The mess that the new government inherits
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Date published: 11:47 am, October 23rd, 2017 - 36 comments
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This post is too long to read. Its purpose is to serve as reference material, a “one stop” snapshot of where we are as a country. The mess that the new government inherits. The consequences of the nine long wasted years of National. The magnitude of the challenge ahead of us.
Reflections of a retired blogger
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Date published: 4:34 pm, October 23rd, 2017 - 5 comments
Time for me to step down as a writer here. A closing ramble, proceed at your own risk…
Labour Day
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Date published: 7:01 am, October 23rd, 2017 - 15 comments
Extra sweet this year.
Don Presland obituary
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Date published: 6:30 am, October 23rd, 2017 - 20 comments
Long time Unionist and Labour supporter Don Presland died last week. Family friend Ad writes about Don’s decades of standing up for workers’ rights and in celebration of the life of a really good man.
Open Mike 23/10/2017
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Date published: 6:00 am, October 23rd, 2017 - 132 comments
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Happy Birthday Ursula Le Guin
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Date published: 2:37 pm, October 22nd, 2017 - 13 comments
An unsung hero of the civilised burn.
Kiwibloggers discuss assassination of “terrorist” Winston Peters
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Date published: 1:31 pm, October 22nd, 2017 - 81 comments
Right wing online forums are going to reach new levels of toxicity over the next 3 years. Someone really needs to monitor them.
What colour undies will Jordan wear?
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Date published: 1:26 pm, October 22nd, 2017 - 14 comments
Turns out voters were pretty chill about it
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Date published: 11:16 am, October 22nd, 2017 - 21 comments
The government’s mandate
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Date published: 8:49 am, October 22nd, 2017 - 27 comments
Where this government ranks in terms of proportion of the vote compared to the historical record. Useful analysis.
Open Mike 22/10/2017
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Date published: 6:00 am, October 22nd, 2017 - 246 comments
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DPF personifies why the Nats lost and why they will lose again
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Date published: 9:16 am, October 21st, 2017 - 60 comments
National CRUSH puny parties! Why National no mates?
Small on how it went down and Nats’ bidding war myth
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Date published: 8:32 am, October 21st, 2017 - 25 comments
Vernon Small has the best account of the events of “D-Day”. Nat supporters are trying to pedal the myth that English lost a baubles bidding war because of his principles (hah!), the fact is it was all about policy match.
Lefties on The Standard – 2017 government edition
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Date published: 8:24 am, October 21st, 2017 - 46 comments
A dedicated space on The Standard for left-wing and progressive people.
This coming digital war
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Date published: 8:12 am, October 21st, 2017 - 67 comments
This is the first Labour Government of the digital age. How progressives respond to social media attacks may be crucial to its success.
Open Mike 21/10/2017
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Date published: 6:00 am, October 21st, 2017 - 87 comments
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Daily Review 20/10/2017
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Date published: 5:30 pm, October 20th, 2017 - 30 comments
Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
Weekend social 20/10/2017
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Date published: 2:46 pm, October 20th, 2017 - 20 comments
Weekend social is for non political chat. What’s on for the weekend, gigs, film or book reviews, sports, or whatever.
No politics, no aggro, why can’t we all just get along?
NZ First: We could and should be doing better
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Date published: 8:58 am, October 20th, 2017 - 15 comments
NZ First chose to be inside Cabinet in a full coalition. I’d rather expected that they would choose to be in a confidence and supply agreement as they did with Labour back in 2005. That they decided to take the risk despite their previous experience with National is a stunning level of trust. But they work well with Labour.
Where to for National?
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Date published: 8:16 am, October 20th, 2017 - 186 comments
National need to apologise to the country for dirty politics and blatant lies. They need a huge clear out of dead wood, starting at the top. Then they need to try and figure out how MMP works.
Jacinda Ardern’s speech
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Date published: 7:00 am, October 20th, 2017 - 25 comments
If you missed it last night – Jacinda Ardern’s first speech as PM elect is everything that we could want and expect. But the take-home line of the drama belongs to Winston Peters.
