Does National actually have any policy?

Written By: - Date published: 9:00 am, July 6th, 2020 - 66 comments
Categories: health, labour, national, same old national, tertiary education, todd muller, tourism - Tags: , ,

National has recently been upping the campaign rhetoric but there is a disturbing lack of policy detail.

During her Congress Speech Jacinda Ardern reviewed the Government’s response so far and set out a five point plan including the following:

  • Investing in trades and apprenticeships.
  • A $1.1 billion Jobs for Nature package that was announced at Budget 2020.
  • Investments in waste management and energy generation.
  • A package of 23 projects across the country that will clean up our waterways and deliver over 2,000 jobs
  • Extension of the Small Business Loan Scheme to the end of the year
  • A $150 million fund to provide loans to R&D-intensive businesses to address climate change.

While on the weekend National announced:

  • A new road that has been announced twice before.

In fact the new road, from Cambridge to Piarere in the Waikato was previously a road of National Significance that went from Cambridge through Piarere to Tirau.  It was a previous project announced again but scaled back.  How ambitious can you get?

Early in the current term there was a claim earlier on that National with its 56 MPs was going to be a policy factory.  There is precious little evidence of this.  When you look at National’s website there are a bunch of policy papers full of rhetoric and nice pictures.  The two policy announcements I could find are these:

  • “National would allow tertiary education providers to bring international students into New Zealand, under strict quarantine and testing protocols, to support our education sector and economic recovery.”
  • “The closure of New Zealand’s borders and ongoing domestic business restrictions due to Covid-19 are posing an enormous challenge to the tourism industry. Struggling tourism operators need immediate relief to stay afloat and to ensure the industry can rebuild.”

Melbourne’s experience of using cheap security labour to enforce quarantine shows what a potential disaster the first policy is.  The Age has some of the details:

When the Victorian government decided in late March to put private security contractors in charge of hotel quarantine in Melbourne, it was putting the lives of its constituents in the hands of an industry known for shady operators, wage theft and opaque contracting practices.

The lightning decision was made during the first alarming spread of COVID-19 and just 24 hours after the national cabinet on March 27 had decided to detain returning travellers in hotels for two weeks. From then on three private security operators – selected without a tender – would guard the people at the highest risk of carrying the coronavirus.

Victoria’s decision was different to that in NSW, the other state where a significant number of travellers also returned to compulsory hotel quarantine. In that state, police and the defence forces were heavily involved alongside private security. The system has had far fewer problems with outbreaks.

Infection numbers have surged and parts of Melbourne have gone into strict lockdown.

As for relief for tourism operators I struggle to understand why.  With the pandemic raging overseas the prospects of us opening up the borders to major markets in the near or even medium future are low.

What National does have is three slogans that it is going to use again and again and again.  These are:

  • Labour is shambolic.
  • Labour will increase taxes.
  • A strong National Government to deliver more jobs.

Muller should be careful with his rhetoric.  There is more than a sneaky suspicion that there is a National supporter within Health leaking information to Michael Woodhouse.  The disclosure during the weekend that personal information of infected people had been leaked to media appears to be a response to the ridicule that Hamish Walker received after claiming that potentially infected people from India, Pakistan and Korea were going to be staying in Queenstown hotels may have prompted them to release the personal details.

Hipkins is throwing a lot of resource at finding the leaker.  This could be interesting.

And Muller should be embarassed at the rhetoric he is throwing around.  About the leak he said “[i]s it a deliberate leak or is it accidental? It doesn’t really matter at a level … it’s loose, it’s shabby and it’s a reminder these guys can’t manage important things well”.

Leaks from the public service are not a new thing and happen all the time.  And if leaks are a sign of incompetence then the National Caucus are exceedingly incompetent.

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  1. dv 1
    6 July 2020 at 9:08 am

    Don't forget the bonfire of regulations and Tax cuts!!!!

  2. Sacha 2
    6 July 2020 at 9:40 am

    The PM seems to realise that countering the Nats is as simple as focusing on tangible jobs this government can actually deliver – as opposed to Muller's hand-wavy fantasy ones.

    I'd also suggest the left adopts desperate as a widespread response to Hooton's 'shambles'.

    Every time one of these pale relics opens their mouth, it sounds like the 90s all over again. No wonder they don't want to lead with policy.

  3. Sabine 3
    6 July 2020 at 9:43 am

    yes, tax cuts and open the border.

    lol. same as it ever was.

  4. Just Is 4
    6 July 2020 at 9:45 am

    How could anyone vote for these cretins.

    I watched Mullers responses on the news last night, his use of the word " Shambolic" for the situation where a returnee in isolation had climbed a 1.8mtr high fence in the smoking area to gain freedom pretty much describes his election policy in a nutshell.

    Why didn't the reporter ask him what his solution would be, cos they new that National don't do solutions, everything is Ad Hoc.

    Scaremongering is the main policy, there is no detailed policies on anything, reactionary scaremongering will cover all topics, Health, Education, Infrustructure, Economics, they're only interested in winning at any cost.

    Certainly for voters, his display of politisizing an escapee that made significant effort to escape was very telling, he showed no concern for the potential risks, shifted the blame to the Govt rather than the offender and had no solution himself. How could anyone vote for him or his party with so little to offer in terms of reality where he and party have been able to offer a suitable alternative to current Isolation practices to minimise risk, he's a hollow man with absolutely nothing to offer everyday Kiwis.

    Last nights display was also a copy of what we would have expected from Bridges, and Bridges was dumped for that type of retoric and now we have Muller copying it, it's a joke really.

