I got to stop reading that Herald. but I can’t, it’s like seeing something that disgusts you so much you feel the insatiable urge to right the wrongs, and it goes nowhere, and drives you insane. From the army of paid right wing posters who daily turn up(wonders how hard working National supporters get the time to comment all day everyday).
The one sided party propaganda machine that it is, has dropped all pretense and is going all out for the wealthy.
Seriously first agenda of the next government should IMHO be, to by any means possible shut it down completely. I wrote to Mr Cunniliffe about this pre election and it went down exactly as I said. All out attacks by the Herald press led by Mr Armstrong and O’Sullivan.
Exactly when does journalism cross the line and become interfering in elections and politics? Legislate, outright ban it, IDNK but do something about it opposing parties.
We need fair elections and fair playing fields not the all out crap i’m hearing , reading and watching today.
Well, if you do not like Journalists ‘crossing lines and interfering with elections and politics’ what do you make of Nikki Hagar’s efforts at the last election?
Or is it because he’s a lefty journalist he is not ‘interfering with elections’ no he is ‘exposing the truth’.
How about a situation of freedom where left and right wing, and ‘neutral’ can publish what they like and allow the voting public to make up their own minds – sounds a lot more like freedom of speech to me.
Some serious blinkering going on with that post I suspect.
‘How about a situation of freedom where left and right wing, and ‘neutral’ can publish what they like and allow the voting public to make up their own minds – sounds a lot more like freedom of speech to me.’
It’s just you hear about 99 neo-liberal voices for each one representing an alternative.
I don’t call that balance.
It just gives power to the corporates to promulgate their propaganda.
I think you know that, though.
If you don’t like the view point of what the msm (aka Herald) publish and think it is all corporate propaganda then set up your own outlet and being publishing.
In the days of blogs etc. it doesn’t take a whole lot of capital to do that.
The problem you have though is if you go down the track of shutting down media outlets you don’t like, what happens if the other side get in and start doing the same thing?
I suggest that the Herald/Stuff/Newspapers have a waning influence on public opinion. This has been brought about by the rising influence of online media and (as a reflection of cost cutting) the old msm seriously lack any resemblance of competence/accuracy/impartiality.
How often do you come across media stories where names are misspelt, the facts of the matter are twisted/changed/excluded, and one sided reporting is the norm?
I suspect with the ever demanding deadlines of the digital age this is how a story evolves:
1 Olden days. Get the story from one source. Get it confirmed. Seek comment from the other side. Edit and Publish.
2 Now. Hunt out Facebook/Online Sources/barrow pushers. Write a story with a headline designed as click bait and is manufactured outrage.
Two days later once online commentary has balanced the story with the opposing point of view, the msm then publish this as a ‘development’ in the original story.
The reason why they seem to go for ‘2’ is one story has now become two or more, the original outrage has generated more click bait(advertising revenue), and a lot of the research work is done by others for free.
Kind of like outsourcing research to unwitting online participants.
The only thing that suffers in this kind of journalism is accuracy, fairness, and the veracity of the msm. It may work in the short term but will likely be the deathnell of them as punters turn to other sources for accurate information and commentary.
Roll out the slogans, if you don’t like it make your own Naitonal newspaper.
Is that what rich fucks did, bought a newspaper to get elected. fuck me i’ll just pop out to the car think I got a multi billion dollar note under the back car seat somewhere.
It’s just more shit from the shit heads trying to argue a losing point by using outrageous paraphrases that have no fucking base in the reality of life.
If that’s the start of your argument you’ll excuse me for turning off and not reading the rest of your beat up drivel.
and If that’s the best you can do, here I pass to you the holy fuck off toilet brush.,
Nikkie basically said look here there’s some real dirty politics going on during our election and the National party is donkey deep in it.
The herald posted multiple articles doing exactly that? or do you not see any difference?
I suspect your tea’s and crumpets are being served by now from a serf getting paid 14.50 per hour because your ruined the employment opportunites for anyone, then magically waved the, they must all be druggies, boozers have to many kids and can’t help themselves wand.
facts are facts you and your right wing cronies wrecked the place, take it on deal with it and STFU
Hagar was still a ‘journalist’ seeking to influence an election/politics.
This is something you said in your first post that you were dead against – or are you only against it if it is done by the right?
At the time of the last election the Herald and other msm were jumping all over the ‘dirty politics’ like a flock of sharks as they thought they could smell John Key’s blood in the water.
They got it wrong. The voters didn’t buy it and Key was returned with an increased vote.
I will forgive your ranting in your last two paragraphs as I am sure the summer heat is affecting your temperament – its a little too hot for tea and crumpets – a nice cold ice-block would be quite tasty though.
Dude your reply is just a childish persons argument. You bring in Hagar when i’m referring to the herald. Nikkie wrote a book,i’d have to buy it. Visit a bookshop, The Herald publishes daily, it’s totally different but you will reply with some shyte that makes little sense to start an pathetic argument of nuances. I could state so many differences but your just looking for a shit fight with a sad argument. I cannot be bothered with cocks like you today. fk off.
Hagar is considered a Journalist and he published a story designed to influence an election and politics.
I don’t have a problem with that. It happens. On both the left and right of the Political Spectrum there are a number of outlets that push stories/barrows to try and influence the body politic.
However I do have a problem with you wanting to silence media outlets because you don’t agree with their point of view. That is the sort of behaviour that dictators get up to.
In a democracy you have to allow all voices to be heard with the minimal of restrictions on the freedom of speech.
That is why I said that if you are dissatisfied with what The Herald pushes then push your own view. If you can’t start one up then push it on a forum that you agree with. (The Standard for example)
No need to swear and abuse me – just read what I wrote and respond if you wish.
No thinking, I think you said it, You’ve said Hagar tried to influence an election several times. Well mate if by showing your party is playing dirty politics is an attempt at swaying an election in your mind, well ain’t that a bitch and very convenient, how about you don’t! Ever.
Then you try to portray him as a person interfering in elections.
Bet Richard Nixon wished he could of thought of that when Frost caught him out?
Public interest. Exposing the Nats applies to Labour too but please I am unaware of any dirty politics from the left?
So your argument is..it wasn’t exposing evildoing it was political interference, and Labour did it too.
ok thanks for that, when faced with such blatantly obvious denial from someone it seems invested in the National parties success at all costs your deafness is plain too see.
I don’t like you. For the above reasons.
Labour did it, Nicky Hagar and a fat german did it, Oh boo, hoo, How about you DON’T ever do dirty politics. Or is that a bit much for you to admit happened so you resort to a very shallow argument on extremely dodgy ground.
Pathetic. Don’t you have better things to do, like drive around poor area’s telling your mates what losers they all are?
Richard,
I’m struggling to make sense of your scrambled egg posting but I will try and answer you thus:
– In relation to Hagar – I don’t have a problem with him writing a book about Slaters correspondence even though the data was hacked illegally from his computer.
– I don’t have a problem with Hagar writing a book in which he selectively prints only data/emails which paint Slater/National in a bad light while ignoring emails which showed leftist politicians and journalists also corresponding with Slater.
– I don’t have a problem with Hagar attempting to influence the election with his book.
– Your statement that there are no examples of lefties doing ‘dirty politics’ is laughable. A few are examples over the years that spring to mind.
– John Campbell ambushing Helen Clark re Genetic Engineering – provoked Clark into calling Campbell a little creep or similar.
– Helen Clark’s habit of leaking stories to favoured journalists and justifying it as she decided that as PM by definition she ‘could not leak’.
– Ex Labour President Mike Smith flying to Aussie as they thought they had an ‘H Bomb’ showing John Key had fraudulently signed a cheque – turned out to be non-starter.
– – More recently Phil Twyford utilising confidential sales data obtained inappropriately from a Real Estate employee to try and show that people with ‘Chinese sounding surnames’ were flooding the Auckland Property Market.
I could add more like Phil Goff and his ‘beautiful’ Indian constituent, David Shearer’s Sickness Beneficiary doing roof repairs,’ Dotcom’s moment of Truth dodgy email …. the list goes on.
Again I don’t have a problem with both sides of politics doing it – but for some reason you seem to think only the right behaves in this manner.
Politics and the struggle for power has always been the domain of the dodgy – this will never change.