Open Mike 20/10/2017
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Date published: 6:00 am, October 20th, 2017 - 116 comments
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James Shaw: “This is an historic moment”
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Date published: 10:08 pm, October 19th, 2017 - 50 comments
While the Green Party delegates are debating a Confidence and Supply agreement in support of a Labour-led government, James Shaw made a speech to the press at parliament on Thurs night outlining the Greens’ response to the new Labour government and where the Greens might fit into that. UPDATE: the membership have endorsed the deal.
We have a Government
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Date published: 9:37 pm, October 19th, 2017 - 25 comments
NZ First have chosen to support Labour to form the next government of NZ and have secured a coalition deal. The Greens are in the process of making a decision about a Confidence and Supply deal before they make an announcement. Matthew Whitehead writes about what the options are and how Confidence and Supply agreements can work.
The next Prime Minister is …
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Date published: 6:58 pm, October 19th, 2017 - 416 comments
Winston Peters has announced that he will be going into coalition with Labour and Jacinda Ardern will be the next Prime Minister. Let the attacks from the right about how unfair it is that a minority party did not ascend into Government and how MMP needs to be reformed begin. For the rest of us – this is a time of hope…
Down to the wire
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Date published: 5:24 pm, October 19th, 2017 - 54 comments
Lots of chatter going on at the moment. The Herald reports that NZF prefers Labour. Will it come down to the baubles in the end?
Livestream: http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/election/2017/10/livestream-winston-peters-makes-announcement.html
Updated: He has arrived – join the livestreams. And…. Jacinda
Otago University to start reducing fossil fuel use
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Date published: 12:28 pm, October 19th, 2017 - 1 comment
The University has a 3 year plan to decrease its carbon fuel use.
Today is a win-win with Winston
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Date published: 8:48 am, October 19th, 2017 - 103 comments
It appears that Winston is about to announce the decision of the NZ First party about their coalition partner today. For those who seem to think that coalitions should be formed with rapidity, they simply shouldn’t. That is the path to making stupid decisions, and I am yet to hear a single good reason to do it.
Site down this afternoon
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Date published: 8:30 am, October 19th, 2017 - 51 comments
The site will be down this afternoon for a few hours for scheduled maintenance.
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- Government has ‘Historic Opportunity’ to Restore NZ NatureThe new government has an historic opportunity to unlock a future where New Zealanders thrive in harmony with nature, says environmental organisation WWF-New Zealand. ...3 days ago
- PSA Welcomes Progressive New Coalition GovernmentThe Public Service Association warmly welcomes the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, and congratulates Labour, New Zealand First and the Green Party on the formation of a new Government. ...3 days ago
- No mandate for immigration crackdownNew Zealand Association for Migration and Investment (NZAMI), a leading voice in the immigration sector, believes there is no mandate for the new Labour-led coalition Government’s proposed crackdown on immigration. ...3 days ago
- Robust primary sector a solid foundation for incoming ruleA flourishing primary sector with exponential growth will ensure the new Labour led coalition government starts office on a solid footing, says Federated Farmers. ...3 days ago
- NZ First Promised Anti-Smacking Law ReferendumFamily First NZ says that if a referendum is going to be held on legalising dope as requested by the Green party, then NZ First should also be delivering a referendum on the anti-smacking law, based on statements made by ...3 days ago
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- Stunning Hypocrisy on Referendums By GreensFamily First NZ is slamming the Green party as being hypocritical after their call for a referendum on legalising dope. ...3 days ago
- Time for Change in NZ Wood IndustryThe NZ Wood Processors and Manufacturers' Association (WPMA) congratulates The NZ Labour Party, NZ First and The Green Party on successfully joining together to form the next government. Mr Brian Stanley, Chair of WPMA, notes that, "this is a ...3 days ago