    I don't see Muller lifting National any further up the popularity scale than they were under Bridges, in fact I think Bridges has a few more brain cells than Muller, and that's not saying much.

    Roll on election, National are going to be sidelined by the voting public, but elevated by the blind media, my faith is in the NZ voting public.

    • tc 4.1
      6 July 2020 at 10:58 am

      It is that hollowing out of policy for 2 elections running, a reflection of dysfunction within.

      You don't employ hoots for an intelligent open discourse. You're after some alternative tactics which we've seen from the likes of woodhouse etc.

      • Just Is 4.1.1
        6 July 2020 at 11:14 am

        They've got nothing to offer, every statement, remark is aimed at the rusted on supporters that will always vote for them regardless on any policy vacuum, but the swinging voters have been supporting the current Govt as displayed in polls on responses to the pandemic.

        92% aproval rating at the height of the pandemic, is almost unheard of in our lifetimes, many will return to the default setting, but many more will in favour of the status quo

        Better the devil you know.

        • tc 4.1.1.1
          6 July 2020 at 12:30 pm

          A lot of those rusted on supporters would be very pleased we have a govt committed to rebuilding rather than the flogging off and selling out having seen it's impacts over the last few decades.

          • Just Is 4.1.1.1.1
            6 July 2020 at 1:41 pm

            Quite true.

            I still see National getting the mid 30s in the election, well down from 45.

            Doubt it will be enough to keep the current top seat warmer there though

  5. observer 5
    6 July 2020 at 9:51 am

    "When you look at National’s website there are a bunch of policy papers full of rhetoric and nice pictures. The two policy announcements …"

    I thought I'd better check this, as Micky S is hardly an unbiased source. So I went to the website, and not only is this statement true – it's actually worse. They have a section marked "policy" and there is none. At all. Only "Have your say" – asking US what National stand for. Bridges did have policies, but they seem to have been erased.

    But they do have a link to Todd Muller's speech, the day he took over from Simon. He proclaimed:

    "First and foremost – I'm about what's best for you and your family – not what's wrong with the Government. And I'm not interested in opposition for opposition's sake. We’re all tired of that kind of politics."

    Yes we are tired of it, Todd. But it turns out you really aren't.

    • Sacha 5.1
      6 July 2020 at 10:00 am

      If you're tired of that sort of politics, you don't hire a Hooton.

    • Just Is 5.2
      6 July 2020 at 1:44 pm

      Your quote of Mullers first statement did not age well, not well at all.

      He's a puppet on strings, just not completely sure whose pulling the strings

    • new view 5.3
      6 July 2020 at 8:19 pm

      Observer. The election is in September. I suspect National will have policy by then. Muller hasn’t had three years to generate his own policy surely. Labour sold us a list a mile long of policy at the last election. We’re still waiting. Oh that’s right they are intentions. Please!! I’m sure you and Mickey are happy to wait another three years. We might get a few aircraft to Rarotonga by then. You’re right we must be patient. 🥱

      • Incognito 5.3.1
        6 July 2020 at 11:05 pm

        When he finally cracked that safe in his new office there were no policies in there. Simon Bridges had shredded all five bullet points. Poor Todd had to start from scratch and he’s still scratching.

  6. Tiger Mountain 6
    6 July 2020 at 9:54 am

    Nashnull got nuffink…

    Except–snitches galore in the public sector, a surly ‘born to rule’ entitlement disorder, a substantial dirty tricks IT department who rifle through people’s backstories to almost Primary School level it seems at times in their desperation. And of course, a lacklustre bal’head coot in a suit for leader.

    My worry is decades worth of historic voting patterns show a hard wired tory vote exists in New Zealand for various reasons–will that change sufficiently in September?

  7. That_guy 7
    6 July 2020 at 9:55 am

    This is unfair. National actually has four slogans, not three. The fourth one is "CRAZY GREENS, SOCIALIST VENUEZUELA , TAXES BAD, WHY CAN'T THEY STICK TO THE ENVIRONMENT LIKE THEY HAVE NEVER DONE, SOMETHING SOMETHING COMMUNISM". Or variations of the above.

  8. Muttonbird 8
    6 July 2020 at 9:59 am

    We will never know the identity of the National Party plant inside the Ministry of Health. If the person is found a deal will be done, and they will leave the public service quietly with no further media attention. Whatever penalty that person might have been subject to will be wiped in return for no redundancy package.

    The Nats themselves will be part of this deal and we the public will be kept in the dark once again.

    • Sacha 8.1
      6 July 2020 at 10:01 am

      You don't get to make that sort of deal when you are not in government. Hence their desperation to get back there.

    • Anne 8.2
      6 July 2020 at 11:44 am

      We will never know the identity of the National Party plant inside the Ministry of Health.

      No, we might not know his/her identity but I have confidence Chris Hipkins on behalf of the government will be only too happy to reveal all the circumstances around the person responsible – assuming of course it was done with malicious intent.

      What puzzles me is the fact that… surely the culprit would have known that the government would leave no stone un-turned in order to identify them given the seriousness of the leak.

      • Sacha 8.2.1
        6 July 2020 at 11:47 am

        The person who grabbed the information is not likely to be the one who spread it to media. The former is easier to identify.

    • Gabby 8.3
      6 July 2020 at 12:14 pm

      Why not? What's to protect?

      • Draco T Bastard 8.3.1
        6 July 2020 at 2:16 pm

        For some strange reason both business and government have taken to hiding their criminals. Something about image I suspect.

