On December 17, 2015 the Government released a series reports suggesting that New Zealand is complying with Kyoto Protocol obligations. A dig into the reports confirms however that the compliance is in name only and is for spin purposes rather than a real attempt at addressing the world’s most pressing problem.
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Happy New Years people. May it be a good one.
The British Conservative Government and the New Zealand National Government have both rewarded their friends with titles.
The Standard’s ten most commented posts in 2015.
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The ten most popular Standard posts of 2015 based on page views.
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Jonathan Pie in his own way celebrates the event that is Christmas
Some random musings on what happened in New Zealand’s media this year.
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A comprehensive run through of behaviours and attitudes associated with a White Ribbon ambassador.
Helen Clark is considered to be to be a front runner for the position of next United Nations Secretary General. But Kevin Rudd is also being talked about as a candidate. And if his previous behaviour is repeated it could be an interesting contest.
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COP21 provided welcome commitment by the world’s nations to do something meaningful about climate change. But this is not enough. So what next?
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Incognito on the meaning of work and unemployment at a time of increasing change.
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Merry Christmas …
Merry Christmas one and all!
AFFCO clearly lacks any sense of a christmas spirit when dealing with its workers.
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The District Court has ruled in favour of Kim Dotcom being extradicted.
There’s still a few MPs “on duty”. Their function is to maintain the semblance of active government and to roll out a bunch of announcements they hope will escape full scrutiny.
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“On 2 October last year the police raided our home and I had the hugely encouraging experience of watching hundreds of you coming to my aid on Givealittle: giving money and, just as important, sending kind messages and giving moral support. The financial support made it easy for us to decide to launch legal action…”
Video of John Key’s recent interview with The Rock.
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Rachel Stewart has penned an opinion piece highlighting John Key’s avoidance of serious media in preference to engaging in rude, crude and highly unattractive stunts on commercial radio.
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Ad discusses a phenomenon where Local Government is having a greater and greater effect on New Zealand’s development. But local politicians are having less and less effect.
Standardista authors are on summer break! There will be an Open Mike each day, but little or no other posting (unless an author feels particularly inspired). Here’s some summer reading suggestions – by all means add your own…
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Justice Clifford’s decision that the police raid of Nicky Hager’s home was illegal raises serious questions about what political pressure was applied on the police.
