Archive for 2020

Judith Collins, Nicky Hager and Dirty Politics

Written By: - Date published: 12:16 pm, September 29th, 2020 - 55 comments

Judith Collins has said about Dirty Politics author Nicky Hager that he “still needs to meet his maker.”  What did she mean by this?  And why does she harbour such dark thoughts about Hager?

What forming a Labour/Green government might look like

Written By: - Date published: 11:23 am, September 29th, 2020 - 44 comments

Shaw said that what he is hearing from people is they want Labour to have to talk to someone while in govt and not be able to make decisions by itself.

The question then becomes, how much does the left want Labour to be encouraged greenward and leftward?

Open mike 29/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 6:00 am, September 29th, 2020 - 91 comments

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Daily review 28/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 5:30 pm, September 28th, 2020 - 114 comments

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Mood of the Boardroom: National is toast

Written By: - Date published: 11:07 am, September 28th, 2020 - 45 comments

The NZ Herald Mood of the Boardroom finance election debate should be for National what it is like attending a Living Wage campaign meeting for Labour.  They should be at home and the participants should be solidly behind them.  But not this year.

Snow storm shout out to the undeserving poor

Written By: - Date published: 10:40 am, September 28th, 2020 - 84 comments

Why does Labour still not have a plan for unwell and disabled people living in poverty?

What Have Labour Done For The Poor, Exactly?

Written By: - Date published: 8:45 am, September 28th, 2020 - 30 comments

There’s been plenty of criticism about Labour’s policies not being effective enough to alleviate poverty. Time for a bit of perspective.

No Right Turn: The coming US shitshow

Written By: - Date published: 6:05 am, September 28th, 2020 - 44 comments

President Trump once again refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the US election.

Open mike 28/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 6:00 am, September 28th, 2020 - 229 comments

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Latest Newshub/Reid Research poll – Labour cruising, National floundering

Written By: - Date published: 6:28 pm, September 27th, 2020 - 137 comments

Labour can still rule alone and the Greens are looking safer.

Open mike 27/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 6:00 am, September 27th, 2020 - 109 comments

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National’s alternative budget doesn’t add up

Written By: - Date published: 9:36 am, September 26th, 2020 - 23 comments

If ever you needed a symbol of National’s current plight it is the handling of the release of its alternative budget. It has been a complete and utter shambles.  A clusterf&*k of epic proportions.  Because if there is one part of National’s reputation that needs to be defended at all costs it is the perception that they are competent financial managers and making multiple billion dollar mistakes in your alternative budget at election time is the one thing over all else that will hurt that part of your reputation.

Open mike 26/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 6:00 am, September 26th, 2020 - 86 comments

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Daily review 25/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 5:30 pm, September 25th, 2020 - 26 comments

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So much for the climate change consensus

Written By: - Date published: 10:50 am, September 25th, 2020 - 39 comments

Ten months ago National supported the Zero Carbon Bill and called for a consensus between the major political parties on the overall framework through which climate change issues are addressed.  This week National trashed all of that to try and shore up its sagging support.

Open mike 25/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 6:00 am, September 25th, 2020 - 127 comments

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Daily review 24/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 5:30 pm, September 24th, 2020 - 68 comments

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Vote Labour To Support Your Job

Written By: - Date published: 8:30 am, September 24th, 2020 - 100 comments

This is a backpocket election – and that’s where most of Labour’s effort is going as it rightly should.

National’s many and varied Covid border policies

Written By: - Date published: 7:31 am, September 24th, 2020 - 12 comments

On Tuesday National announced the fifth variation of its Covid border policy this year.

The Greens on urban farming

Written By: - Date published: 6:05 am, September 24th, 2020 - 25 comments

This is exactly the kind of approach the Green Party would like to encourage – it’s strategic, it’s intergenerational and it recognises the interconnectedness of our people, the environment and local communities.

Open mike 24/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 6:00 am, September 24th, 2020 - 178 comments

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Daily review 23/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 5:30 pm, September 23rd, 2020 - 12 comments

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Last night’s leader debate

Written By: - Date published: 9:21 am, September 23rd, 2020 - 129 comments

The leaders of our both main parties committed to neoliberalism is another kind of brutality that we seem reluctant to address.

Open mike 23/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 6:00 am, September 23rd, 2020 - 131 comments

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Colmar Brunton poll: Labour still way ahead

Written By: - Date published: 6:04 pm, September 22nd, 2020 - 90 comments

Judith will not enjoy this poll result.

Daily review 22/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 5:30 pm, September 22nd, 2020 - 21 comments

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How low can National go?

Written By: - Date published: 7:44 am, September 22nd, 2020 - 43 comments

With news of a second mistake in National’s draft budget its campaign is in trouble and support for other right wing parties appears to be surging.  Update:  Stuff is reporting a further $3.9 billion dollar mistake …

Open mike 22/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 6:00 am, September 22nd, 2020 - 87 comments

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Daily review 21/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 5:30 pm, September 21st, 2020 - 33 comments

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Open mike 21/09/2020

Written By: - Date published: 6:00 am, September 21st, 2020 - 219 comments

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Paora Goldsmith is National’s $4 billion dollar man

Written By: - Date published: 4:17 pm, September 20th, 2020 - 116 comments

Paul Goldsmith has blighted National’s campaign launch by making a $4 billion dollar mistake in National’s budget costings.

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