Mueller Report Complete
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Date published: 10:34 am, March 23rd, 2019 - 85 comments
Categories: Abuse of power, Donald Trump, International, Politics, us politics
Tags: donald trump, impeachment, robert mueller
The Mueller report has dropped. The next few days are going to be crucial for the Trump presidency.
Terrorist’s Writing Banned
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Date published: 2:07 pm, March 23rd, 2019 - 72 comments
The terrorist’s published writing has been banned with immediate effect. This is a very good thing.
Open mike 23/03/2019
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Date published: 7:00 am, March 23rd, 2019 - 177 comments
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Power pricing not just a rip-off, it’s immoral
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Date published: 3:23 pm, March 22nd, 2019 - 40 comments
Submissions for the final report on the Electricity Price Review closed today at noon. My recent experience with Genesis Energy reveals pricing by power company majors not only rips customers off, but is immoral. The initial report of the EPR is unlikely to address this issue.
Adequate gun control and (almost) complete party support.
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Date published: 8:43 am, March 22nd, 2019 - 127 comments
Now that I’ve had time to look through what has been implemented and what is proposed to happen with changes to gun laws and think about it. I’m almost satisfied. Since that so seldom happens that I suspect a gotcha, I’m now going to keep debugging until I am sure that it is actually as good as it looks.
Open mike 22/03/2019
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Date published: 7:00 am, March 22nd, 2019 - 269 comments
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Daily review 21/03/2019
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Date published: 5:30 pm, March 21st, 2019 - 71 comments
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Rambo has been constrained. Now about those other semi-automatics?
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Date published: 4:39 pm, March 21st, 2019 - 80 comments
Jacinda Ardern has announced an effective ban by an order in council on the current sales of all military-style semi-automatic weapons and all assault rifles. There will be legislation passed to remove them from the hands of the public including a buyback and prison terms for possession. Not quite far enough yet. (Updated as I see other details)
Open mike 21/03/2019
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Date published: 7:00 am, March 21st, 2019 - 234 comments
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Banning Rambo weapons not a knee-jerk
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Date published: 5:35 am, March 21st, 2019 - 185 comments
Passing stringent gun controls is far from a knee-jerk reaction to the Christchurch massacre – our politicians of all stripes have procrastinated over this ever since the 1990 Aramoana massacre. We already have the 13 recommendations of the 2017 Law & Order committee that were rejected. Let us at the very least now accept those.
Daily review 20/03/2019
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Date published: 5:30 pm, March 20th, 2019 - 54 comments
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Westland Dairy sale
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Date published: 12:08 pm, March 20th, 2019 - 28 comments
Westland Dairy has done a deal to sell out to Yili industrial Group of Mongolia. This company is the third largest dairy company in New Zealand.
The power of compassionate politics
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Date published: 9:20 am, March 20th, 2019 - 205 comments
Jacinda Ardern has shown over the past week that she is one of the country’s best leaders.
Open mike 20/03/2019
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Date published: 7:00 am, March 20th, 2019 - 317 comments
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Daily review 19/03/2019
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Date published: 5:30 pm, March 19th, 2019 - 33 comments
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National’s unfortunate misstatement about its migrant petition
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Date published: 10:51 am, March 19th, 2019 - 76 comments
National has been caught out in what is euphemistically called a misspeak about when it took its odious anti UN Migration pact petition down from its website. It said it was weeks before the Christchurch murders but it appears the petition was still live after the event.
Mike Hosking’s unusual take on the Christchurch massacre
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Date published: 8:09 am, March 19th, 2019 - 137 comments
Mike Hosking has delivered an analysis of the Mosque murders that omits saying the massacre occurred in a mosque or that all the victims were of the Muslim faith or that the terrorist was a right wing extremist.
Open mike 19/03/2019
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Date published: 7:00 am, March 19th, 2019 - 174 comments
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Daily review 18/03/2019
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Date published: 5:30 pm, March 18th, 2019 - 60 comments
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DPF does the right thing
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Date published: 5:05 pm, March 18th, 2019 - 101 comments
Kiwiblog comments have been turned off as David Farrar grapples with how to handle a crisis concerning hate speech.
Lets ban assault weapons – now
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Date published: 7:45 am, March 18th, 2019 - 284 comments
The Government needs to urgently change the law to ban the sale of military style semi automatic weapons.
Open mike 18/03/2019
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Date published: 7:00 am, March 18th, 2019 - 125 comments
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‘Heroes’
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Date published: 4:03 pm, March 17th, 2019 - 91 comments
A few musings on heroism.
Open mike 17/03/2019
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Date published: 7:00 am, March 17th, 2019 - 285 comments
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How To Get There 17/3/19
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Date published: 6:54 am, March 17th, 2019 - 34 comments
Welcome to TS’s Sunday think piece. It’s a blank sheet, a tabula rasa, waiting for your thoughts on the future and How To Get There.
