OIA: Rotten
As story after story comes out, it shows how much contempt for transparency and the law this government has, and how little it intends to be held to account.
Kim Jong Key Is Missing
The Latest News Bulletin from CNN “Concern is mounting in New Zealand over the whereabouts of the country’s leader, Kim Jong Key. […]
Off to war
Broken promise. Lies. War. The Herald willing to believe anything to defend Brand Key. Just another day in NZ politics.
Nats illegally gaming the OIA process
It is clear to anyone who has read Dirty Politics that the National government illegally games the OIA process for political gain. Now we have Key’s confirmation of the fact.
Open mike 16/10/2014
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Why I’m voting for Andrew Little
Andrew has a lower public profile than some of the other candidates seeking the Labour leadership so here’s some info on him and why I’ll be voting for him.
Grant Robertson campaign launch
Official advice on poverty
An excellent piece by Brent Edwards on Morning Report today, looking at official advice to the government on poverty. Underneath the politicised process the answer is as obvious as ever.
The final field
Well, the list of Labour leadership contenders has defied the predictions of the pundits (myself included). Here’s my 2c on the final field.
David Parker – my choice for Leader
Heavyweight Cabinet experience, strong egalitarian values, a cool debater, with a passion for manufacturing and a high-value economy, a good deal of steel and with an open mind and a twinkle in his eye – these are the reasons why I support David Parker for Labour Party Leader.
Open mike 15/10/2014
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How Slater manufactures smears
Unusually the IPCA chair Judge Sir David Carruthers has written a letter to Matthew Blomfield clarifying that “perjury” is a illusion of the rogue “journalist” and fantasy blogger Cameron Slater. Plus news on the theft of Blomfield’s hard disk. Another judge destroys Slater’s carefully inflated memes with facts.
Dishonourable Judith Collins
Even John Key can’t bring himself to call Judith “Honourable”
ImperatorFish: A useful terror threat tool
Scott examines our threat level.
And then there were four
Twitter is suggesting that Nanaia Mahuta will enter Labour’s leadership race. Update: Her candidacy is confirmed.
The housing dream
The “Kiwi dream” is over – the housing crisis just gets worse and worse.
On the unruly parts of the Labour caucus
It has been disappointing in the last few days to see the lack of respect that some of the Labour politicians on the right of the caucus have for the policy of restraint requested by the party. It appears they see themselves to be above such restraints.
The power & the pressure
We need a new green left direction, now and for the future. A future Labour-Green-Mana coalition government could provide such a direction. The original NZ Values Party Manifesto provides an important Blueprint.
Dear David Shearer
David Shearer has chosen to publicly call for unity while at the same time attacking David Cunliffe and the concept that Labour’s leadership should be representative.
Open mike 14/10/2014
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Andrew Little: Law changes shaping up to be worse than first thought
Good to see David Cunliffe backing Andrew Little. He’s a strong left-wing candidate who is already taking John Key’s attack on workers rights head-on today. […]
Some thoughts on David Cunliffe’s withdrawal
Some personal comments on news today that David Cunliffe has withdrawn from the Labour leadership contest.
David Cunliffe announces withdrawal from the Labour Party leadership contest
Statement from David Cunliffe I am today announcing that I have decided not to nominate for the 2014 Labour Party leadership contest. It […]
Cunliffe to pull out?
Only a rumour at this stage…
NRT: The GCSB has been using our embassies as spybases
I/S at No Right Turn summarises a post from The Intercept on NSA keywords, and what they illustrate about the involvement of our GCSB.
Terrorism and thoughtcrime
Key is considering bringing in thoughtcrime. Guilt by association. Detaining people because they may commit a crime.
Open mike 13/10/2014
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Q&A with Andrew Little
I’d like to say thanks to the Standard for hosting me today. I’ve always enjoyed robust political meetings and I’m a firm believer […]
Hickey on the living wage
Excellent piece by Bernard Hickey in The Herald this morning.
Greenpeace shows everything is not awesome for Shell
Greenpeace’s effective social media has persuaded Lego to end a long standing arrangement with Shell.
Open mike 12/10/2014
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And then there were four
David Parker is likely to join the leadership race tomorrow…
Update: Confirmed – David Parker is standing.
Fran O’Sullivan and Dirty Politics
Fran O’Sullivan’s column in the Herald today clearly lays out why the issues surrounding Hanover Finance’s collapse should be investigated by the Police and not by a Government inquiry.
Donations still rolling in for Hager
Assisted no doubt by attempts to have the fund shut down, donations are still rolling in for Nicky Hager’s defence.
Inspired Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize this year is an inspired choice.
Open mike 11/10/2014
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