Public interest , He didn’t do the hacking that’s another legal issue altogether. Journalists have sources. It keeps democracy honest and without, exactly where do you think we would be. meh onwards not a biggie in my books.
So I suspect if he were to write a book encompassing all things dirty in politics he may not have had enough print paper if all the tree’s in NZ were chopped down lets say he was doing his part for conservation. The topic was Dirty politics by the National party. ( Judith Mainly). I’ll come back to this in a moment. basically context haven’t written much have you. Topic in hand, National, Dirty politics.
Left politicians contacts are in all journalists phone books. Even that slimeball, whaleoils, they have to be, the said journalists often will ask for comments on something they are about to print, need information clarification on upcoming policy announcements etc. You know that. Shallow argument.
The example of John Cambell, he’s more keeping them ALL honest and dishes it to whoever deserves it. In fact what you said sounds more like Dirty right wing politics than left? Try using your name and thinking right about it.
Helen Clark leaking to favoured jounalists, umm what did she leak that damaged National? Show me some proof of the instance as versus Judith exposing a public servant to death threats for something he did not do? Via whaleoil????? Whaleoil. think man think.
My question to you is this, why do you come here? To shit stir, your trolling to cause arguments, nothing more. I don’t go and post on whaleoil? But you and fisiani and a few others like to get cheap kicks sticking the boot in, causing mischief and mayhem with pointless arguments backed by the most shoddy rhetoric. You are nothing but a troll. If your so into national why post here? We all know the reason why and I tire of debating a winning argument with a loser like you.
I can give you examples of the most dirty underhanded stuff by the truckload like what Judith did above or bennets exposing the private details of clients and saying basically I’m the minister I can do what I like nah nah nah. But what Judith got up pretty much made a book. That’s the reason Hagar printed a book pretty much about her and that fat fuck Slatter.
But your never going to be prepared to compromise because that’s just not how you roll is it troll.
Plastic much, your see through pal.
Your here to cause trouble. That’s the only reason sick fucks like you bother coming to the standard. Lucky i’m not running the show. I’d see through it and ban your IP faster than you could cry.” But labour did it too”.
Two wrongs don’t make a right, and your examples pale into insignificance. when your party took the usual dirty dealing and expotentially increased them a million fold, that’s when you lot got out of control.
Toilet brush, shit, you are, n fk off again. Please, go to whale oil. They love your sort there.
To note: Slater is NOT a journalist but it was easier to use that context when replying to you about that particular topic. He got told what to do by Judy. The biggest piece of shit in parliament I ever saw. That just makes him a National party propaganda outlet and the furtherist from a journalist there could be.
The dirty politics of the last election was all to do with a fat German criminal seeking to buy influence and change the government. that’s not my opinion. It’s the opinion of thousands of voters.
Dirty politics this cycle was Twyford’s racist Chinese sounding names fiasco which has resulted in a huge upturn in Chinese named people joining the National Party not just in Auckland but also nationwide.
Twyfords a twit and an idiot. I didn’t support what he did and still don’t.
But it was morri minor in the grand scheme of things, but hey you’ll grasp any straw with both hands won’t you?
That Fat German I kind of like. Least he had the guts to stand against the most evil corrupt government we ever had. Your mates. Who suck up to the US at any opportunity. If they elect trump and he goes to a massive war how many of our kids are you going to kill?
I really doubt it was due to Twitford if you had an influx of Asians join your party, but more the way you got main stream media to blow it all out of proportion. Like you do anything, Dirty Politics a shit load, much?
Twitford has as much respect as Mallard does. But that’s two, your lot is a cabinet full of loopy idiots. Gutsy feely bennet, Collins where do I start, Brownlee i’m an MP let me in i’m important. Joyce the zoologist economist. Double dipping dip English, couldn’t find a surplus if he owned a bank, oh he does? and Key don’t get me started on that freak.
Well done, scumbags. Must have bit hard, Hagar exposing you. Just before we remove class titles we should bestow the title: Sir Hagar ruler of all National party members and voters, with a bi-clause that makes it a illegal to not kneel too him and tip your forelock.
Poetic justice best served soon.
So you stole an election yes you did, your like the bank robbers gloating after a job. Doesn’t make it right what and how you did it. But winners don’t care, ask lance Armstrong it’s the result that matters eh. Cheating at all costs as long as we win. That’s my opinion on it.
And he was exposing the truth – that like Nixon, Key misappropriated state intelligence resources (the GCSB) for political purposes.
Key should be in prison for that, but I suppose as an accomplice you’d rather try to claim “Labour did it too”. Well they didn’t – this was a new low for New Zealand – even for the National party – the bottomfeeder’s bottomfeeders.
How was Hager “interfering with elections”? He had in his possession a great big book full of information that painted certain candidates for election (and their grubby minions), in a less than favourable light, and as far as I’m aware, nothing in that book has been disproved, and no legal action for defamation has been taken against the author.
It’s no different to a real estate agent informing a potential buyer about possible issues with a property prior to confirming the sale. Freedom of speech and lying through your teeth are entirely different things. But then concepts like “full disclosure”, “public interest” and “the truth” are anathema to some people.
Hagar tried to influence the election by only publishing extracts which showed the Nats poor light. There was a whole lot more material which would have shown sources from the left and the msm were also in contact with Slater.
I suggest that he never published that material as it would have shown all sides of the Political Spectrum were tarred with the same brush and this would not have brought about the electoral influence which he desired.
Unfortunately for Hagar and Dotcom the voting public went against their intended outcome.
Who on the left was in touch with whale oil and what actions occurred due to that contact if there was any contact you speak of?
You say there was material, what, where?
:Unfortunately for Hagar and Dotcom the voting public went against their intended outcome.:
Or .. the voting public were so outraged by the whole carry on, and only true blue National supporters came out in the majority and voted the rest stayed at home and couldn’t be bothered, switching off from elections. Damage that you intended and will take a decade at least to correct the perception you created in all politicians.
Unforeseen but doesn’t mean they thought you were right..
You know the voting tally compared to population. What you say is an untruth, and I feel you say it so many times you have convinced yourself every single being in NZ voted National.
Here hold the holy fuck off toilet brush for a while, your talking shit.
Hager is an investigative journalist, and while his sympathies may lie more with the left than the right of the political spectrum, he doesn’t play favourites. He can’t afford to because it would obliterate any credibility he has as an investigative journalist. If you haven’t read “Seeds Of Distrust” (and I recommend you do), you’ll find the entire book is a relentless slagging of the Labour-Alliance government of the time, and Hager pulls no punches in his condemnation.
As for your “suggestion” that there exists material incriminating Labour or the Greens in the same grubby shenanigans National were found to be indulging in — given his track record, I find it difficult to believe Hager wouldn’t have published it in the interests of fairness. To do otherwise would be shooting himself in the foot. In Hager’s own words, all he desired regarding the election was for people to be informed and thereby be able to make an informed choice. I’ve no love for Labour in its current incarnation, and we’re all well aware that politicians of all stripes are hardly paragons of virtue, but the fact remains — National’s Crosby-Textor inspired dirty tricks campaign set a new low, even for them.
“There was a whole lot more material which would have shown sources from the left and the msm were also in contact with Slater.”
re: MSM – well of course. Running the smears via WO was the avenue to get them into the media – thats how Dirty Politics actually worked
re: the left – pretty sure hagar hasnt said anything regarding this and that the only evidence he deliberately targeted national while ignoring “the left” is a fanatsy – (what he did say was he didnt publish emails that contained personal info.)
remember – the whole saga was merely confirmation of what many suspected was going on for years, and it concerned only a tiny group of individuals.
i strongly suspect that your trading in something not based on fact, or even credible theory
When the police prosecute a crook they don’t tell his whole life story – only the bad parts matter to the court. Same with Nicky & the Gnats – the only newsworthy stuff was the crimes they had committed that Nicky could prove.
The Gnats are guiltier than sin and they only reason you hate Nicky is you’re an accomplice.
If a media outfit does not share the same Political bias as the government then the government should be entitled to close it down.
That reads really well in terms of fostering democracy and freedom of speech.
How about this for an alternative:
Instead of silencing voices that are opposed to your point of view shout your voice out a little bit louder – that way your view point can be put across and you don’t have to kill the freedom of speech in the process.
IMO the Herald is plumbing the depths of incompetency as much has any perceived bias. Most right wing folks think that the Herald is on a campaign to bring down the Nats.