        They all seem to have forgotten that Justice needs to be seen to be done.

  9. FAB mouse 9
    6 July 2020 at 10:02 am

    I wasn't really paying attention but there was a statement I heard that sounded like a policy to stop the regional fuel tax.

    I didn't hear them challenged on the effect of this policy so stopped listening.

    • observer 9.1
      6 July 2020 at 10:11 am

      Yes, they have announced that before. It is their policy, along with a "congestion charge" and other options to claw back the lost revenue, details of which are … under discussion.

      So it's a good example of their policy-not-policy. Against something, sure. Alternative? No.

  10. satty 10
    6 July 2020 at 10:13 am

    The problem with having policies, especially if they are not overly well thought through, is that people might ask questions about it. You would have to know all the policies, including the details, and how they fit into a bigger picture.

    This requires a big brain to come up with them in the first place and to talk about them in all those interviews afterwards. So it’s a lot easier not to have any of those ideas and simply have some stupid slogans – see Boris Johnson – and just call everything out you don’t like about the other parties and their policies over and over again. The media in NZ is more than happy to amplify this bullshit for you.

  11. KJT 11
    6 July 2020 at 10:15 am

    National has a plan. They are just waiting for their owners to tell them what it is.

  12. KJT 12
    6 July 2020 at 10:22 am

    National's plan.

    Build more roads.

    Sell something.

    And. Tax cuts. (User charges, GST and fees "are not taxes", apparently).

    Same plan they had since 92.

    • Just Is 12.1
      6 July 2020 at 1:58 pm

      kjt

      NZers didn't buy the Tax cuts in the last election, so offering them up again in these unusual times with no identifial method of compensating the shortfall shows how shallow they are.

      Interestingly, the only party that voted against the Tax cuts that Bill English introduced to Parliament prior to the election was the Labour Party, every other party voted for them.

      Just a reminder for everyone

      • Draco T Bastard 12.1.1
        6 July 2020 at 2:22 pm

        Interestingly, the only party that voted against the Tax cuts that Bill English introduced to Parliament prior to the election was the Labour Party, every other party voted for them.

        [citation needed]

        • Just Is 12.1.1.1
          6 July 2020 at 3:13 pm

          Sorry, I thought it was common knowledge, it was certainly banded around by the media prior to the last election.

          I hope your concern is not related to the Fact the Greens voted in favour of those Tax Cuts.

          I use my phone for making comments, it is imposible for me to provide a link, which is generally why I try to avoid the need for a link.

          Your welcome to prove me wrong of course, I'm happy to graciously appologise if I'm proven wrong

          • Draco T Bastard 12.1.1.1.1
            6 July 2020 at 3:53 pm

            mikeinauckland:

            The Greens are apparently only voting in favour of the family tax part of the Budget, which is presently being debated in Parliament, you can watch it live on Parliament TV, channel 31 on Freeview.

            While this raises some eyebrows, it appears that the Greens feel there are some benefits in this part of the Budget, that offer some income improvements for families, so they rather support it, as these are overdue. This does not come without criticism though, and it appears the Greens still oppose other parts of the Budget.

            It seems that you were exaggerating.

            • Just Is 12.1.1.1.1.1
              6 July 2020 at 4:41 pm

              Sorry, they (The Green Party) voted for the Tax cuts, that is the family tax part, just not the rest of the economic plan, on the basis that low income families would benefit from it. The statement also concludes "raised eybrows" from those wathching proceedings.

              I will reiterate, the Labour party was the only party to vote against the Tax cuts, your link simply proves that the Greens voted for the Tax cuts, but not for the balance of the economic plan.

              I don't really see it as an exaggeration, when the article you've provided clearly states the Greens voted for the Tax cuts only, which what I stated originally.

              I've only made the claim cos I remember it clearly and was extremely surprised, it also rang an alarm bell that the Greens haven't been CONSISTENT on messaging, something I have a lot of issues with.

              Tax cuts DO NOT SUPPORT LOW INCOME FAMILIES.

              They screw the whole economy as we saw first hand in 2011, the then Govt would have you believe the GFC was responsible, 3 yrs after the rest of the world.

              Most here in NZ say the economy never really recovered.

              It's not first time the Greens have cosied up to National, during the Rugby world cup, the Nats wanted licensed clubs to be allowed to open at unusal hours so punters could watch, again the Grens supported the move, Labour didn't, again, I was surprised the Greens would support this move, I feel is was about popularity rather than smart politics, it also indicated inconsistencies in the messaging.

              By the way, I wish that I'd been wrong about this, it certainly would've given me more respect for the Greens, don't get me wrong about this though, I like the Greens, they have a very important role to play in the future of NZ, I'd just like to SEE MORE CONSISTENCY, and less popularity competing

          • Enough is Enough 12.1.1.1.2
            6 July 2020 at 4:37 pm

            Mickeysavage got very upset over it at the time

            https://thestandard.org.nz/what-the-feck-greens/

            • Just Is 12.1.1.1.2.1
              6 July 2020 at 4:44 pm

              Yes, so did I, which is why I remember it so clearly.

              Inconsistencies in messaging, really, really importatant.

              • Incognito …
                6 July 2020 at 11:11 pm

                Inconsistencies in messaging, really, really importatant. [sic]

                Luckily, they have come a long way angry

  13. gsays 13
    6 July 2020 at 10:24 am

    Typical National, they stand for very little but stand against things.

    That is how they came into existence, to be against the Labour party.

    I suppose when you are against things, opposition is where you belong.