- Please Don’t Throw Out the Emissions Trading SchemeChuck out the bathwater - keep the baby. With two coalition partners recommending axing the Emissions Trading Scheme in favour of a carbon tax, Ekos is concerned that the new government will upset the apple cart and set us back ...3 days ago
- NZUSA Congratulate Labour-Led GovernmentThe New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) says that student issues should be a top priority in the first 100 days of the new Labour-led Government. ...3 days ago
- Four young Hamiltonians having a global impactThe Lucy Foundation , a local social enterprise creating an inclusive supply chain of coffee from seed to cup. The Lucy Foundation works with coffee-farming families affected by disability to create ethical and sustainable coffee for the New Zealand ...3 days ago
- Road safety educator calls for increased vigilanceNew Zealand’s largest Youth Road Safety Educator, is sending a timely reminder to keep road safety front of mind when travelling this Labour weekend. They are asking drivers and passengers to commit to giving the road their full attention to ...3 days ago
- Social Service Providers welcome change of focusSocial Service Providers Aotearoa (SSPA) national manager Brenda Pilott has welcomed the incoming Labour – NZ First – Green government in which all parties have stated their commitment to improving how government works with community organisations. ...3 days ago
- Time to Make HistoryThis new government must be given time to find its footing, and prioritise areas of agreement. However, part of that process must be the corporate understanding and recognition of the drivers of New Zealand’s negative statistics, so that these ...3 days ago
- ALRANZ Welcomes Promise of Law Reform under LabourALRANZ welcomes the announcement this afternoon of a Labour-led coalition forming the next government. During the campaign, Labour leader, now Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern pledged to decriminalise abortion in New Zealand, saying pregnant ...3 days ago
- Students congratulate Labour-led GovernmentThe New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) says that student issues should be a top priority in the first 100 days of the new Labour-led Government. ...3 days ago
- Feds ready to engage new coalition governmentFederated Farmers says it is ready to engage and work with the new coalition government. ...3 days ago
- Campaign is over, now the real work begins"On behalf of working people, I can say how excited we are to have a coalition Government who have committed to lifting incomes, to women actually getting equal pay and to ending poverty in New Zealand" said CTU Secretary, Sam ...3 days ago
- Chamber welcomes the Labour-NZ First negotiation outcomeThe Wellington Chamber of Commerce welcomes the outcome of the negotiations to form the new government, and congratulates Labour, says Wellington Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive John Milford. ...4 days ago
- ILGA Oceania Welcomes the New Labour Led GovernmentCo-convenor, Rawa Karetai said that, "after a long campaign and coalition negotiations, it is great to know that LGBTI rights will continue to progress in New Zealand" ...4 days ago
- E tū ecstatic as we welcome a Labour-led GovernmentE tū says it is ecstatic after confirmation tonight that E tū member Jacinda Ardern is our next Prime Minister. ...4 days ago
- Educators call on new government to take actionTeachers and educators have huge hope that the new Labour led Government will herald the rebuilding of New Zealand’s public education system and restore our children’s birthright to a free, world-class education. ...4 days ago
- Greenpeace “cautiously hopeful” about new GovernmentThursday, October 19: Greenpeace Executive Director, Dr Russel Norman, says he’s cautiously hopeful that a Labour-led Government could be a turning point for the environment. ...4 days ago
- PEPANZ acknowledges new emissions reportPEPANZ acknowledges new emissions report -- The Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand (PEPANZ) says a new report from the Ministry for the Environment today on global and domestic greenhouse gas emissions shows the challenges ahead ...4 days ago
- White Ribbon wants your helpThe Weinstein allegations and subsequent ‘Me too’ Facebook status have demonstrated in a very public manner what family violence organisations have known for a long time, says Campaign manager Rob McCann. ‘That while one in three women experience ...4 days ago
- Waikato DHB’s oversight of former CEO yet again in questionReacting to a story by the NZ Herald last night, that suggests former Waikato DHB CEO, Dr Nigel Murray, may have been claiming expenses for a woman he was not married to, brings further into question the oversight of the ...4 days ago
- Worrying Report Sparks Need for New Climate LawEnvironmental organisation WWF-New Zealand calls Parliament to pass a new climate law, in response to today’s ‘Our Atmosphere and Climate 2017’ report that highlights how climate change is harming our country, environment, and people. ...4 days ago