The trouble with hate speech
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Date published: 1:02 pm, March 16th, 2019 - 319 comments
Yesterday’s terrorist attack which has resulted in 49 kiwis losing their lives highlights issues brought up by the tour of New Zealand by Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux and the debate about if hate speech should ever be tolerated.
Just outlaw semi-automatic weapons
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Date published: 10:54 am, March 16th, 2019 - 213 comments
I’ve used and worked with weapons for large chunks of my life. They’re not there for dickheads. There aren’t any reasons to keep operational semi-automatic weapons in civilian life. Just outlaw them. The conviction for unlawful possession of them requires mandatory imprisonment.
Christchurch: The Next Day
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Date published: 10:38 am, March 16th, 2019 - 123 comments
It’s the morning after the horrific attacks in Christchurch. 49 are dead, many more injured. The PM is flying to the city, having announced our gun laws are to be immediately strengthened. The country is reeling, but the fascists are bound to lose.
Open mike 16/03/2019
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Date published: 7:00 am, March 16th, 2019 - 72 comments
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Daily review 15/03/2019
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Date published: 5:30 pm, March 15th, 2019 - 40 comments
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Christchurch Mosque Shooting
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Date published: 2:39 pm, March 15th, 2019 - 362 comments
There has been a shooting at a mosque in Central Christchurch. Injured people have been seen in the doorway and armed Police are out in force.
UPDATE: The Star is reporting that one person is dead, and there are reports of a second mosque in Linwood being attacked.
UPDATE: A shooter has posted a series of manifestos. It appears to be typical race hate. It also appears that the shooting was live streamed.
UPDATE: The WestPac rescue helicopter is flying over Papanui High School, with what appears to be armed Police leaning out the doors. Papanui is approx 5 kms from the Dean’s Ave mosque. There are also reports that an arrest has been made.
UPDATE: Police confirm an arrest has been made. However the city remains in lockdown until it is clear that there is no further danger. Police also confirm multiple fatalities.
Last UPDATE for the night: 49 dead, 48 injured, 4 fascists in custody. Today has been horrible and tomorrow is going to be a very hard day. Kia kaha, aroha and lets stick together. A people united will never be defeated.
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- Bar Association welcomes Government ban on assault riflesThe New Zealand Bar Association welcomes the Government’s ban on assault rifles today. NZBA’s council member, Josh McBride, says that immediate changes to the underlying legislation are now required to ensure that all military specification ...2 days ago
- CEAC press release on EnvironmentWe are delighted for Helen Clark to become Patron of the new independent think tank with University of Auckland called “The Helen Clark Foundation.” The Helen Clark Foundation is a new organisation and needs your support to grow. Helen Clark ...2 days ago
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- Terrorism a first for NZ but decades now for AfghanistanWhile last Friday’s terrorist attack in Christchurch was the first for New Zealand, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Australia and non-resident to New Zealand says his country has been victims of violence and terrorism for more than four decades. ...3 days ago
- Government applauded for decisive action on firearmsThe Police Association congratulates the government for demonstrating the courage to take decisive action and ban the firearms that have inflicted so much harm in New Zealand. ...3 days ago
- Federated Farmers supports toughening up on firearms"This will not be popular among some of our members but after a week of intense debate and careful consideration by our elected representatives and staff, we believe this is the only practicable solution," Feds Rural Security spokesperson Miles ...3 days ago
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- Paid union meetings to be replaced by online ballotsPrimary teachers and principals will now vote in online ballots about whether to accept the Ministry's latest collective agreement offers, following the cancellation of this week's paid union meetings. ...3 days ago
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- Thousands expected at Sunday rallyLove Aotearoa Hate Racism (LAHR) is anticipating an unprecedented turnout at our rally against Islamophobia and racism at Auckland's Aotea Square this Sunday, March 24, at 2pm. ...4 days ago
- Thousands share messages of hope for our Muslim whānauAs people process the attack at two mosques in Christchurch, our Muslim whānau are hurting. But there is an outpouring of love and unity coming from across New Zealand and around the world. Thousands of people have shared messages of ...4 days ago
- Maori to gather for a national Haka on FridayThe New Zealand Maori Council is calling on Maori from right across the nation to come out this Friday in a national show of support for the whanau and victims of last week’s terrorist attacks in Christchurch. ...4 days ago
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- The New Zealand-India economic relationshipSecretary to the Treasury Gabriel Makhlouf spoke to the New Zealand India Trade Alliance in Auckland last evening on the New Zealand-India economic relationship and where the Treasury sees the opportunities and obstacles between the two countries. The ...4 days ago
- Call for one-minute’s silence on Race Relations DayNew Zealanders are being asked to observe one-minute’s silence at 1.40pm on Race Relations Day tomorrow (Thursday 21 March) to remember the victims and survivors of the attacks in Christchurch. ...4 days ago
- Social Media – Public meeting in Christchurch this SundayThe role of social media is in the spotlight after the terrible events last Friday. ...4 days ago