I think they are gasping for air in a sunset industry and are throwing inaccurate/click bait stories around in the hope of stopping the tide going out on the fish n chp wrapping industry.
If a media outfit does not share the same Political bias as the government then the government should be entitled to close it down.
So a media outlet has a bias? That’s ok when they support your party though isn’t it. the biggest main stream national newspaper, not talking whale oil here.
Armstrong, Sullishame, Hide, Hoskings, trevett, Roughan, on and on. Spot the unbiased journalist please!
Say a policy is spot on when it is, say it’s not when it’s not. Report the good and the bad of any policy to keep us paying their wages informed so we can decide properly. Please stop treating us like we are too stupid and the pollies know best.
Simple shit really.
Doesn’t matter the who you support. If you post or present an opinion about politics(in main stream media) you should be liable to be held impartial. I think a journalist can not have a political persuasion that’s my belief, so shoot me.
I don’t disagree with you about the bias or not of journalists.
In an ideal world they would report all stories with the good/bad or otherwise.
In reality though bias is present with most journalists (For example from a leftie point of view John Campbell usually had a progressive outlook on life)
To me that isn’t an issue as long as the journalists are upfront about their bias so that readers can take that into account.
Think over the last 20 years of how many journalists have taken up PR roles with both Labour and National Politicians. Obviously they had bents towards one side or the other and eventually nailed their colours to the mast.
Personally I think John Cambell was left leaning because he saw there were very few to even the playing field against an army of pro right media personalities. Whatever left and right means, this isn’t such a thing anymore since cold war stopped.
I’ll settle down on you bringing Hagar into it, a bit. But hells bells man who the hell else was going to tell us what was happening and the right have been chastising him to the point of sending the police around ever since.
Hagar deserves a medal IMHO for exposing it, political interference, that’s border line and probably more so seen as interference from the right because it shone a big dirty spotlight right on their low life tactics.
You say the herald got onto it.. nah mate they made out they did, nothing ever happened. Your again just seeing that from your prospective.
Richard, the herald is crap. It’s bad for your health. Give it up. You can not change anything about it’s content. The wrongs you are trying to right have their roots in Nationals $$$$ influence, (eg “political writer” John Armstrong received an order of merit in the NY honours for services to journalism) so any response you make to comments is like shouting into the wind. You say it drives you insane, think about it, it probably gives you high blood pressure. There must be other ways to focus your frustration and turn it into something politically positive.
I haven’t read a copy or even looked at any articles on line since I hightailed it out of Auckland in 2006.
I get a little puzzled about how often that paper is complained about here at TS, and I do understand it is legitimate complaint, but then commenters will link to an article later on, so they are still continuing to use the paper/site to quote from, when the same news item is available on another source. Curious.
Maybe it’s a love hate thing. I don’t know.
PS: Do we know those commenters on the herald site are paid? Going by the comments I see occasionally on stuffed. co.nz I would say it’s possible for people to be genuinely that stupid and wilfully blind without any financial incentive.
I read it to try an inform and negate the damage it does. It does a lot IMHO humbly.
When they write click bait stuff for the far right readers, perpetuating stereotypes of poor people, backed by an army of shocking comments that they do not remove and are clearly inflammatory and borderline abuse, out right lies and insults to any one like myself trying to put some reason into the debate, I get wound up.
Every day their is a hard group of commenters RR, High Tory, Youknowitsthetruth, JM, Meta and a few others that write some shockingly bad posts that actually get posted, is why I think they are paid, either by the Herald or by National, read them sometime you will see straight away the angles and stereotypes they are attempting to instill upon their reader base. How they get the time to post multiple coments on a daily basis on anyone who opposes their point of view or articles against government policy is beyond me.
Take the resent article by lizzie read the comments they posted and how quick they did it. except for gandalf and wiseacre who seem restrained in their comments else they won’t get posted, the right posters print some bad shite that’s allowed.
The paper stinks up NZ and needs removing end of IMHO.
Hi Richard. Several years ago I used to do what you are doing now, on the stuffed.co.nz site – I do see the purpose in what you’re doing. And when I do occasionally apply an anti vomit device and read the comments sections now days I do see there are people doing what you are doing – trying counter and inform,and introduce rational discussion.
It IS heartening to see but unless you’re made of steel, and I’m not, it can be a real downer, when you’re the one trying to counter. Depends on how much energy you can commit before it becomes draining.
Fairfax, the company that owns stuff.co.nz and the majority of the daily’s around the country have exact same M.O as what you are describing at the herald. Place a provocative click bait article, sit back and watch the tsunami of RWNJ’s roll in. It’s all very predictable. Then come election time they place a ginormous “vote National party vote” ad taking up the entire background of the site on the day before the election. NZME and Fairfax are cut from the same cloth.
I think in an objectively well informed society we wouldn’t tolerate such unprofessional bias. It suits our government to be dumbed down so we don’t object to their propaganda.
Thank you Richardrawshark for jousting with the RW. It is wearying to read the results of their cogitations, the first for many years apparently, and so covered in rust and dust that a spade is required to delve for the substance lurking underneath.
Thanks mate, read that, after I read Frans piece where she called a sports person who twittered recently, gormless and told him to crawl back under under a rock. It wasn’t polite at all. So it cheered me up.
Hope next time said sports personality meets her she finds out how her big mouth has consequences. Yeah I mean she gets a right old smack to the head.
someone come around and pick my jaw up from the floor I was shocked.
Maybe it’s getting to the dear old cow. Her and Roughan are determined to wreck the place, perhaps they wish to live in interesting times where kaos is news galore. IDNK
“The three girls—dubbed the “Freedom Kids” because, of course, they are—donned patriotic dresses and sang lyrics straight out of the presidential hopeful’s playbook:
Cowardice
Are you serious?
Apologies for freedom, I can’t handle this.
When freedom rings, answer the call!
On your feet, stand up tall!
Freedom’s on our shoulders, USA!
Enemies of freedom face the music, c’mon boys, take them down
President Donald Trump knows how to make America great
I saw that on the internets and it made me feel a bit less ashamed of the dork we have for a PM. Momentarily, because then I realised he should be classified in a similar way as Trump, so how come he got to be actual PM?
The Americans I know ( ordinary and real people) are wincing and so embarrassed by this ‘freedom dance’ as an indication of America values.
Some are downight angry….Those poor kids…
3. The Parties further recognise that it is inappropriate to establish or use their environmental laws or other measures in a manner which would constitute a disguised restriction on trade or investment between the Parties.
And with the various environmental crises becoming ever more difficult to ignore, corps are frantic to get their legislation through. Legislation which will enable them to maintain their criminally overblown profits even as increasing numbers of people are losing everything to corporate- caused environmental disasters.
well really we can’t have medicinal cannabis, that would be criminal. don’t you think.
Quote from the link: FAAH breaks down a series of compounds in the body called endogenous cannabinoids, the best known of which is anandamide. These molecules activate cannabinoid receptors–the same ones that bind THC, the key component of cannabis. BIA 10-2474 is designed to inhibit FAAH, and thus slow the breakdown of endogenous cannabinoids, which might help fight pain. But Biotrial’s information sheet lists a wide range of other possible therapeutic applications, including anxiety, motor problems in Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer, hypertension, and obesity.
‘Public Health Assoc critical of govt support for TPP
The Public Health Association is criticising the government’s support for the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership.
The advocacy group’s chief executive Warren Lindberg said despite the government’s claim those concerned about the trade deal were against free trade, it was worried about health issues – such as the cost of medicines.
“It is not the Public Health Association’s position that we are either for or against free trade per se, we have raised issues of concern to the impact of this agreement to the health of New Zealanders.”
Duty minister Simon Bridges said although the Chilean government has said the Trans Pacific Partnership will be signed on 4 February in New Zealand, no arrangements have been confirmed.
A petition against New Zealand signing the Trans Pacific Partnership gathered over 11,000 signatures in two days.’
Article 18.3: Principles
1. A Party may, in formulating or amending its laws and regulations, adopt measures necessary to protect public health and nutrition, and to promote the public interest in sectors of vital importance to their socio-economic and technological development, provided that such measures are consistent with the provisions of this
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In other words, the TPP overrides any domestic laws protecting public health and nutrition, or socio-economic development.
Worth a listen to hear about life in the regions….