- Govt Urged To Source External Carbon From Pacific IslandsEnvironmental financing charity Ekos is urging Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett to source any foreign carbon credits from the Pacific Islands before searching for credits elsewhere, and only after making every effort to reduce emissions at home, ...4 days ago
- Fairfax makes up quotes to attack NZ-Israel innovation dealJordan Williams, Executive Director of the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union, has issued a press release and penned an article to correct false and misleading reporting by Fairfax journalist, Madison Reidy, that gave the impression that the Taxpayers’ ...4 days ago
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- Kermadec member’s bill could divide new govt
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Article by AsiaPacificReport.nz The objective of Indonesia’s RPJMN plan is to protect the economic growth centers from the threat of disaster, ensuring the sustainability of development. Image: Netral News Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Disaster risk reduction efforts need ...5 hours ago - Hartley cruises into the history books
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- New govt should approach TPP with caution – criticA long-time critic of the Trans Pacific Partnership is urging the new government to take a cautious approach to the deal. ...7 hours ago
- Inverness Nights is the queer fantasy break-up sim you need in your life
Those visual novel games can be extremely hit or miss, but Matthew Codd reckons locally made Inverness Nights is a high water mark for the genre. A few months ago, Kiwi developer Maddi Mackenzie released Inverness Nights. “Break up with your boyfriend ...8 hours ago - What the new government means for transport in Auckland
There are few areas of government policy in which the gap between National and Labour was as stark as in transport. We syndicate Greater Auckland’s Matt Lowrie on the likely priorities of the incoming government.When Winston Peters announced he’d chosen ...9 hours ago - Why Māori need an apology from the new Labour government
As Treaty commentator Joshua Hitchcock prepares to return home from London, he is optimistic for the new Labour government, but argues that reflecting on past mistakes will help them regain Māori trust.Ka mua, ka muri. This rather elegant Māori proverb ...11 hours ago - Six couples married in mass wedding in new trend in PNGArticle by AsiaPacificReport.nz The mass wedding in Port Moresby today. Video: EMTV News Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk A mass wedding ceremony was conducted for six couples in the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby today, reports EMTV News. All ...17 hours ago
- NZ First refuses to say if Kermadec plans are afloatThe proposed Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary could still be blocked by New Zealand First, new information suggests. ...22 hours ago
- Prof Jane Kelsey: Labour must address its own criticism that the TPPA lacks evidence of benefits to ...
Opinion by Prof Jane Kelsey: Labour must address its own criticism that the TPPA lacks evidence of benefits to New Zealand ‘Before the new government can decide its position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), including whether it would genuinely ...22 hours ago - Greens sticking to plan to reduce dairy farmingThe Greens intend pushing ahead with their plan to pay dairy farmers to convert to other forms of farming. ...1 day ago
- Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ’s radical new government of change
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- Kermadec sanctuary plans still afloatThe Labour and Green parties have scotched reports that the proposed Kermadec Ocean marine sanctuary is dead in the water. ...1 day ago
- Dispelling the myth of ‘poaching’ in Pacific Island rugby
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The best era in recent R&B history unites for a concert in downtown Auckland tonight. Duncan Greive reviews the Melbourne version.I don’t know what the strangest moment of the night was. Maybe the whole crowd singing Ne-Yo ‘Happy Birthday’ ahead ...1 day ago - Wait For Me Hollywood tells the incredible story of the Boy who lived
Alex Casey previews Wait For Me Hollywood, the final TVNZ1 Sunday Special following movie star James Rolleston in the aftermath of his near-fatal car accident. When James Rolleston was a little boy, he used to peer at the TV from his ...1 day ago - Just let me finish my sentence: life with a stutter