    • Draco T Bastard 13.1
      6 July 2020 at 3:56 pm

      Typical National, they stand for very little but stand against things.

      National stands against things that prove capitalists are superfluous such as good governance.

  14. RedBaronCV 14
    6 July 2020 at 10:47 am

    Is there policy that we are not going to be really told about?

    I wonder if things like this are on a black list

    -sell anything that Labour has invested in in the last term like social housing

    -tweak the health report which advocates centralisation so that there is a nice health package to privatise

    – give all those students extra work rights to increase the number wanting to come here to be milked for profit.

    -decrease annual and sick leave entitlements and employer kiwisaver because business can't afford it you know.

    – remove all overseas investment criteria because it hinders the offshore truly wealthy buying the country up

    Do National ever tell us what they really intend to do in office- nope.

  15. Treetop 15
    6 July 2020 at 11:56 am

    National always has a policy but they are misguided in who their policy helps. That is why it has taken the government 3 years to address the social damage that National caused and this is ongoing.

    Poverty in NZ is collateral damage and the mindset is the same when it comes to Covid-19. I am unable to trust National on these issues.

  16. Peter 16
    6 July 2020 at 12:43 pm

    Looking at various appearances of Muller makes me think of a truck. Everyone's piled into the cab to travel down the golden highway. The signage on the sides promises there's a load of leadership and charisma on board. They make a stop, someone opens the back door to look inside to see the chokka cargo. It is starkly empty.

    • Sacha 16.1
      6 July 2020 at 1:11 pm

      A richly-worded manifest though. As much chaos, shambles, and custerfluck as you could ever want.

  17. observer 17
    6 July 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Todd Muller did announce a policy on May 26:

    "The trans-Tasman bubble needs to be an absolute priority, because, at the moment, we've pushed this COVID threat down to basically zero… Our next-door neighbour Australia has had similar success in terms of their COVID response."

    https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/05/todd-muller-calls-for-innovative-plan-to-reopen-new-zealand-s-borders-post-covid-19.html

    Today's news: the border is being closed inside Australia – between Victoria and NSW.

    Todd Muller probably blames Ardern for not ruling Australia properly.

  18. Adrian 18
    6 July 2020 at 1:03 pm

    Mickey, your sneaky suspicion made my ears prick up as I vaguely remember reading or hearing around the time that Woodlouse was lamely defending his "homeless sponger " allegation that he let slip that the info came from a "trusted ( yeah, right ) source high up in health " or words to that effect. Start looking at who missed out on Dr Ashley's job.

    • Gabby 18.1
      6 July 2020 at 5:44 pm

      It would be such a Gormless thing to do, it would pretty much confirm that passing the gormless one over was the right decision.

  19. cathy-o 19
    6 July 2020 at 2:32 pm

    National never has any policy that they are prepared to talk about. we know that most of their policies are designed to benefit their wealthy mates.

    but they are very good at winning elections. take nothing for granted

  20. Maurice 20
    6 July 2020 at 3:01 pm

    Getting tired of being talked down to while trying to inform my group of Labour's achievements.

    Keep having Kiwibuild and the cut and run ex-Minister of Health thrown in my face.

    They keep saying – NONE of the incumbents are of any use National or Labour – the Greens and NZ First do not even get a mention just:

    Vote for the NEW Team – Party Vote ACT

    It also looks like firearms people have totally deserted NZ First and now see ACT as their only hope.

    It is all going to be very interesting soon!

    • Sacha 20.1
      6 July 2020 at 3:03 pm

      Selfishness will have an even more strident voice at the table. Interesting times.

    • observer 20.2
      6 July 2020 at 3:52 pm

      It also looks like firearms people have totally deserted NZ First and now see ACT as their only hope.

      So National will have to decide if they stand by their own vote in Parliament, or cave, to appease ACT voters. Everyone except Seymour supported the first package of gun laws.

      Yet another question for Todd, and a chance to show leadership ("er look, that's a conversation we can have …").

  21. Brian Tregaskin 21
    6 July 2020 at 5:34 pm

    "

    We will never know the identity of the National Party plant inside the Ministry of Health. If the person is found a deal will be done, and they will leave the public service quietly with no further media attention. Whatever penalty that person might have been subject to will be wiped in return for no redundancy package.

    The Nats themselves will be part of this deal and we the public will be kept in the dark once again."

    This time its different if found they will be charged and if proven that money exchanged hands for information or even if payment was in form of a job the proceeds of crimes act may apply in addition to the standard charges.

  22. Pat 22
    6 July 2020 at 6:52 pm

    The election period dosnt start for 2 weeks…..and a week is a long time in politics.

  23. georgecom 23
    6 July 2020 at 8:02 pm

    someone started calling Todd Muller "Todd Muddler". I laughed at the time seeing it as a bit of humour. However it does seem to be coming true. Todd is muddling his way toward an election. Keeping the chair warm for that Luxon guy?

  24. Lucy 24
    7 July 2020 at 7:35 am

    But you need to realise National has hired the guys who gave Scomo his victory against all odds. If you are prepared to play super dirty you have a chance and National is prepared!

