at a polling station on Saturday. Details here.
Two ticks red
Who I am going to vote for and why.
An MMP government
On current polling the next government could be Labour + Green + NZF. That would annoy a lot of Nats if they have more votes than Labour alone, but that’s how MMP works. English lied about this in the last debate, but apparently has since walked it back.
Open Mike 22/09/2017
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Anger and compassion
It seems that a man set himself on fire in parliament grounds today.
Daily Review 21/09/2017
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Dame Anne Salmond’s final, brief election thought
Salmond “Jacindamania isn’t about personality at all – it’s a collective sigh of relief that we might finally have a kind of leadership that reflects our core values as New Zealanders.”
Vote for compassion and competence
National has created the perception that it is a better manager of Government than Labour and is suggesting that it is more compassionate. Neither claim is true.
The poll that matters will be completed on Saturday
Poll results! And, the most important thing we can do now is vote, and get out the vote, and remind people that only Labour and the Greens have committed to changing the government.
Is NZ doomed to lying politics now?
Bill English and the Nats are now running firmly on a platform of lies – Gower calls them on this for a second time this week. Should the political left get down in the gutter too? Is NZ doomed to lying politics now?
Nats “discovered poverty last week” – and will forget it just as quickly
Ardern’s jab that English “discovered poverty last week” was the line of the debate. After the election National will forget it again just as quickly, if the record of the last nine years is anything to go by. Do you want to vote for that?
Open Mike 21/09/2017
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Daily Review 20/09/2017
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Also for discussion of tonight’s poll and the last Ardern English debate on TVNZ 1 at 7pm.
Federated Farmers need to cut the crap
Federated Farmers continued their fear campaign today in a Herald editorial. Their anonymous demand is that “Farmers should know they are still appreciated”. It is hard to have respect looking at bills that urban dwellers and businesses pay tofix their environment, while Federated Farmers bullshit about the environmental impacts of farming and how they don’t like paying to fix them.
The Green Party Policy Manifesto (fully costed and seriously progressive)
The Greens have a fully costed plan of their goals for New Zealand’s future. Anything but boring, this is bold vision, progressive values, and detailed planning as well as solid economics for the fiscal geeks.
Why I voted two ticks Green
Because we need to knock Liberalism on the head.
Why I voted two ticks Labour
The Nats do not deserve to lead NZ so I voted for change. The electorate vote was simple. I struggled with the party vote.
Gower – Nats the biggest liars
Sure would be good if some other media called the Nats out on this too.
Malnutrition – in NZ FFS
Stunningly depressing piece by Kirsty Johnston in The Herald yesterday – Number of New Zealand children hospitalised with malnutrition doubles as food costs bite.
Proud of your legacy, National?
Open Mike 20/09/2017
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The Climate Debate Tues 7pm
Event at Auckland Uni and live streamed, the major political parties debate the climate with Rod Oram as MC.
Daily Review 19/09/2017
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The Man who will do Anything for Power
Deliberately pitting Kiwis against Kiwis so he can retain power may be his worst action so far. Worse than engaging lawyers and accountants […]
How National “delivers” for NZ
The failure of TOP’s Youth UBI policy
Safety nets should be for all people and the best way to ensure that is to design them for social need not as economic tools. Despite Gareth Morgan’s assertion that policy is everything, The Opportunities Party has managed to create a youth policy that is discriminatory.
Why you should vote – from a White Man Behind a Desk
It’s the kind of video that makes you go “what the fuck man. with one (1) eight minute video you convinced half of my “it’s my right to not vote and i hate politicians so Fuck Elections” friends to vote. i’ve been trying for weeks, and you put up a singular video on it and they’re persuaded.”
Campbell: Ten Reasons For Not Voting National
Gordon Campbell sets out ten reasons not to vote National. Well referenced and compelling. Standardistas may wish to add their own entries to the list.
“The Green Party is committed to reforming renting so that every house is a home”
People who rent should have security so they can put down roots and benefit from being able to participate in their community.
Open Mike 19/09/2017
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Women readers of the site
Apart from the usual election year rise of the readership, the demographics on this site have been moving a lot earlier this election. The most noticeable statistic in the recent months has been to do with gender. Most of it appears to me to have been associated with female interest in Metiria Turei. There is a lot more interest by women in this election than in 2014.
Daily Review 18/09/2017
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Greens: Fuel pipeline debacle puts environment at risk
Despite assurances from industry and council, there are still unanswered questions about the environmental impact at the Ruakaka oil leak.