Of particular note is the cultural shift taking place in Oamaru…which has gone from being the whitest place in NZ to having about 20% of the population Pacifica.
Peter Jackson a little rightish? he is an old reactionary conservative as many Northland torys are, which nonetheless is better in certain respects than the modern neo liberal tory
Jackson got his start in journalism via a PEP scheme in the 80s, he has the benefit of a long span of local knowledge but he still does not ‘get’ the Far North Māori situation being a consequence of post colonialism
he can be friendly to some groups on environmental matters and holds a swipe card for the Kaitaia Police station!
Just wondering if those who still support the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) are aware of this?
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The Deeper, Uglier Side of TPP
Posted on January 15, 2016 by Yves Smith
Yves here. If you have friends or colleagues who would might be new to the topic of how dangerous the investor state dispute settlement process is for not just regulation but national sovereignity, this Real News Network show provides a fine introduction.
Even though this short but crisp segment will be largely old hat to regular readers, it does also discuss a device often used successfully in these kangaroo courts, called “stacking.” which increases the odds of win by the corporation suing for compensation.
We either get rid of capitalism to it will destroy us.
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Hello! Here comes the Saturday edition of More Than A Feilding, catching you up on the past week’s editions.State of humanity, 20242024, 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?Full story Share ...
Determining the hardest sport in the world is a subjective matter, as the difficulty level can vary depending on individual abilities, physical attributes, and experience. However, based on various factors including physical demands, technical skills, mental fortitude, and overall accomplishment, here is an exploration of some of the most challenging ...
The allure of sport transcends age, culture, and geographical boundaries. It captivates hearts, ignites passions, and provides unparalleled entertainment. Behind the spectacle, however, lies a fascinating world of financial investment and expenditure. Among the vast array of competitive pursuits, one question looms large: which sport carries the hefty title of ...
Introduction Pickleball, a rapidly growing paddle sport, has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions around the world. Its blend of tennis, badminton, and table tennis elements has made it a favorite among players of all ages and skill levels. As the sport’s popularity continues to surge, the question on ...
Abstract: Soccer, the global phenomenon captivating millions worldwide, has a rich history that spans centuries. Its origins trace back to ancient civilizations, but the modern version we know and love emerged through a complex interplay of cultural influences and innovations. This article delves into the fascinating journey of soccer’s evolution, ...
Tinting car windows offers numerous benefits, including enhanced privacy, reduced glare, UV protection, and a more stylish look for your vehicle. However, the cost of window tinting can vary significantly depending on several factors. This article provides a comprehensive guide to help you understand how much you can expect to ...
The pungent smell of gasoline in your car can be an alarming and potentially dangerous problem. Not only is the odor unpleasant, but it can also indicate a serious issue with your vehicle’s fuel system. In this article, we will explore the various reasons why your car may smell like ...
Tree sap can be a sticky, unsightly mess on your car’s exterior. It can be difficult to remove, but with the right techniques and products, you can restore your car to its former glory. Understanding Tree Sap Tree sap is a thick, viscous liquid produced by trees to seal wounds ...
The amount of paint needed to paint a car depends on a number of factors, including the size of the car, the number of coats you plan to apply, and the type of paint you are using. In general, you will need between 1 and 2 gallons of paint for ...
Jump-starting a car is a common task that can be performed even in adverse weather conditions like rain. However, safety precautions and proper techniques are crucial to avoid potential hazards. This comprehensive guide will provide detailed instructions on how to safely jump a car in the rain, ensuring both your ...
Graham Adams writes about the $55m media fund — When Patrick Gower was asked by Mike Hosking last week what he would say to the many Newstalk ZB callers who allege the Labour government bribed media with $55 million of taxpayers’ money via the Public Interest Journalism Fund — and ...
Note: this blog post has been put together over the course of the week I followed the happenings at the conference virtually. Should recordings of the Great Debates and possibly Union Symposia mentioned below, be released sometime after the conference ends, I'll include links to the ones I participated in. ...
The following was my submission made on the “Fast Track Approvals Bill”. This potential law will give three Ministers unchecked powers, un-paralled since the days of Robert Muldoon’s “Think Big” projects.The submission is written a bit tongue-in-cheek. But it’s irreverent because the FTAB is in itself not worthy of respect. ...
One Could Reduce Child Poverty At No Fiscal CostFollowing the Richardson/Shipley 1990 ‘redesign of the welfare state’ – which eliminated the universal Family Benefit and doubled the rate of child poverty – various income supplements for families have been added, the best known being ‘Working for Families’, introduced in 2005. ...
Buzz from the Beehive A few days ago, Point of Order suggested the media must be musing “on why Melissa is mute”. Our article reported that people working in the beleaguered media industry have cause to yearn for a minister as busy as Melissa Lee’s ministerial colleagues and we drew ...
1. What was The Curse of Jim Bolger?a. Winston Peters b. Soon after shaking his hand, world leaders would mysteriously lose office or shuffle off this mortal coilc. Could never shake off the Mother of All Budgetsd. Dandruff2. True or false? The Chairman of a Kiwi export business has asked the ...
Jack Vowles writes – New Zealand is said to be suffering from ‘serious populist discontent’. An IPSOS MORI survey has reported that we have an increasing preference for strong leaders, think that the economy is rigged toward the rich and powerful, and political elites are ignoring ‘hard-working people’. ...
Chris Trotter writes – MELISSA LEE should be deprived of her ministerial warrant. Her handling – or non-handling – of the crisis engulfing the New Zealand news media has been woeful. The fate of New Zealand’s two linear television networks, a question which the Minister of Broadcasting, Communications ...
TL;DR: The podcast above features co-hosts and , along with regular guests Robert Patman on Gaza and AUKUS II, and on climate change.The six things that mattered in Aotearoa’s political economy that we wrote and spoke about via The Kākā and elsewhere for paying subscribers in the ...
Policymakers rarely wish to make plain or visible their desire to dismantle environmental policy, least of all to the young. Photo: Lynn GrievesonTL;DR: Here’s the top five news items of note in climate news for Aotearoa-NZ this week, and a discussion above between Bernard Hickey and The Kākā’s climate correspondent ...
I like to keep an eye on what’s happening in places like the UK, the US, and over the ditch with our good mates the Aussies. Let’s call them AUKUS, for want of a better collective term. More on that in a bit.It used to be, not long ago, that ...
TL;DR: The global economy will be one fifth smaller than it would have otherwise been in 2050 as a result of climate damage, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and published in the journal Nature. (See more detail and analysis below, and ...
New Zealand is said to be suffering from ‘serious populist discontent’. An IPSOS MORI survey has reported that we have an increasing preference for strong leaders, think that the economy is rigged toward the rich and powerful, and political elites are ignoring ‘hard-working people’. The data is from February this ...
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is understood to be planning a major speech within the next fortnight to clear up the confusion over whether or not New Zealand might join the AUKUS submarine project. So far, there have been conflicting signals from the Government. RNZ reported the Prime Minister yesterday in ...
Life throws curveballs, and sometimes, those curveballs necessitate wiping your iPhone clean and starting anew. Whether you’re facing persistent software glitches, preparing to sell your device, or simply wanting a fresh start, knowing how to factory reset iPhone without a computer is a valuable skill. While using a computer with ...
Gone are the days when communication was limited to landline phones and physical proximity. Today, computers have become powerful tools for connecting with people across the globe through voice and video calls. But with a plethora of applications and methods available, how to call someone on a computer might seem ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Experiencing a locked computer can be frustrating, especially when you need access to your files and applications urgently. The methods to unlock your computer will vary depending on the specific situation and the type of lock you encounter. This guide will explore various scenarios and provide step-by-step instructions on how ...
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 ...
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, ...
In the ever-evolving world of technology, server-based computing has emerged as a cornerstone of modern digital infrastructure. This article delves into the concept of server-based computing, exploring its various forms, benefits, challenges, and its impact on the way we work and interact with technology. Understanding Server-Based Computing: At its core, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 → ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Climate change is expected to generate more and more extreme events, delivering a sort of structural shock to inflation that central banks will have to react to as if they were short-term cyclical issues. Photo: Lynn Grieveson / The KākāMy pick of the six newsey things to know from Aotearoa’s ...
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 ...