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    Open access notables Glacial isostatic adjustment reduces past and future Arctic subsea permafrost, Creel et al., Nature Communications: Sea-level rise submerges terrestrial permafrost in the Arctic, turning it into subsea permafrost. Subsea permafrost underlies ~ 1.8 million km2 of Arctic continental shelf, with thicknesses in places exceeding 700 m. Sea-level variations over glacial-interglacial cycles control ...
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  • Where on a Computer is the Operating System Generally Stored? Delving into the Digital Home of your ...
    The operating system (OS) is the heart and soul of a computer, orchestrating every action and interaction between hardware and software. But have you ever wondered where on a computer is the operating system generally stored? The answer lies in the intricate dance between hardware and software components, particularly within ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
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  • How Many Watts Does a Laptop Use? Understanding Power Consumption and Efficiency
    Laptops have become essential tools for work, entertainment, and communication, offering portability and functionality. However, with rising energy costs and growing environmental concerns, understanding a laptop’s power consumption is more important than ever. So, how many watts does a laptop use? The answer, unfortunately, isn’t straightforward. It depends on several ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    16 hours ago

  • How to Screen Record on a Dell Laptop A Guide to Capturing Your Screen with Ease
    Screen recording has become an essential tool for various purposes, such as creating tutorials, capturing gameplay footage, recording online meetings, or sharing information with others. Fortunately, Dell laptops offer several built-in and external options for screen recording, catering to different needs and preferences. This guide will explore various methods on ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
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  • How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Laptop Screen? Navigating Repair Options and Costs
    A cracked or damaged laptop screen can be a frustrating experience, impacting productivity and enjoyment. Fortunately, laptop screen repair is a common service offered by various repair shops and technicians. However, the cost of fixing a laptop screen can vary significantly depending on several factors. This article delves into the ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    17 hours ago

  • How Long Do Gaming Laptops Last? Demystifying Lifespan and Maximizing Longevity
    Gaming laptops represent a significant investment for passionate gamers, offering portability and powerful performance for immersive gaming experiences. However, a common concern among potential buyers is their lifespan. Unlike desktop PCs, which allow for easier component upgrades, gaming laptops have inherent limitations due to their compact and integrated design. This ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    17 hours ago

  • Climate Change: Turning the tide
    The annual inventory report of New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions has been released, showing that gross emissions have dropped for the third year in a row, to 78.4 million tons: All-told gross emissions have decreased by over 6 million tons since the Zero Carbon Act was passed in 2019. ...
    No Right TurnBy Idiot/Savant
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    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    19 hours ago

  • Faxing from Your Computer A Modern Guide to Sending Documents Digitally
    While the world has largely transitioned to digital communication, faxing still holds relevance in certain industries and situations. Fortunately, gone are the days of bulky fax machines and dedicated phone lines. Today, you can easily send and receive faxes directly from your computer, offering a convenient and efficient way to ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    19 hours ago

  • Protecting Your Home Computer A Guide to Cyber Awareness
    In our increasingly digital world, home computers have become essential tools for work, communication, entertainment, and more. However, this increased reliance on technology also exposes us to various cyber threats. Understanding these threats and taking proactive steps to protect your home computer is crucial for safeguarding your personal information, finances, ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    19 hours ago

  • Server-Based Computing Powering the Modern Digital Landscape
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    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    19 hours ago

  • Vroom vroom go the big red trucks
    The absolute brass neck of this guy.We want more medical doctors, not more spin doctors, Luxon was saying a couple of weeks ago, and now we’re told the guy has seven salaried adults on TikTok duty. Sorry, doing social media. The absolute brass neck of it. The irony that the ...
    More Than A FeildingBy David Slack
    19 hours ago

  • Jones finds $410,000 to help the government muscle in on a spat project
    Buzz from the Beehive Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones relishes spatting and eagerly takes issue with environmentalists who criticise his enthusiasm for resource development. He relishes helping the fishing industry too. And so today, while the media are making much of the latest culling in the public service to ...
    Point of OrderBy Bob Edlin
    20 hours ago

  • Again, hate crimes are not necessarily terrorism.
    Having written, taught and worked for the US government on issues involving unconventional warfare and terrorism for 30-odd years, two things irritate me the most when the subject is discussed in public. The first is the Johnny-come-lately academics-turned-media commentators who … Continue reading → ...
    KiwipoliticoBy Pablo
    23 hours ago

  • Despair – construction consenting edition
    Eric Crampton writes – Kainga Ora is the government’s house building agency. It’s been building a lot of social housing. Kainga Ora has its own (but independent) consenting authority, Consentium. It’s a neat idea. Rather than have to deal with building consents across each different territorial authority, Kainga Ora ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    23 hours ago

  • Coalition promises – will the Govt keep the commitment to keep Kiwis equal before the law?
    Muriel Newman writes – The Coalition Government says it is moving with speed to deliver campaign promises and reverse the damage done by Labour. One of their key commitments is to “defend the principle that New Zealanders are equal before the law.” To achieve this, they have pledged they “will not advance ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    23 hours ago

  • An impermanent public service is a guarantee of very little else but failure
    Chris Trotter writes –  The absence of anything resembling a fightback from the public servants currently losing their jobs is interesting. State-sector workers’ collective fatalism in the face of Coalition cutbacks indicates a surprisingly broad acceptance of impermanence in the workplace. Fifty years ago, lay-offs in the thousands ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    1 day ago

  • What happens after the war – Mariupol
    Mariupol, on the Azov Sea coast, was one of the first cities to suffer almost complete destruction after the start of the Ukraine War started in late February 2022. We remember the scenes of absolute destruction of the houses and city structures. The deaths of innocent civilians – many of ...
    Open ParachuteBy Ken
    1 day ago

  • Babies and benefits – no good news
    Lindsay Mitchell writes – Ten years ago, I wrote the following in a Listener column: Every year around one in five new-born babies will be reliant on their caregivers benefit by Christmas. This pattern has persisted from at least 1993. For Maori the number jumps to over one in three.  ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    1 day ago

