Press editorial on failed state house sell-off
It’s more than a “dreary lack of ambition”, it’s a deliberate plan to underfund / rundown the stock to “justify” selling off, so that the Nats can indeed “wash their hands” of their obligations.
Labour sticks to the high road
As the confused media pile-on to Labour continues, it’s good to hear that the party is planning to stick to the high road.
Open Mike 03/12/2016
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Mt Roskill by election
Today is the day of the Mt Roskill by election. No discussion or comments on the subject will be allowed until after voting closes at 7:00 PM. Then you can knock yourselves out …
“They’re about to pour concrete on my son’s grave” – Campbell on #StandWithPike
Heartbreaking stories from the picket line down at the West Coast.
Daily Review 02/12/2016
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Caption contest
Military assessment of climate change
Guardian: “Unchecked global warming is greatest threat to 21st-century security where mass migration could be ‘new normal’, say senior military”.
Labour moving “too far to the left” – Andrew Little responds
According some Legget guy that no one has ever heard of, Labour is moving “too far to the left”. Andrew Little responds, in the kind of unguarded human moment that we seldom see from our politicians.
Fund the Police!
Judith Collins is letting organised criminals off the hook as she insists the Police make burglary a priority.
Key “concedes” Mt Roskill by election
Key says he expects National to lose in Mt Roskill – under the bus for Parmjeet Parmar. He won’t be attending the wake either, and he spins another lie just for good measure.
Open Mike 02/12/2016
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Around the House…
Labour-insider Key talks to the Herald while expressing no confidence in his candidate (the one standing at his shoulder); Leggett legs it; and National shoot down kiwi businesses, kiwi workers and kiwi tenants.
Not a bad day’s work.
Daily Review 01/12/2016
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By-election: Michael vs Fia?
Whose going to be added Parliament on Saturday? It should be Michael Wood, but his competition is Misa Fia Turner, who looks an even worse candidate than Parmjeet Parmar.
Meanwhile, Parmjeet is trying to claim she’s the local one!
Trump’s broad international challenges
Barak Obama is leaving Donald Trump a number of international crises to face. What will the Donald do and will he make America great again?
Clearing the decks
National is readying itself for the next election by getting rid of some MPs. And Nick Leggett has finally disclosed his true political colours.
Faith in democracy falls
Is the belief that democracy is essential falling in “Western” countries? In New Zealand particularly so?
Dire warnings of the bleeding obvious
Warnings from the government and the Reserve Bank that first home buyers are taking on too much debt. Prices are too high, wages are too low, interest rates are rising. These warnings are effectively telling the average first home buyer to give up.
Open Mike 01/12/2016
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Daily Review 30/11/2016
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Tolley needs to apologise
Kim Hill had an astounding and outstanding interview with Anne Tolley this morning on RNZ. The 7.30 news was delayed 12 minutes as […]
Massive education fail
Thanks National: “NZ kids worst at maths in English-speaking world”.
Tax the Rich An animated fairy tale
A short video produced by US unions “to support a fairer tax system”.
Everyone has advice for Labour!
In which pundit r0b has a wee rant about media pundits. Yeah I know…
Open Mike 30/11/2016
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Daily Review 29/11/2016
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Labour’s legacy: building a better New Zealand
Today is the 81st anniversary of the election of the first Labour Government. Reprint of a post from Andrew Little to mark the occasion.
Labour Green seat deals – about bloody time
Reports that Labour and the Greens will cooperate in some seats. Watch Patrick Gower’s head explode! But this is no Epsom.
Housing “affordability” blowout
Andrew Little was on RNZ this morning talking housing affordability. “The amount people are having to borrow for their first home has increased 43 percent in the last two years.”
Everybody wants a recount
US President elect Donald Trump has expressed support for a widespread investigation of America’s electoral system
New Parliament buildings
A couple of reactions to the $100m Parliament building plans.
Todd Barclay faces Clutha-Southland selection challenge
Todd Barclay is one of National’s worst MP’s, who made a mess of the party apparatus he inherited from Bill English. No surprise that he is facing a selection challenge. Ex Philip Morris tobacco vs. Merrill Lynch banker – lucky Clutha-Southland!
Open Mike 29/11/2016
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Daily Review 28/11/2016
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Child abuse and poverty – still with us
As topics like Trump and the quakes take the limelight, the slow tragedies unfolding in NZ carry on in the background.