An alternative view. Of course, some will dismiss it as being from the 'neo-liberal Guardian.' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62869157
Gerry conceded to Sarah Pallett late in the evening. Such a wonderful moment! The traditionally blue Ilam is now red (and we swept the party vote too!)
Agree with this point. Also, I assume that in your assessment the change of Labour candidate in Port Hills (now to be Banks Pensinsula) from Ruth Dyson (who is retiring) to Tracey McLlellan is viewed by you as 'no change'? This is a 'correct' assessment as...
I agree with your post. I hail from round her way; and though I am unashamedly very left of centre, I too believe we need a viable, effective opposition. Amy is well respected in her electorate, is a hard worker for her constituents, and can string a few ...
Wayne: "It is almost certain, given that so many will have less money over the next year or so, that prices for all sorts of goods and services will fall. That inevitably affects the incomes of those producing those goods and services." All sorts of goods ...
As an aside, it's interesting that Granny Herald's piece on the poll had an embedded video of Simon attacking the Government on its supposed lack of support for businesses. Their love feast with National is undaunted.
A question: for a while there was talk of a UBI being introduced - even temporarily - to ease people through this crisis. That talk seems to have subsided. Setting aside whether people think it's a good or a bad idea, has anyone heard anything more on this...
I reckon the Aussies will probably do the right thing. I hope I wish you were right Wayne, but my eldest son and his wife are booking flights back to New Zealand now, after living and working in Oz for eighteen months. Their jobs are gone, and they have ...
It's a shame that other angry white men are joining the chorus of Moron Mike. For the last few days Gareth Morgan has been tweeting insufferable rubbish - and abusing anyone who challenges his mis-quoted 'facts'. I get that Mike is sad that National is ...
@David Mac" "Our govt is pressing on with the medicine for the evil blood sucking landlord bastards (I've never met one) without being fully prepared for the side-effects." David, as Chair of the Tenants Protection Association in Christchurch I can assure ...
I’m running on the local Labour ticket in Christchurch in the Riccarton Ward. Today I visited one of the Council-owned complexes. A mix of insulated an non-insulated Houses. The number of older tenants who said they freeze at night and have water streaming...
This year the ECAN Board will be fully elected. It's time for a change there, that's for sure!
See, you got me Stuart. There I was all set to have a reasoned discussion, ensuring that in a considered way we look at the key fact that when the offenders are from the dominant group it behooves the rest of us from that group to actively call it out... ...
For me this theme song has been running through my head for the past three years. May as Clink, Boris as Schutlz. Unfortunately for UK, no hero... https://youtu.be/2UnB-9tIZAo
"Oh look a flying elephant…….." Don't you mean "Oh look, a flying sausage......"?
From BM: "Both RNZ and TVNZ will have to get the chop next time National gets in, they’re just mouthpieces for the Labour government, state media has to be neutral, both TVNZ and RNZ are failing so dismally at that, it’s almost reaching levels Putin wouldn...
Appropriate music for Judith as she prepares her bid? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCsNunGnqE0
The sun is shining in Otautahi today, but it's a grey day. We've lost a great person, a true legend. People of principle are so rare that we all need to stop and celebrate their lives when they pass. Jim was such a person. Today, like so many others, I'll ...
"When they go low, we go high" Except that the media feast on negativity, and the populous seem to love blood sport. It's very sad: but it shows too that we MUST not only paint our vision but decry their lack of same. And to the young people (who probably ...
In seven days we'll wake up. What will our country look like? Will it be more of the narrow, tired, economics of self interest? Will 'Joycing' the facts have taken the electorate for a ride? Will we see rivers remain unswimmable, homelessness at record ...
I was there tonight. The feeling was electric! It was great to be there. Jacinda did indeed knock it out of the park. A special night!!
1. I fully agree that we each should vote as we believe is best for NZ. For Matthew that's the Greens, for some in here that's NZF. For me, and for others it's Labour. I wonder if we can lay off telling each other how 'stupid' the other is 😊 We seem to ...
To gsays +100
There are many reasons to consign this appalling group of neo-liberal incompetents to the dust-bin. Affordable/ free Healthcare: fail Universally Available Education: fail Stopping Poverty: fail Restoring our rivers: fail But the fact that we NOW LEAD THE ...
As significant as this issue seems, in reality it pails compared to this: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/333861/social-housing-candidate-has-links-to-manus-detention-centre Bill's National Government is looking to offload our State Houses in ...
Radio New Zealand interview with Andrew Little this morning is worth listening to. So much in it. Firstly, no one from any part of the National party would speak to RNZ today. The list of people contacted and not talking left me with the impression that ...
Perhaps the most damning indictment of National's failed policy is that leaders from the migrant community I've spoken are fully supportive of Labour's plans. They too believe that the use of overseas students as a commodity has done nothing for them, ...
Well done that man. And kudos to 'The Standard' for honouring this gesture. As you noted, you don't have to share his beliefs to appreciate his actions (for the record, I do share his beliefs). The more we focus on what we of the left agree on, rather than...
Excellent, excellent article. As one of those white middle-class males, I agree with every single word. Aspiring to represent our people must be a calling, not a job. We are seeking to be their voice, not seeking to line our pocket or enhance our CV. Those...
Keith You may have missed this: https://www.facebook.com/NZLabourParty/videos/10154629490841452/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE Labour and the Greens are committed to publicly calling the Government out on this pathetic excuse of a housing plan.
Psycho Milt +100
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