Labour and rural voters
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Date published: 7:30 am, November 6th, 2017 - 94 comments
In recent years Labour has allowed National to dominate rural politics. Maybe it is time for Labour to think about reaching out to rural voters and suggest to them that a progressive vote is in their interests.
Open Mike 06/11/2017
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Date published: 6:00 am, November 6th, 2017 - 70 comments
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800th Anniversary of Charter of the Forest
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Date published: 8:25 pm, November 5th, 2017 - 21 comments
Issued alongside the Magna Carta on November 6, 1217, the Charter of the Forest is among the first ecological charters in history and among the first to assert the rights of ordinary people to the right to subsistence. 800 years old tomorrow.
Jian Yang and his residence application
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Date published: 10:35 am, November 5th, 2017 - 68 comments
Just before the election news broke that National MP Jian Yang had previously taught in a Chinese University training spies. A recent OIA release of his immigration application raises further issues.
Trust, Labour and the TPPA
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Date published: 6:05 am, November 5th, 2017 - 96 comments
A look at Labour’s PR around the TPPA-11, and a campaign by Action Station to stop the signing.
Open Mike 05/11/2017
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Date published: 6:00 am, November 5th, 2017 - 38 comments
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Home Sweet Home
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Date published: 11:52 am, November 4th, 2017 - 23 comments
The changing face of New Zealand.
So there was a housing crisis after all
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Date published: 8:05 am, November 4th, 2017 - 403 comments
The briefing to incoming Housing Minister Phil Twyford shows clearly that a crisis in housing developed under National’s watch.
The Green Party goals in government
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Date published: 6:54 am, November 4th, 2017 - 113 comments
“This is an incredible opportunity for the Green Party to make that good, green change that we’ve talked about – since ages ago!”
@realDonaldTrump does not exist
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Date published: 6:27 am, November 4th, 2017 - 4 comments
For a brief moment, the internets rejoiced.
Open Mike 04/11/2017
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Date published: 6:00 am, November 4th, 2017 - 59 comments
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Daily Review 03/11/2017
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Date published: 5:32 pm, November 3rd, 2017 - 55 comments
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Let’s do this
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Date published: 2:42 pm, November 3rd, 2017 - 11 comments
With a change of Government it is a time for a change in the public entities that run New Zealand.
No renewal for National
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Date published: 8:49 am, November 3rd, 2017 - 22 comments
Bad luck you back benchers!
National reverts to type
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Date published: 7:47 am, November 3rd, 2017 - 225 comments
Bill English has claimed that it is not the role of National to make Parliament run properly.
NRT: Good Riddance
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Date published: 6:35 am, November 3rd, 2017 - 7 comments
“The government is throwing out pay equity legislation introduced by National, saying it makes it harder for people to make a claim for fair wages.”
Congratulations John Campbell
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Date published: 6:06 am, November 3rd, 2017 - 25 comments
Mr Campbell is awarded Presenter of the Year by the Association for International Broadcasting.
Open Mike 03/11/2017
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Date published: 6:00 am, November 3rd, 2017 - 127 comments
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Daily Review 02/11/2017
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Date published: 5:30 pm, November 2nd, 2017 - 35 comments
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She’s back …
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Date published: 3:58 pm, November 2nd, 2017 - 77 comments
National’s Parliamentary list has been announced. The big mover is Judith Collins who has jumped 7 places to number 9 and she is on the front bench.
Jacinda Ardern, Donald Trump and political manners
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Date published: 2:42 pm, November 2nd, 2017 - 12 comments
In terms of style and approach Jacinda Ardern is radically different to Donald Trump.
Auckland’s impending environmental crisis
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Date published: 11:30 am, November 2nd, 2017 - 12 comments
Unless Auckland Council finds more funding for the environment the predictions for what will happen are dire.
We have an obligation to act on Manus Island
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Date published: 6:20 am, November 2nd, 2017 - 229 comments
Jacinda Ardern faces a test of her claim she can handle Australia better than the last two Prime Ministers. How will she react?
Open Mike 02/11/2017
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Date published: 6:00 am, November 2nd, 2017 - 82 comments
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Remember, remember!
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Date published: 9:03 pm, November 1st, 2017 - 8 comments
Sunday the 5th of November from 12 O’Clock onwards, by the bandstand in Dunedin’s Botanic Gardens.
Daily Review 01/11/2017
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Date published: 5:30 pm, November 1st, 2017 - 44 comments
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Three strikes law to go
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Date published: 3:04 pm, November 1st, 2017 - 147 comments
Andrew Little has announced that Act’s three strikes for offenders legislation is going to be repealed.
Labour plans to stop overseas purchases of residential properties
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Date published: 9:41 am, November 1st, 2017 - 192 comments
Labour has announced plans to prevent foreign residents from buying residential homes in New Zealand.
Open Mike 01/11/2017
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Date published: 6:00 am, November 1st, 2017 - 219 comments
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Daily Review 31/10/2017
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Date published: 5:30 pm, October 31st, 2017 - 41 comments
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Trump spins as Manafort is charged
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Date published: 4:14 pm, October 31st, 2017 - 104 comments
The indictments have been laid and the recriminations are starting. Looks like the Trump Whitehouse is starting to self destruct.
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