Today is International Stuttering Awareness Day. Spinoff staff writer Sam Brooks has a stutter; this is what it’s like.Sometimes I can’t be bothered cooking. It’s been a long day of spinoffing at the Spinoff office, I’ve written a lot of ...1 day ago - Indonesian academic exchange an opportunity for unique collaborationReport by David Robie. This article was first published on Café Pacific From AUT University Pacific Media Centre director Professor David Robie will next week join academics from around the world in a global professorial exchange with Indonesia’s Universitas Gadjah ...2 days ago
- Climate Change Minister not being ‘downgraded’ – ShawThe Greens leader James Shaw says he's not concerned the Climate Change Minister will be outside the Cabinet in the new government. ...2 days ago
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- Pressure on Māori MPs to deliver in new govtThe pressure is on for all Māori MPs in the new government to deliver changes that were promised during their election campaign. ...2 days ago
- Top award for Māori, Treaty and colonial historian with new focusArticle by AsiaPacificReport.nz Professor Paul Moon … top accolade for sustained and exceptional academic achievement. Image: AUT Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk One of New Zealand’s best-selling and most-respected historians and social commentators, Professor Paul Moon, has been acknowledged ...2 days ago
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- US officially congratulates Labour and ArdernThe United States has officially congratulated Labour and Jacinda Ardern on forming the next Government. ...2 days ago
- Who’s afraid of the big, bad Wallaby? Not the All Blacks
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- We did it, now let’s actually do it – Kiri Allan on delight for Labour (and two other labours)
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- Are changes to our trade policy a done deal?
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- How Jacinda Ardern will spend her long weekendThe incoming prime minister will spend the weekend finalising her party's coalition deal with New Zealand First. ...2 days ago
- Wellingtonians hopeful for changeBeyond the Beehive, the suburbs are abuzz with the news that a new government is about to take the reigns after nine years under National. ...3 days ago
- The Greens’ drug reform policyThe Green Party is one of the few parties to have a defined drug reform policy and a specific approach to cannabis. ...3 days ago
- Sixth Labour govt: What’s in store for NZPower Play - As New Zealand's government hashes out the final details of how it will proceed, RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson looks at the policy moves and promises on the line. ...3 days ago
- Bringing youth to powerJacinda Ardern is set to be one of the ten youngest world leaders, but is joining a trend of fresh-faced politicians succeeding, writes RNZ's Liz Brown. ...3 days ago
- Ardern vows to improve Cabinet gender balanceIncoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's not happy with the gender balance of Labour's ministerial positions, and has vowed to change it over time. ...3 days ago
- (WATCH) A whole bunch of men talking over women the night Jacinda won
On the evening of the 19th of October 2017 a new government was anointed. Change might have been in the air, but a whole lot of men were still talking over women. ...3 days ago - Goodbye Maggie baggage – RIP neo-liberalism in NZ: 1984–2017Article by AsiaPacificReport.nz OPINION: By Frank Macskasy Winston Peters has called it: NZ First is going into coalition with Labour-Greens. In reality, it was the only decision he could possibly make. Firstly, National has a scary reputation for devouring it’s ...3 days ago
- Jokowi’s foreign policy becomes more visible, says ex-envoy to USArticle by AsiaPacificReport.nz Diplomats say Indonesia’s provincial and district leaders should to tap into international opportunities that arise from the country’s position as one of the founders of Asean. Image: Muhammad Adimaja/ Jakarta Globe/Antara Indonesia’s foreign policy under ...3 days ago
- Politics podcast: A whole new government editionThe Gone By Lunchtime team chews over the new government, what it means for Labour, NZ First, the Greens and where it leaves National – and how we got there. Guest starring an exciting new podcasting talent.With a showmanship to ...3 days ago
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- Raise your hands to the damned sky: Beastwars’ Matt Hyde battles cancer
Legendary Beastwars vocalist Matt Hyde has been diagnosed with cancer. Here Toby Morris pens a tribute, and outlines how fans can help Hyde win his battle. If you’ve ever seen Beastwars you’ll know what I’m talking about in that headline. You’ll ...3 days ago - VIDEO: Who’s in? Who’s out?The Labour caucus met earlier, but details of ministerial portfolios will not be known until next week. ...3 days ago
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