  • Should the RBNZ be looking through climate inflation?
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    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    1 day ago

  • Bernard's pick 'n' mix of the news links
    The top six news links I’ve seen elsewhere in the last 24 hours, as of 9:16 am on Thursday, April 18 are:Housing: Tauranga residents living in boats, vans RNZ Checkpoint Louise TernouthHousing: Waikato councillor says wastewater plant issues could hold up Sleepyhead building a massive company town Waikato Times Stephen ...
    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    1 day ago

  • Gordon Campbell on the public sector carnage, and misogyny as terrorism
    It’s a simple deal. We pay taxes in order to finance the social services we want and need. The carnage now occurring across the public sector though, is breaking that contract. Over 3,000 jobs have been lost so far. Many are in crucial areas like Education where the impact of ...
    Gordon CampbellBy lyndon
    1 day ago

  • Meeting the Master Baiters
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    David FarrierBy David Farrier
    1 day ago

  • How extreme was the Earth's temperature in 2023
    This is a re-post from Andrew Dessler at the Climate Brink blog In 2023, the Earth reached temperature levels unprecedented in modern times. Given that, it’s reasonable to ask: What’s going on? There’s been lots of discussions by scientists about whether this is just the normal progression of global warming or if something ...
    Skeptical Science
    1 day ago

  • Backbone, revisited
    The schools are on holiday and the sun is shining in the seaside village and all day long I have been seeing bunches of bikes; Mums, Dads, teens and toddlers chattering, laughing, happy, having a bloody great time together. Cheers, AT, for the bits of lane you’ve added lately around the ...
    More Than A FeildingBy David Slack
    2 days ago

  • Ministers are not above the law
    Today in our National-led authoritarian nightmare: Shane Jones thinks Ministers should be above the law: New Zealand First MP Shane Jones is accusing the Waitangi Tribunal of over-stepping its mandate by subpoenaing a minister for its urgent hearing on the Oranga Tamariki claim. The tribunal is looking into the ...
    No Right TurnBy Idiot/Savant
    2 days ago

  • What’s the outfit you can hear going down the gurgler? Probably it’s David Parker’s Oceans Sec...
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    Point of OrderBy Bob Edlin
    2 days ago

  • Will politicians let democracy die in the darkness?
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    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    2 days ago

  • Matt Doocey doubles down on trans “healthcare”
    Citizen Science writes –  Last week saw two significant developments in the debate over the treatment of trans-identifying children and young people – the release in Britain of the final report of Dr Hilary Cass’s review into gender healthcare, and here in New Zealand, the news that the ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    2 days ago

  • A TikTok Prime Minister.
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    Nick’s KōreroBy Nick Rockel
    2 days ago

  • Texas Lessons
    This is a guest post by Oscar Simms who is a housing activist, volunteer for the Coalition for More Homes, and was the Labour Party candidate for Auckland Central at the last election. ...
    Greater AucklandBy Guest Post
    2 days ago

  • Bernard's pick 'n' mix of the news links at 6:06 am
    The top six news links I’ve seen elsewhere in the last 24 hours as of 6:06 am on Wednesday, April 17 are:Must read: Secrecy shrouds which projects might be fast-tracked RNZ Farah HancockScoop: Revealed: Luxon has seven staffers working on social media content - partly paid for by taxpayer Newshub ...
    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    2 days ago

  • Fighting poverty on the holiday highway
    Turning what Labour called the “holiday highway” into a four-lane expressway from Auckland to Whangarei could bring at least an economic benefit of nearly two billion a year for Northland each year. And it could help bring an end to poverty in one of New Zealand’s most deprived regions. The ...
    PolitikBy Richard Harman
    2 days ago

  • Bernard's six-stack of substacks at 6:26 pm
    Tonight’s six-stack includes: launching his substack with a bunch of his previous documentaries, including this 1992 interview with Dame Whina Cooper. and here crew give climate activists plenty to do, including this call to submit against the Fast Track Approvals bill. writes brilliantly here on his substack ...
    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    3 days ago

  • At a glance – Is the science settled?
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    Skeptical Science
    3 days ago

  • Apposite Quotations.
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    Bowalley Road
    3 days ago

  • What’s a life worth now?
    You're in the mall when you hear it: some kind of popping sound in the distance, kids with fireworks, maybe. But then a moment of eerie stillness is followed by more of the fireworks sound and there’s also screaming and shrieking and now here come people running for their lives.Does ...
    More Than A FeildingBy David Slack
    3 days ago

  • Howling at the Moon
    Karl du Fresne writes –  There’s a crisis in the news media and the media are blaming it on everyone except themselves. Culpability is being deflected elsewhere – mainly to the hapless Minister of Communications, Melissa Lee, and the big social media platforms that are accused of hoovering ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    3 days ago

  • Newshub is Dead.
    I don’t normally send out two newsletters in a day but I figured I’d say something about… the news. If two newsletters is a bit much then maybe just skip one, I don’t want to overload people. Alternatively if you’d be interested in sometimes receiving multiple, smaller updates from me, ...
    Nick’s KōreroBy Nick Rockel
    3 days ago

  • Seymour is chuffed about cutting early-learning red tape – but we hear, too, that Jones has loose...
    Buzz from the Beehive David Seymour and Winston Peters today signalled that at least two ministers of the Crown might be in Wellington today. Seymour (as Associate Minister of Education) announced the removal of more red tape, this time to make it easier for new early learning services to be ...
    Point of OrderBy Bob Edlin
    3 days ago