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- Message of CondolenceAs leaders of Abrahamic faith communities we come together to offer our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all those who have been victimised and traumatised by this evil attack on our Muslim community in Christchurch. For all of us, ...4 days ago
- Fish and Game supports measures to keep NZers safeFish and Game says the Christchurch mosque mass killing is a tragedy and it supports an overhaul of firearm laws to ensure the safety of New Zealanders. ...4 days ago
- NZ: Citizens have no good use for machine gunsOf all the issues the nation needs to address in the aftermath of the atrocity on Friday, the prohibition of military-style guns in civilian ownership is surely the low-hanging fruit. ...5 days ago
- Lizzie Marvelly, Golriz Ghahraman call for abortion reformLizzie Marvelly and Golriz Ghahraman join a public forum calling for real abortion law reform ...5 days ago
- ACC support extends to family members overseasACC wishes to clarify that the supports and entitlements available for family members of those killed in Friday’s terrorist attack in Christchurch is the same regardless of whether they live in New Zealand or overseas. A funeral grant, a survivor’s ...5 days ago
- Update on Victim Support Givealittle FundVictim Support has now received over $6 million through its online Givealittle campaign, launched in support of victims affected by Friday’s shootings in Christchurch. ...5 days ago
- Sympathies to the victims of the massacre in New ZealandThe Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) extends its deepest sympathies to the victims of the massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand. We urge all the governments and the people of the world to support New Zealand’s efforts to deal with the ...5 days ago
- Telco advise on Christchurch donation scamsVodafone, Spark, Vocus and 2degrees are warning all customers to be cautious of scammers looking to take advantage of Kiwi generosity and benefit from the Christchurch terror attack through fraudulent donations. ...5 days ago
- Muslim identity and experiences in New ZealandFifty people died in the shooting and 31 people remain in hospital. Writing on RNZ , Anjum Rahman from the Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand detailed repeated attempts to lobby Government to stem discrimination against their community. ...5 days ago
- Joint Statement by National Church LeadersThe National Church Leaders gathered in Wellington today (Tuesday 19th March 2019) to express their profound horror at the terrible violence towards Muslim people in Christchurch mosques last Friday. We are deeply saddened by these tragic events and ...5 days ago
- Coalition wins a third term in NSW with few seats changing hands
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- Photo essay: A day for prayer
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- The Friday Poem: ‘National Anthem’ by Mohamed HassanNew work by poet Mohamed Hassan.If you are on mobile, read the poem in its intended format here.National AnthemI pledge allegiance to love and ...2 days ago
- Why NZ needs to follow weapons ban with broad review of security lawsSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Battersby, Police Teaching Fellow, Massey University Up until Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement of a ban on military-style weapons yesterday, New Zealand had a system of licensing firearms holders and used ...2 days ago
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- Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 22 2019
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- A brief history of science writing shows the rise of the female voiceSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robyn Arianrhod, Adjunct Associate , School of Mathematical Sciences, Monash University Three centuries ago, when modern science was in its infancy, the gender disparity in education was not a gap but an ...2 days ago
- Sanders, Harris, Biden… can anyone beat Donald Trump to become the next US president?Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dennis Altman, Professorial Fellow in Human Security, La Trobe University No sooner had the US midterm elections for Congress concluded than jockeying began for the presidential elections in 2020. Barring either impeachment, ...2 days ago
- As many Muslims return to mosques today, they will need ongoing supportSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fatima Junaid, Lecturer, Massey University Today, many Muslims in New Zealand will be returning for Friday prayers. Some might feel anxious, others may feel it’s important to go as a sign last ...2 days ago
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- What Parkland’s experience tells us about the limits of a ‘security’ response to ChristchurchSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amanda Tattersall, Postdoc in urban geography and Research Lead at Sydney Policy Lab. Host of ChangeMakers Podcast., University of Sydney In the days before the mass shootings in Christchurch I was visiting ...2 days ago
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- Jobs but not enough work. How power keeps workers anxious and wages lowSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Barbara Pocock, Emeritus Professor University of South Australia, University of South Australia This is the third in a three-part mini-symposium on Wages, Unemployment and Underemployment presented by The Conversation and the Academy ...2 days ago
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- Local Māori urge government to address long-running dispute over rare cultural heritage landscapeSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tim McCreanor, Professor Race Relations, Health and Wellbeing, Massey University An escalating crisis at Ihumaatao, near Auckland’s airport, is challenging the commercial development of Māori land that is part of a rare ...2 days ago
- The Bulletin: Plenty more work to do on gun law changes
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