Hi,A friend had their 40th over the weekend and decided to theme it after Curb Your Enthusiasm fashion icon Susie Greene. Captured in my tiny kitchen before I left the house, I ending up evoking a mix of old lesbian and Hillary Clinton — both unintentional.Me vs Hillary ClintonIf you’re ...
This is a re-post from Andrew Dessler at the Climate Brink blogIn 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bryce Edwards writes – 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. ...
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 ...
One night while sleeping in my bed I had a beautiful dreamThat all the people of the world got together on the same wavelengthAnd began helping one anotherNow in this dream, universal love was the theme of the dayPeace and understanding and it happened this wayAfter such an eventful day ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
On February 14, 2023 we announced our Rebuttal Update Project. This included an ask for feedback about the added "At a glance" section in the updated basic rebuttal versions. This weekly blog post series highlights this new section of one of the updated basic rebuttal versions and serves as a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Green Party has joined the call for public submissions on the fast-track legislation to be extended after the Ombudsman forced the Government to release the list of organisations invited to apply just hours before submissions close. ...
New Zealand’s good work at reducing climate emissions for three years in a row will be undone by the National government’s lack of ambition and scrapping programmes that were making a difference, Labour Party climate spokesperson Megan Woods said today. ...
More essential jobs could be on the chopping block, this time Ministry of Education staff on the school lunches team are set to find out whether they're in line to lose their jobs. ...
The Government is trying to bring in a law that will allow Ministers to cut corners and kill off native species, Labour environment spokesperson Rachel Brooking said. ...
Cancelling urgently needed new Cook Strait ferries and hiking the cost of public transport for many Kiwis so that National can announce the prospect of another tunnel for Wellington is not making good choices, Labour Transport Spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. ...
A laundry list of additional costs for Tāmaki Makarau Auckland shows the Minister for the city is not delivering for the people who live there, says Labour Auckland Issues spokesperson Shanan Halbert. ...
The Green Party has today launched a step-by-step guide to help New Zealanders make their voice heard on the Government’s democracy dodging and anti-environment fast track legislation. ...
The National Government’s proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will mean tenants can be turfed from their homes by landlords with little notice, Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said. ...
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson is calling on all parties to support a common-sense change that’s great for the planet and great for consumers after her member’s bill was drawn from the ballot today. ...
A significant milestone has been reached in the fight to strike an anti-Pasifika and unfair law from the country’s books after Teanau Tuiono’s members’ bill passed its first reading. ...
New Zealand has today missed the opportunity to uphold the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, says James Shaw after his member’s bill was voted down in its first reading. ...
Today’s advice from the Climate Change Commission paints a sobering reality of the challenge we face in combating climate change, especially in light of recent Government policy announcements. ...
Minister for Disability Issues Penny Simmonds appears to have delayed a report back to Cabinet on the progress New Zealand is making against international obligations for disabled New Zealanders. ...
The Government’s newly announced review of methane emissions reduction targets hints at its desire to delay Aotearoa New Zealand’s urgent transition to a climate safe future, the Green Party said. ...
The Government must commit to the Maitai School building project for students with high and complex needs, to ensure disabled students from the top of the South Island have somewhere to learn. ...
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey and his Government colleagues have made a meal of their mental health commitments, showing how flimsy their efforts to champion the issue truly are, says Labour Mental Health spokesperson Ingrid Leary. ...
Māori are yet to see anything from this Government except cuts, reversals and taking our people backwards, Māori Development spokesperson Willie Jackson said. ...
The Coalition Government’s refusal to commit to ongoing funding for social housing is seeing the sector pull back on developments and families watch their dreams of securing a home fade away, says Labour Housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty. ...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has completed a successful trip to Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines, deepening relationships and capitalising on opportunities. Mr Luxon was accompanied by a business delegation and says the choice of countries represents the priority the New Zealand Government places on South East Asia, and our relationships in ...
New Zealand is demonstrating its commitment to reducing global greenhouse emissions, and supporting clean energy transition in South East Asia, through a contribution of NZ$41 million (US$25 million) in climate finance to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-led Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM). Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced ...
The Government is today releasing a list of organisations who received letters about the Fast-track applications process, says RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. “Recently Ministers and agencies have received a series of OIA requests for a list of organisations to whom I wrote with information on applying to have a ...
Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister David Jonathan Boldt as a Judge of the High Court, and the Honourable Justice Matthew Palmer as a Judge of the Court of Appeal. Justice Boldt graduated with an LLB from Victoria University of Wellington in 1990, and also holds ...
Education Minister Erica Stanford will lead the New Zealand delegation at the 2024 International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) held in Singapore. The delegation includes representatives from the Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) Te Wehengarua and the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) Te Riu Roa. The summit is co-hosted ...
A stopbank upgrade project in Tairawhiti partly funded by the Government has increased flood resilience for around 7000ha of residential and horticultural land so far, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. Mr Jones today attended a dawn service in Gisborne to mark the end of the first stage of the ...
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will represent the Government at Anzac Day commemorations on the Gallipoli Peninsula next week and engage with senior representatives of the Turkish government in Istanbul. “The Gallipoli campaign is a defining event in our history. It will be a privilege to share the occasion ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 - ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Trade, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay has concluded productive discussions with ministerial counterparts in Beijing today, in support of the New Zealand-China trade and economic relationship. “My meeting with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao reaffirmed the complementary nature of the bilateral trade relationship, with our Free Trade Agreement at its ...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today paid tribute to Singapore’s outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Meeting in Singapore today immediately before Prime Minister Lee announced he was stepping down, Prime Minister Luxon warmly acknowledged his counterpart’s almost twenty years as leader, and the enduring legacy he has left for Singapore and South East ...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held a bilateral meeting today with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. While in Singapore as part of his visit to South East Asia this week, Prime Minister Luxon also met with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and will meet with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. During today’s meeting, Prime Minister Luxon ...
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has made further appointments to the Board of Antarctica New Zealand as part of a continued effort to ensure the Scott Base Redevelopment project is delivered in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The Minister has appointed Neville Harris as a new member of the Board. Mr ...
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will travel to the United States on Tuesday to attend a meeting of the Five Finance Ministers group, with counterparts from Australia, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. “I am looking forward to meeting with our Five Finance partners on how we can work ...
The coalition Government has today announced purrfect and pawsitive changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a rental property, says Housing Minister Chris Bishop. “Pets are important members of many Kiwi families. It’s estimated that around 64 per cent of New ...
State Highway 1 (SH1) through Wellington City is heavily congested at peak times and while planning continues on the duplicate Mt Victoria Tunnel and Basin Reserve project, the Government has also asked NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to consider and provide advice on a Long Tunnel option, Transport Minister Simeon Brown ...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have condemned Iran’s shocking and illegal strikes against Israel. “These attacks are a major challenge to peace and stability in a region already under enormous pressure," Mr Luxon says. "We are deeply concerned that miscalculation on any side could ...
Hundreds of people in little over a week have turned out in Northland to hear Regional Development Minister Shane Jones speak about plans for boosting the regional economy through infrastructure. About 200 people from the infrastructure and associated sectors attended an event headlined by Mr Jones in Whangarei today. Last ...
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has today thanked outgoing Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Chair Dame Karen Poutasi for her service on the Board. “Dame Karen tendered her resignation as Chair and as a member of the Board today,” says Dr Reti. “I have asked her to ...
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has signalled their proposed delivery approach for the Government’s 15 Roads of National Significance (RoNS), with the release of the State Highway Investment Proposal (SHIP) today, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “Boosting economic growth and productivity is a key part of the Government’s plan to ...
New Zealand is renewing its connections with a world facing urgent challenges by pursuing an active, energetic foreign policy, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “Our country faces the most unstable global environment in decades,” Mr Peters says at the conclusion of two weeks of engagements in Egypt, Europe and the United States. “We cannot afford to sit back in splendid ...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the Australian Governor-General, His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley and his wife Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley, will make a State visit to New Zealand from Tuesday 16 April to Thursday 18 April. The visit reciprocates the State visit of former Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy ...
Associate Health Minister David Seymour has announced that Medsafe has approved 11 cold and flu medicines containing pseudoephedrine. Pharmaceutical suppliers have indicated they may be able to supply the first products in June. “This is much earlier than the original expectation of medicines being available by 2025. The Government recognised ...