  • Bryce Edwards: Will politicians let democracy die in the darkness?
    Politicians across the political spectrum are implicated in the New Zealand media’s failing health. Either through neglect or incompetent interventions, successive governments have failed to regulate, foster, and allow a healthy Fourth Estate that can adequately hold politicians and the powerful to account. Our political system is suffering from the ...
    Democracy ProjectBy bryce.edwards
    3 days ago

  • Was Hawkesby entirely wrong?
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    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    3 days ago

  • PRC shadow looms as the Solomons head for election
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    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    3 days ago

  • Climate Change: Criminal ecocide
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    No Right TurnBy Idiot/Savant
    3 days ago

  • Is saving one minute of a politician's time worth nearly $1 billion?
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    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    3 days ago

  • Long Tunnel or Long Con?
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    Greater AucklandBy Matt L
    3 days ago

  • Smoke And Mirrors.
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    Nick’s KōreroBy Nick Rockel
    3 days ago

  • What is Mexico doing about climate change?
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    Skeptical Science
    3 days ago

  • State of humanity, 2024
    2024, it feels, keeps presenting us with ever more challenges, ever more dismay.Do you give up yet? It seems to ask.No? How about this? Or this?How about this?When I say 2024 I really mean the state of humanity in 2024.Saturday night, we watched Civil War because that is one terrifying cliff we've ...
    More Than A FeildingBy David Slack
    4 days ago

  • Govt’s Wellington tunnel vision aims to ease the way to the airport (but zealous promoters of cycl...
    Buzz from the Beehive A pet project and governmental tunnel vision jump out from the latest batch of ministerial announcements. The government is keen to assure us of its concern for the wellbeing of our pets. It will be introducing pet bonds in a change to the Residential Tenancies Act ...
    Point of OrderBy Bob Edlin
    4 days ago

  • The case for cultural connectedness
    A recent report generated from a Growing Up in New Zealand (GUiNZ) survey of 1,224 rangatahi Māori aged 11-12 found: Cultural connectedness was associated with fewer depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms and better quality of life. That sounds cut and dry. But further into the report the following appears: Cultural connectedness is ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    4 days ago

  • Useful context on public sector job cuts
    David Farrar writes –    The Herald reports: From the gory details of job-cuts news, you’d think the public service was being eviscerated.   While the media’s view of the cuts is incomplete, it’s also true that departments have been leaking the particulars faster than a Wellington ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    4 days ago

  • Gordon Campbell On When Racism Comes Disguised As Anti-racism
    Remember the good old days, back when New Zealand had a PM who could think and speak calmly and intelligently in whole sentences without blustering? Even while Iran’s drones and missiles were still being launched, Helen Clark was live on TVNZ expertly summing up the latest crisis in the Middle ...
    Gordon CampbellBy lyndon
    4 days ago

  • Govt ignored economic analysis of smokefree reversal
    Costello did not pass on analysis of the benefits of the smokefree reforms to Cabinet, emphasising instead the extra tax revenues of repealing them. Photo: Hagen Hopkins, Getty Images TL;DR: The six news items that stood out to me at 7:26 am today are:The Lead: Casey Costello never passed on ...
    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    4 days ago

  • True Blue.
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    Nick’s KōreroBy Nick Rockel
    4 days ago

  • Who is running New Zealand’s foreign policy?
    While commentators, including former Prime Minister Helen Clark, are noting a subtle shift in New Zealand’s foreign policy, which now places more emphasis on the United States, many have missed a key element of the shift. What National said before the election is not what the government is doing now. ...
    PolitikBy Richard Harman
    4 days ago

  • 2024 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming News Roundup #15
    A listing of 31 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, April 7, 2024 thru Sat, April 13, 2024. Story of the week Our story of the week is about adults in the room setting terms and conditions of ...
    Skeptical Science
    5 days ago

  • Feline Friends and Fragile Fauna The Complexities of Cats in New Zealand’s Conservation Efforts

    Cats, with their independent spirit and beguiling purrs, have captured the hearts of humans for millennia. In New Zealand, felines are no exception, boasting the highest national cat ownership rate globally [definition cat nz cat foundation]. An estimated 1.134 million pet cats grace Kiwi households, compared to 683,000 dogs ...

    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    5 days ago

  • Or is that just they want us to think?
    Nice guy, that Peter Williams. Amiable, a calm air of no-nonsense capability, a winning smile. Everything you look for in a TV presenter and newsreader.I used to see him sometimes when I went to TVNZ to be a talking head or a panellist and we would yarn. Nice guy, that ...
    More Than A FeildingBy David Slack
    5 days ago

  • Fact Brief – Did global warming stop in 1998?
    Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. This fact brief was written by Sue Bin Park in collaboration with members from our Skeptical Science team. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline. Did global warming stop in ...
    Skeptical Science
    6 days ago

  • Arguing over a moot point.
    I have been following recent debates in the corporate and social media about whether it is a good idea for NZ to join what is known as “AUKUS Pillar Two.” AUKUS is the Australian-UK-US nuclear submarine building agreement in which … Continue reading → ...
    KiwipoliticoBy Pablo
    6 days ago

  • No Longer Trusted: Ageing Boomers, Laurie & Les, Talk Politics.
    Turning Point: “What has turned me away from the mainstream news media is the very strong message that its been sending out for the last few years.” “And what message might that be?” “That the people who own it, the people who run it, and the people who provide its content, really don’t ...
    Bowalley Road
    6 days ago

