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.
#Horseshoegate – have you seen these alleged horse shoe throwers?
Radio Tarana has offered a reward for information regarding the Mt Roskill horse shoe thrower.
NRT: “A stupid idea”
I/S at No Right Turn on Key’s statement that a gender-balanced cabinet is “a stupid idea”.
Why no leftie fake news?
Fake stories were widely shared by Trump fans before the election. Why is leftie / liberal fake news much rarer? A fake news writer explains.
Open Mike 28/11/2016
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America’s broken democratic system
Through partisan control of the electoral system and continuing attempts to suppress votes America’s electoral system is in clear need of an overhaul.
Key interview – facts don’t matter
Lisa Owen interviewed Key on The Nation yesterday. As usual Key spent half his time denying facts and figures – in this case from Treasury and from his own government sources.
Treasury predictions – not good
Brian Fallow in The Herald summarises the take-home messages from the latest Treasury report. National have us on track to disaster.
The Essential Forest-Gardener – the trees and the heritage
Robert Guyton continues his series on life in a Riverton Food Forest.
Open Mike 27/11/2016
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Fidel Castro has died
Fidel Castro has died aged 90.
The Mount Roskill by-election and the strange case of the missing horse shoe
One News has reported on the strange case where a local Mt Roskill resident was threatened by someone describing themselves as Parmjeet Parmar’s right hand man, had a horse shoe thrown at him, complained to the police, but was subsequently told that the horse shoe had been destroyed.
Audrey Young on resurgent unions
Audrey Young writes on growing union numbers, strengths, and wins for their members. Excellent!
National better late than never on pay equity
A 2015 court decision forced National’s hand on pay equity. This week the equity working group reported back. To its credit National is accepting the recommendations, and unions are hailing a big win. But the final form of any law is not yet clear.
Open Mike 26/11/2016
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Daily Review 25/11/2016
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Three strikes – seven years – for bottom pinching
The first application of “three strikes” is an example of exactly one of the main problems that opponents of the law raised. Remove discretion and you can get perverse outcomes.