New Zealand and the United States have recommitted to their strategic partnership in Washington DC today, pledging to work ever more closely together in support of shared values and interests, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “The strategic environment that New Zealand and the United States face is considerably more ...
April 11, 2024 Joint Declaration by United States Secretary of State the Honorable Antony J. Blinken and New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs the Right Honourable Winston Peters We met today in Washington, D.C. to recommit to the historic partnership between our two countries and the principles that underpin it—rule ...
The Fast-track Bill, if passed, would allow three Ministers, unchallenged and unchecked, to approve the immediate extraction and exhaustion of one-off resources. ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Duckett, Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice and Primary Care, The University of Melbourne iamharin/Shutterstock For many people, the term “bulk billed” refers to a GP visit they don’t have to pay ...
Emmas Hislop, Sidnam and Wehipeihana discuss what’s in a name. Emma Sidnam: Hello Emmas! Thank you so much for agreeing to do this with me. My first question for you is related to what’s been on my mind for a while. It’s very important. You see we’ve recently had some ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Sievers, Research Fellow, Global Wetlands Project, Australia Rivers Institute, Griffith University Chris Brown Humans love the coast. But we love it to death, so much so we’ve destroyed valuable coastal habitat – in the case of some types of habitat, ...
Josh Thomson on the 80s milk ad jingle he can’t stop singing, the beauty of The Simpsons, why Jersey Shore is as good as Shakespeare and more. For someone who spends a lot of time on our screens, popping up in everything from 7 Days to Taskmaster, Educators to Good ...
In apparent defiance of the Biden administration, the Netanyahu government has now initiated missile strikes against Iran. Last Saturday night (Sunday morning in New Zealand) Iran launched more than 300 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles against Israeli military targets. With the assistance of US, UK and possibly French forces, ...
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I got to stop reading that Herald. but I can’t, it’s like seeing something that disgusts you so much you feel the insatiable urge to right the wrongs, and it goes nowhere, and drives you insane. From the army of paid right wing posters who daily turn up(wonders how hard working National supporters get the time to comment all day everyday).
The one sided party propaganda machine that it is, has dropped all pretense and is going all out for the wealthy.
Seriously first agenda of the next government should IMHO be, to by any means possible shut it down completely. I wrote to Mr Cunniliffe about this pre election and it went down exactly as I said. All out attacks by the Herald press led by Mr Armstrong and O’Sullivan.
Exactly when does journalism cross the line and become interfering in elections and politics? Legislate, outright ban it, IDNK but do something about it opposing parties.
We need fair elections and fair playing fields not the all out crap i’m hearing , reading and watching today.
‘Exactly when does journalism cross the line and become interfering in elections and politics?’
When they write this bs
Misinformation about the TPP will destroy democracy in NZ
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=466&objectid=11574580
Misinformation about climate change will speed up the destruction of millions of species on our planet.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=466&objectid=11574243
Legislate.
Stop the propaganda machine.
Well, if you do not like Journalists ‘crossing lines and interfering with elections and politics’ what do you make of Nikki Hagar’s efforts at the last election?
Or is it because he’s a lefty journalist he is not ‘interfering with elections’ no he is ‘exposing the truth’.
How about a situation of freedom where left and right wing, and ‘neutral’ can publish what they like and allow the voting public to make up their own minds – sounds a lot more like freedom of speech to me.
Some serious blinkering going on with that post I suspect.
‘How about a situation of freedom where left and right wing, and ‘neutral’ can publish what they like and allow the voting public to make up their own minds – sounds a lot more like freedom of speech to me.’
It’s just you hear about 99 neo-liberal voices for each one representing an alternative.
I don’t call that balance.
It just gives power to the corporates to promulgate their propaganda.
I think you know that, though.
Think of the old saying:
“If you can’t beat ’em, join em”
If you don’t like the view point of what the msm (aka Herald) publish and think it is all corporate propaganda then set up your own outlet and being publishing.
In the days of blogs etc. it doesn’t take a whole lot of capital to do that.
The problem you have though is if you go down the track of shutting down media outlets you don’t like, what happens if the other side get in and start doing the same thing?
I suggest that the Herald/Stuff/Newspapers have a waning influence on public opinion. This has been brought about by the rising influence of online media and (as a reflection of cost cutting) the old msm seriously lack any resemblance of competence/accuracy/impartiality.
How often do you come across media stories where names are misspelt, the facts of the matter are twisted/changed/excluded, and one sided reporting is the norm?
I suspect with the ever demanding deadlines of the digital age this is how a story evolves:
1 Olden days. Get the story from one source. Get it confirmed. Seek comment from the other side. Edit and Publish.
2 Now. Hunt out Facebook/Online Sources/barrow pushers. Write a story with a headline designed as click bait and is manufactured outrage.
Two days later once online commentary has balanced the story with the opposing point of view, the msm then publish this as a ‘development’ in the original story.
The reason why they seem to go for ‘2’ is one story has now become two or more, the original outrage has generated more click bait(advertising revenue), and a lot of the research work is done by others for free.
Kind of like outsourcing research to unwitting online participants.
The only thing that suffers in this kind of journalism is accuracy, fairness, and the veracity of the msm. It may work in the short term but will likely be the deathnell of them as punters turn to other sources for accurate information and commentary.
Roll out the slogans, if you don’t like it make your own Naitonal newspaper.
Is that what rich fucks did, bought a newspaper to get elected. fuck me i’ll just pop out to the car think I got a multi billion dollar note under the back car seat somewhere.
It’s just more shit from the shit heads trying to argue a losing point by using outrageous paraphrases that have no fucking base in the reality of life.
If that’s the start of your argument you’ll excuse me for turning off and not reading the rest of your beat up drivel.
and If that’s the best you can do, here I pass to you the holy fuck off toilet brush.,
That’s like apples and oranges.
Nikkie basically said look here there’s some real dirty politics going on during our election and the National party is donkey deep in it.
The herald posted multiple articles doing exactly that? or do you not see any difference?
I suspect your tea’s and crumpets are being served by now from a serf getting paid 14.50 per hour because your ruined the employment opportunites for anyone, then magically waved the, they must all be druggies, boozers have to many kids and can’t help themselves wand.
facts are facts you and your right wing cronies wrecked the place, take it on deal with it and STFU
Hagar was still a ‘journalist’ seeking to influence an election/politics.
This is something you said in your first post that you were dead against – or are you only against it if it is done by the right?
At the time of the last election the Herald and other msm were jumping all over the ‘dirty politics’ like a flock of sharks as they thought they could smell John Key’s blood in the water.
They got it wrong. The voters didn’t buy it and Key was returned with an increased vote.
I will forgive your ranting in your last two paragraphs as I am sure the summer heat is affecting your temperament – its a little too hot for tea and crumpets – a nice cold ice-block would be quite tasty though.
Dude your reply is just a childish persons argument. You bring in Hagar when i’m referring to the herald. Nikkie wrote a book,i’d have to buy it. Visit a bookshop, The Herald publishes daily, it’s totally different but you will reply with some shyte that makes little sense to start an pathetic argument of nuances. I could state so many differences but your just looking for a shit fight with a sad argument. I cannot be bothered with cocks like you today. fk off.
Frequency of publishing has nothing to do with.
Hagar is considered a Journalist and he published a story designed to influence an election and politics.
I don’t have a problem with that. It happens. On both the left and right of the Political Spectrum there are a number of outlets that push stories/barrows to try and influence the body politic.
However I do have a problem with you wanting to silence media outlets because you don’t agree with their point of view. That is the sort of behaviour that dictators get up to.
In a democracy you have to allow all voices to be heard with the minimal of restrictions on the freedom of speech.
That is why I said that if you are dissatisfied with what The Herald pushes then push your own view. If you can’t start one up then push it on a forum that you agree with. (The Standard for example)
No need to swear and abuse me – just read what I wrote and respond if you wish.
No thinking, I think you said it, You’ve said Hagar tried to influence an election several times. Well mate if by showing your party is playing dirty politics is an attempt at swaying an election in your mind, well ain’t that a bitch and very convenient, how about you don’t! Ever.
Then you try to portray him as a person interfering in elections.
Bet Richard Nixon wished he could of thought of that when Frost caught him out?
Public interest. Exposing the Nats applies to Labour too but please I am unaware of any dirty politics from the left?