  • Mortgage rates at 10% anyone?
    No – nothing about that in PM Luxon’s nine-point plan to improve the lives of New Zealanders. But beyond our shores Jamie Dimon, the long-serving head of global bank J.P. Morgan Chase, reckons that the chances of a goldilocks soft landing for the economy are “a lot lower” than the ...
    Point of OrderBy xtrdnry
    6 days ago

  • Sad tales from the left
    Michael Bassett writes –  Have you noticed the odd way in which the media are handling the government’s crackdown on surplus employees in the Public Service? Very few reporters mention the crazy way in which State Service numbers rocketed ahead by more than 16,000 during Labour’s six years, ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    6 days ago

  • Minister to Europe for OECD meeting, Anzac Day
    Science, Innovation and Technology and Defence Minister Judith Collins will next week attend the OECD Science and Technology Ministerial conference in Paris and Anzac Day commemorations in Belgium. “Science, innovation and technology have a major role to play in rebuilding our economy and achieving better health, environmental and social outcomes ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 hours ago

  • Comprehensive Partnership the goal for NZ and the Philippines
    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held a bilateral meeting today with the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  The Prime Minister was accompanied by MP Paulo Garcia, the first Filipino to be elected to a legislature outside the Philippines. During today’s meeting, Prime Minister Luxon and President Marcos Jr discussed opportunities to ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    13 hours ago

  • Government commits $20m to Westport flood protection
    The Government has announced that $20 million in funding will be made available to Westport to fund much needed flood protection around the town. This measure will significantly improve the resilience of the community, says Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. “The Westport community has already been allocated almost $3 million ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    19 hours ago

  • Taupō takes pole position
    The Government is proud to support the first ever Repco Supercars Championship event in Taupō as up to 70,000 motorsport fans attend the Taupō International Motorsport Park this weekend, says Economic Development Minister Melissa Lee. “Anticipation for the ITM Taupō Super400 is huge, with tickets and accommodation selling out weeks ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    20 hours ago

  • Cost of living support for low-income homeowners
    Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme, putting money back into the pockets of low-income homeowners.  “The coalition Government is committed to bringing down the cost of living for New Zealanders. That includes targeted support for those Kiwis who are doing things tough, such ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    22 hours ago

  • Government backing mussel spat project
    The Coalition Government is investing in a project to boost survival rates of New Zealand mussels and grow the industry, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has announced. “This project seeks to increase the resilience of our mussels and significantly boost the sector’s productivity,” Mr Jones says. “The project - ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    23 hours ago

  • Government focused on getting people into work
    Benefit figures released today underscore the importance of the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy and have 50,000 fewer people on Jobseeker Support, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Benefit numbers are still significantly higher than when National was last in government, when there was about 70,000 fewer ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago

  • Clean energy key driver to reducing emissions
    The Government’s commitment to doubling New Zealand’s renewable energy capacity is backed by new data showing that clean energy has helped the country reach its lowest annual gross emissions since 1999, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. New Zealand’s latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory (1990-2022) published today, shows gross emissions fell ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago

  • Earthquake-prone buildings review brought forward
    The Government is bringing the earthquake-prone building review forward, with work to start immediately, and extending the deadline for remediations by four years, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. “Our Government is focused on rebuilding the economy. A key part of our plan is to cut red tape that ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago

  • Thailand and NZ to agree to Strategic Partnership
    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Thai counterpart, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, have today agreed that New Zealand and the Kingdom of Thailand will upgrade the bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership by 2026. “New Zealand and Thailand have a lot to offer each other. We have a strong mutual desire to build ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago

  • Government consults on extending coastal permits for ports
    RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Transport Minister Simeon Brown have today announced the Coalition Government’s intention to extend port coastal permits for a further 20 years, providing port operators with certainty to continue their operations. “The introduction of the Resource Management Act in 1991 required ports to obtain coastal ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago

  • Inflation coming down, but more work to do
    Today’s announcement that inflation is down to 4 per cent is encouraging news for Kiwis, but there is more work to be done - underlining the importance of the Government’s plan to get the economy back on track, acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop says. “Inflation is now at 4 per ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago

  • School attendance restored as a priority in health advice
    Refreshed health guidance released today will help parents and schools make informed decisions about whether their child needs to be in school, addressing one of the key issues affecting school attendance, says Associate Education Minister David Seymour. In recent years, consistently across all school terms, short-term illness or medical reasons ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago

  • Unnecessary bureaucracy cut in oceans sector
    Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is streamlining high-level oceans management while maintaining a focus on supporting the sector’s role in the export-led recovery of the economy. “I am working to realise the untapped potential of our fishing and aquaculture sector. To achieve that we need to be smarter with ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago

  • Patterson promoting NZ’s wool sector at International Congress
    Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson is speaking at the International Wool Textile Organisation Congress in Adelaide, promoting New Zealand wool, and outlining the coalition Government’s support for the revitalisation the sector.    "New Zealand’s wool exports reached $400 million in the year to 30 June 2023, and the coalition Government ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago

  • Removing red tape to help early learners thrive
    The Government is making legislative changes to make it easier for new early learning services to be established, and for existing services to operate, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. The changes involve repealing the network approval provisions that apply when someone wants to establish a new early learning service, ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago

  • RMA changes to cut coal mining consent red tape
    Changes to the Resource Management Act will align consenting for coal mining to other forms of mining to reduce barriers that are holding back economic development, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. “The inconsistent treatment of coal mining compared with other extractive activities is burdensome red tape that fails to acknowledge ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
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