Brownlee is dragging Canterbury down
The Christchurch rebuild gets its second fail grade from Treasury. And what of the rebuild work that has been done with failed reinforcing steel?
Which National Party muppet appointed Peter Boshier to be Chief Ombudsman?
One of the few things the Nats normally excel at, is selecting a suitably unqualified flunkey to ensure an office they have no […]
TPPA review time slashed
The Government has reduced the time the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee has to report back on submissions on the TPPA from one month to five days.
Shameful tactics on beneficiaries
Why does it take a volunteer organisation like Auckland Action Against Poverty to help people get the benefits that they are entitled to?
Panama vows action – NZ closes its eyes
The cycle of corrupt money. 100% tax haven. And we’re being put to shame by Panama.
Open mike 08/04/2016
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Daily Review 07/04/2016
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A cartoon for Planet Key
Kiwibank sale to NZ Super, ACC privatisation by stealth
The transfer of part of Kiwibank to the Cullen Fund will inevitably lead to its privatisation, no matter what the Government says.
What should Auckland Council do about begging
Two conservative mayoral candidates have proposed that people begging should be fined.
Panama tax rort stirs world leaders but not Key
The Panama Papers highlight a significant problem for the countries of the world. The actions of the 1% is robbing countries throughout the world of funds needed to run their countries and underlines that the capitalist system is based on greed. Most leaders see this but not John Key.
Obama calls for international tax reform – what will Key do now?
Key has made it clear that he doesn’t care that NZ is operating as an international tax haven. When The Greens called for action he called them “barking mad”. But last night President Obama called for international action on tax reform. What will Key do now?
Open mike 07/04/2016
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Daily Review 06/04/2016
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Kiwibank partial sell-off
This morning Michael Cullen announced plans to sell 45% of Kiwibank.
Who is buying Canterbury water?
Billions of litres of Canterbury water are being sold off. Duncan Garner asks if Oravida is the buyer.
What could be causing the ‘crisis of distrust’ in government?
It’s a bit of a mystery really.
Nicky Hager opens new case against police
It sounds like the Police have a lot of questions to answer.
Open mike 06/04/2016
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Daily Review 05/04/2016
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WTF ONE News?
I know we whine on a lot here about the appalling state of the media in NZ, but does it get any worse than this? Seriously ONE “News” – what the fuck?
Andrew Little on the Panama Papers: NZ is a soft touch
Video of Andrew Little discussing the Panama Papers and John Key’s response.
Go Helen!
Great news that Helen Clark is putting her name forward for the very important post of Secretary-General of the United Nations. She has been a courageous champion for peace – perhaps the most important priority for the world today.
John Key’s response to the Panama Papers leak
John Key and National are floundering and trying urgently to work out what lines they should use concerning the release of the Panama Papers.
Deborah Russell: What’s going on with foreign trusts?
Deborah Russell provides expert analysis and commentary on the treatment of foreign trusts in New Zealand and how there is actually a loophole.
Panama Papers: NZ is a tax haven
The Panama Papers show that NZ operates a tax haven. Key’s denials don’t hold up, particularly in the light of at least two three prior warnings that his government has received.
Open mike 05/04/2016
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Daily Review 04/04/2016
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Building a government in waiting
Good to see Andrew Little working on the practical politics of building a government in waiting.
NRT: Our fearmongering Prime Minister
I/S at No Right Turn on the “jihadi brides” lie. “This sort of shit is why we cannot trust our spies, or the Ministers who “oversee” them…”
NZ Tax Haven Inc – of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1%
A huge leak of confidential documents which reveals how the rich and powerful use tax havens to hide their wealth suggests that New Zealand plays its part.
Justin Lester launches campaign for Wellington Mayor
Justin Lester launched his campaign for the Wellington mayoralty yesterday, focusing on housing, supporting small business and social services.
Open mike 04/04/2016
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Global poverty. Global oligarchy.
The west continues to hold a lock on global wealth. Africa and India remain desperately poor. China has built a burgeoning working class and middle class.
Sanders is down but not out
The parties are over half way through the primaries and Bernie Sanders still has a chance of pulling off what would be a dramatic victory.
Open mike 03/04/2016
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