So your argument is..it wasn’t exposing evildoing it was political interference, and Labour did it too.
ok thanks for that, when faced with such blatantly obvious denial from someone it seems invested in the National parties success at all costs your deafness is plain too see.
I don’t like you. For the above reasons.
Labour did it, Nicky Hagar and a fat german did it, Oh boo, hoo, How about you DON’T ever do dirty politics. Or is that a bit much for you to admit happened so you resort to a very shallow argument on extremely dodgy ground.
Pathetic. Don’t you have better things to do, like drive around poor area’s telling your mates what losers they all are?
Richard,
I’m struggling to make sense of your scrambled egg posting but I will try and answer you thus:
– In relation to Hagar – I don’t have a problem with him writing a book about Slaters correspondence even though the data was hacked illegally from his computer.
– I don’t have a problem with Hagar writing a book in which he selectively prints only data/emails which paint Slater/National in a bad light while ignoring emails which showed leftist politicians and journalists also corresponding with Slater.
– I don’t have a problem with Hagar attempting to influence the election with his book.
– Your statement that there are no examples of lefties doing ‘dirty politics’ is laughable. A few are examples over the years that spring to mind.
– John Campbell ambushing Helen Clark re Genetic Engineering – provoked Clark into calling Campbell a little creep or similar.
– Helen Clark’s habit of leaking stories to favoured journalists and justifying it as she decided that as PM by definition she ‘could not leak’.
– Ex Labour President Mike Smith flying to Aussie as they thought they had an ‘H Bomb’ showing John Key had fraudulently signed a cheque – turned out to be non-starter.
– – More recently Phil Twyford utilising confidential sales data obtained inappropriately from a Real Estate employee to try and show that people with ‘Chinese sounding surnames’ were flooding the Auckland Property Market.
I could add more like Phil Goff and his ‘beautiful’ Indian constituent, David Shearer’s Sickness Beneficiary doing roof repairs,’ Dotcom’s moment of Truth dodgy email …. the list goes on.
Again I don’t have a problem with both sides of politics doing it – but for some reason you seem to think only the right behaves in this manner.
Politics and the struggle for power has always been the domain of the dodgy – this will never change.
Ok to answer your points,
Public interest , He didn’t do the hacking that’s another legal issue altogether. Journalists have sources. It keeps democracy honest and without, exactly where do you think we would be. meh onwards not a biggie in my books.
So I suspect if he were to write a book encompassing all things dirty in politics he may not have had enough print paper if all the tree’s in NZ were chopped down lets say he was doing his part for conservation. The topic was Dirty politics by the National party. ( Judith Mainly). I’ll come back to this in a moment. basically context haven’t written much have you. Topic in hand, National, Dirty politics.
Left politicians contacts are in all journalists phone books. Even that slimeball, whaleoils, they have to be, the said journalists often will ask for comments on something they are about to print, need information clarification on upcoming policy announcements etc. You know that. Shallow argument.
The example of John Cambell, he’s more keeping them ALL honest and dishes it to whoever deserves it. In fact what you said sounds more like Dirty right wing politics than left? Try using your name and thinking right about it.
Helen Clark leaking to favoured jounalists, umm what did she leak that damaged National? Show me some proof of the instance as versus Judith exposing a public servant to death threats for something he did not do? Via whaleoil????? Whaleoil. think man think.
My question to you is this, why do you come here? To shit stir, your trolling to cause arguments, nothing more. I don’t go and post on whaleoil? But you and fisiani and a few others like to get cheap kicks sticking the boot in, causing mischief and mayhem with pointless arguments backed by the most shoddy rhetoric. You are nothing but a troll. If your so into national why post here? We all know the reason why and I tire of debating a winning argument with a loser like you.
I can give you examples of the most dirty underhanded stuff by the truckload like what Judith did above or bennets exposing the private details of clients and saying basically I’m the minister I can do what I like nah nah nah. But what Judith got up pretty much made a book. That’s the reason Hagar printed a book pretty much about her and that fat fuck Slatter.
But your never going to be prepared to compromise because that’s just not how you roll is it troll.
Plastic much, your see through pal.
Your here to cause trouble. That’s the only reason sick fucks like you bother coming to the standard. Lucky i’m not running the show. I’d see through it and ban your IP faster than you could cry.” But labour did it too”.
Two wrongs don’t make a right, and your examples pale into insignificance. when your party took the usual dirty dealing and expotentially increased them a million fold, that’s when you lot got out of control.
Toilet brush, shit, you are, n fk off again. Please, go to whale oil. They love your sort there.
To note: Slater is NOT a journalist but it was easier to use that context when replying to you about that particular topic. He got told what to do by Judy. The biggest piece of shit in parliament I ever saw. That just makes him a National party propaganda outlet and the furtherist from a journalist there could be.
The dirty politics of the last election was all to do with a fat German criminal seeking to buy influence and change the government. that’s not my opinion. It’s the opinion of thousands of voters.
Dirty politics this cycle was Twyford’s racist Chinese sounding names fiasco which has resulted in a huge upturn in Chinese named people joining the National Party not just in Auckland but also nationwide.
🙄
Facts please Fizzy not your opinion
Twyfords a twit and an idiot. I didn’t support what he did and still don’t.
But it was morri minor in the grand scheme of things, but hey you’ll grasp any straw with both hands won’t you?
That Fat German I kind of like. Least he had the guts to stand against the most evil corrupt government we ever had. Your mates. Who suck up to the US at any opportunity. If they elect trump and he goes to a massive war how many of our kids are you going to kill?
I really doubt it was due to Twitford if you had an influx of Asians join your party, but more the way you got main stream media to blow it all out of proportion. Like you do anything, Dirty Politics a shit load, much?
Twitford has as much respect as Mallard does. But that’s two, your lot is a cabinet full of loopy idiots. Gutsy feely bennet, Collins where do I start, Brownlee i’m an MP let me in i’m important. Joyce the zoologist economist. Double dipping dip English, couldn’t find a surplus if he owned a bank, oh he does? and Key don’t get me started on that freak.
Well done, scumbags. Must have bit hard, Hagar exposing you. Just before we remove class titles we should bestow the title: Sir Hagar ruler of all National party members and voters, with a bi-clause that makes it a illegal to not kneel too him and tip your forelock.
Poetic justice best served soon.
So you stole an election yes you did, your like the bank robbers gloating after a job. Doesn’t make it right what and how you did it. But winners don’t care, ask lance Armstrong it’s the result that matters eh. Cheating at all costs as long as we win. That’s my opinion on it.
And he was exposing the truth – that like Nixon, Key misappropriated state intelligence resources (the GCSB) for political purposes.
Key should be in prison for that, but I suppose as an accomplice you’d rather try to claim “Labour did it too”. Well they didn’t – this was a new low for New Zealand – even for the National party – the bottomfeeder’s bottomfeeders.
How was Hager “interfering with elections”? He had in his possession a great big book full of information that painted certain candidates for election (and their grubby minions), in a less than favourable light, and as far as I’m aware, nothing in that book has been disproved, and no legal action for defamation has been taken against the author.
It’s no different to a real estate agent informing a potential buyer about possible issues with a property prior to confirming the sale. Freedom of speech and lying through your teeth are entirely different things. But then concepts like “full disclosure”, “public interest” and “the truth” are anathema to some people.
Hagar tried to influence the election by only publishing extracts which showed the Nats poor light. There was a whole lot more material which would have shown sources from the left and the msm were also in contact with Slater.
I suggest that he never published that material as it would have shown all sides of the Political Spectrum were tarred with the same brush and this would not have brought about the electoral influence which he desired.
Unfortunately for Hagar and Dotcom the voting public went against their intended outcome.
Who on the left was in touch with whale oil and what actions occurred due to that contact if there was any contact you speak of?
You say there was material, what, where?
:Unfortunately for Hagar and Dotcom the voting public went against their intended outcome.:
Or .. the voting public were so outraged by the whole carry on, and only true blue National supporters came out in the majority and voted the rest stayed at home and couldn’t be bothered, switching off from elections. Damage that you intended and will take a decade at least to correct the perception you created in all politicians.
Unforeseen but doesn’t mean they thought you were right..
You know the voting tally compared to population. What you say is an untruth, and I feel you say it so many times you have convinced yourself every single being in NZ voted National.
Here hold the holy fuck off toilet brush for a while, your talking shit.
