Open mike 08/08/2023
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Daily review 07/08/2023
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Helen Clark thinks the Government should review commitment to AUKUS
Last week the Government released a document titled the Defence Policy Strategy Statement. Helen Clark has expressed the concern that the strategy suggests that as a country New Zealand is abandoning its capacity to think for itself.
Greens: free dental care for all
“Under our plan, everyone will be able to keep their teeth healthy, and access treatment when they need it through a new community-based New Zealand Dental Service.”
Open mike 07/08/2023
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Tree protection for urban trees to be restored
The Government is set to overturn the previous National Government’s laws that prevented proper protection of urban trees and which has seen a stampede of urban tree removal.
Open mike 06/08/2023
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Climate extremes make NZ’s supply chains highly vulnerable – it’s time to rethink how we grow and ship food
“It’s clear domestic food supply chains have been increasingly challenged by natural disasters and the ongoing impact of climate change.”
Open mike 05/08/2023
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Daily review 04/08/2023
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Open mike 04/08/2023
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Daily review 03/08/2023
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Donald Trump indicted for trying to overthrow the US government
The question the citizens of the United States will have to ask shortly is not merely how on earth a person like this is a viable candidate for president. The question is really: how could the United States enable a sitting President to carry out this scale of crime?
Open mike 03/08/2023
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Daily review 02/08/2023
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Open mike 02/08/2023
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Open mike 01/08/2023
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Daily review 31/07/2023
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Labours’ party list
Arrived in the email. Here is the full list of your 2023 Labour Candidates:
National’s latest policy: MOAR ROADS
National’s latest policy announcement shows that it has an unmistakable fetish for tar seal.
Open mike 31/07/2023
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A letter to Chris Hipkins
My 2c on what I think Chris Hipkins needs to do to win this year’s election.
Should We Worry About Green and Maori Party Taxes?
We need to recognise our risk to the capital flight risk of the 1%, but also recognise the benefit to the 99% of us.
Open mike 30/07/2023
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Open mike 29/07/2023
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Daily review 28/07/2023
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Should Labour take GST off fresh food?
National’s Nicola Willis has claimed that Labour will soon announce policy to take GST off fresh fruit and vegetables.
Open mike 28/07/2023
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Daily review 27/07/2023
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Moderation notes in election year
Some guidelines about current moderation.
Open mike 27/07/2023
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Greens: Labour must deliver on No New Mines
“The Green Party is disappointed tonight that the Government has voted down Eugenie Sage’s members’ bill to stop new mining on conservation land. The time is now for a government that takes conservation seriously.”
Daily review 26/07/2023
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Open mike 26/07/2023
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Daily review 25/07/2023
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Politics is indeed a blood sport
But should it be? Without acknowledging in any way its role in politicising Kiritapu Allan’s issues National has stated that politics is a blood sport.