Hager is an investigative journalist, and while his sympathies may lie more with the left than the right of the political spectrum, he doesn’t play favourites. He can’t afford to because it would obliterate any credibility he has as an investigative journalist. If you haven’t read “Seeds Of Distrust” (and I recommend you do), you’ll find the entire book is a relentless slagging of the Labour-Alliance government of the time, and Hager pulls no punches in his condemnation.
As for your “suggestion” that there exists material incriminating Labour or the Greens in the same grubby shenanigans National were found to be indulging in — given his track record, I find it difficult to believe Hager wouldn’t have published it in the interests of fairness. To do otherwise would be shooting himself in the foot. In Hager’s own words, all he desired regarding the election was for people to be informed and thereby be able to make an informed choice. I’ve no love for Labour in its current incarnation, and we’re all well aware that politicians of all stripes are hardly paragons of virtue, but the fact remains — National’s Crosby-Textor inspired dirty tricks campaign set a new low, even for them.
“There was a whole lot more material which would have shown sources from the left and the msm were also in contact with Slater.”
re: MSM – well of course. Running the smears via WO was the avenue to get them into the media – thats how Dirty Politics actually worked
re: the left – pretty sure hagar hasnt said anything regarding this and that the only evidence he deliberately targeted national while ignoring “the left” is a fanatsy – (what he did say was he didnt publish emails that contained personal info.)
remember – the whole saga was merely confirmation of what many suspected was going on for years, and it concerned only a tiny group of individuals.
i strongly suspect that your trading in something not based on fact, or even credible theory
Yeah nah.
When the police prosecute a crook they don’t tell his whole life story – only the bad parts matter to the court. Same with Nicky & the Gnats – the only newsworthy stuff was the crimes they had committed that Nicky could prove.
The Gnats are guiltier than sin and they only reason you hate Nicky is you’re an accomplice.
OK, so my reading of your opinion is this:
If a media outfit does not share the same Political bias as the government then the government should be entitled to close it down.
That reads really well in terms of fostering democracy and freedom of speech.
How about this for an alternative:
Instead of silencing voices that are opposed to your point of view shout your voice out a little bit louder – that way your view point can be put across and you don’t have to kill the freedom of speech in the process.
IMO the Herald is plumbing the depths of incompetency as much has any perceived bias. Most right wing folks think that the Herald is on a campaign to bring down the Nats.
I think they are gasping for air in a sunset industry and are throwing inaccurate/click bait stories around in the hope of stopping the tide going out on the fish n chp wrapping industry.
That’s the point i’m making when you say this
If a media outfit does not share the same Political bias as the government then the government should be entitled to close it down.
So a media outlet has a bias? That’s ok when they support your party though isn’t it. the biggest main stream national newspaper, not talking whale oil here.
Armstrong, Sullishame, Hide, Hoskings, trevett, Roughan, on and on. Spot the unbiased journalist please!
Say a policy is spot on when it is, say it’s not when it’s not. Report the good and the bad of any policy to keep us paying their wages informed so we can decide properly. Please stop treating us like we are too stupid and the pollies know best.
Simple shit really.
Doesn’t matter the who you support. If you post or present an opinion about politics(in main stream media) you should be liable to be held impartial. I think a journalist can not have a political persuasion that’s my belief, so shoot me.
I don’t disagree with you about the bias or not of journalists.
In an ideal world they would report all stories with the good/bad or otherwise.
In reality though bias is present with most journalists (For example from a leftie point of view John Campbell usually had a progressive outlook on life)
To me that isn’t an issue as long as the journalists are upfront about their bias so that readers can take that into account.
Think over the last 20 years of how many journalists have taken up PR roles with both Labour and National Politicians. Obviously they had bents towards one side or the other and eventually nailed their colours to the mast.
Personally I think John Cambell was left leaning because he saw there were very few to even the playing field against an army of pro right media personalities. Whatever left and right means, this isn’t such a thing anymore since cold war stopped.
I’ll settle down on you bringing Hagar into it, a bit. But hells bells man who the hell else was going to tell us what was happening and the right have been chastising him to the point of sending the police around ever since.
Hagar deserves a medal IMHO for exposing it, political interference, that’s border line and probably more so seen as interference from the right because it shone a big dirty spotlight right on their low life tactics.
You say the herald got onto it.. nah mate they made out they did, nothing ever happened. Your again just seeing that from your prospective.
Richard, the herald is crap. It’s bad for your health. Give it up. You can not change anything about it’s content. The wrongs you are trying to right have their roots in Nationals $$$$ influence, (eg “political writer” John Armstrong received an order of merit in the NY honours for services to journalism) so any response you make to comments is like shouting into the wind. You say it drives you insane, think about it, it probably gives you high blood pressure. There must be other ways to focus your frustration and turn it into something politically positive.
I haven’t read a copy or even looked at any articles on line since I hightailed it out of Auckland in 2006.
I get a little puzzled about how often that paper is complained about here at TS, and I do understand it is legitimate complaint, but then commenters will link to an article later on, so they are still continuing to use the paper/site to quote from, when the same news item is available on another source. Curious.
Maybe it’s a love hate thing. I don’t know.
PS: Do we know those commenters on the herald site are paid? Going by the comments I see occasionally on stuffed. co.nz I would say it’s possible for people to be genuinely that stupid and wilfully blind without any financial incentive.
I read it to try an inform and negate the damage it does. It does a lot IMHO humbly.
When they write click bait stuff for the far right readers, perpetuating stereotypes of poor people, backed by an army of shocking comments that they do not remove and are clearly inflammatory and borderline abuse, out right lies and insults to any one like myself trying to put some reason into the debate, I get wound up.
Every day their is a hard group of commenters RR, High Tory, Youknowitsthetruth, JM, Meta and a few others that write some shockingly bad posts that actually get posted, is why I think they are paid, either by the Herald or by National, read them sometime you will see straight away the angles and stereotypes they are attempting to instill upon their reader base. How they get the time to post multiple coments on a daily basis on anyone who opposes their point of view or articles against government policy is beyond me.
Take the resent article by lizzie read the comments they posted and how quick they did it. except for gandalf and wiseacre who seem restrained in their comments else they won’t get posted, the right posters print some bad shite that’s allowed.
The paper stinks up NZ and needs removing end of IMHO.
Hi Richard. Several years ago I used to do what you are doing now, on the stuffed.co.nz site – I do see the purpose in what you’re doing. And when I do occasionally apply an anti vomit device and read the comments sections now days I do see there are people doing what you are doing – trying counter and inform,and introduce rational discussion.
It IS heartening to see but unless you’re made of steel, and I’m not, it can be a real downer, when you’re the one trying to counter. Depends on how much energy you can commit before it becomes draining.
Fairfax, the company that owns stuff.co.nz and the majority of the daily’s around the country have exact same M.O as what you are describing at the herald. Place a provocative click bait article, sit back and watch the tsunami of RWNJ’s roll in. It’s all very predictable. Then come election time they place a ginormous “vote National party vote” ad taking up the entire background of the site on the day before the election. NZME and Fairfax are cut from the same cloth.
I think in an objectively well informed society we wouldn’t tolerate such unprofessional bias. It suits our government to be dumbed down so we don’t object to their propaganda.
Thank you Richardrawshark for jousting with the RW. It is wearying to read the results of their cogitations, the first for many years apparently, and so covered in rust and dust that a spade is required to delve for the substance lurking underneath.
Thanks mate, read that, after I read Frans piece where she called a sports person who twittered recently, gormless and told him to crawl back under under a rock. It wasn’t polite at all. So it cheered me up.
Hope next time said sports personality meets her she finds out how her big mouth has consequences. Yeah I mean she gets a right old smack to the head.
someone come around and pick my jaw up from the floor I was shocked.
Maybe it’s getting to the dear old cow. Her and Roughan are determined to wreck the place, perhaps they wish to live in interesting times where kaos is news galore. IDNK
edited cus I sux at engrish
The best way for a msm source to be silenced is for people to stop reading it as a source of news.
The Herald circulation has been falling for years and their reputation is as well.
I don’t like the Herald – not so much due to any perceived bias – but due to their general incompetence, inaccuracy, and shrilly click bait chasing.
Its an embarrassment to their industry.
It’s called fascination of the Horrible.
A creepy patriotic song and dance routine for Trump….Mother Jones.
http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2016/01/freedom-girls-donald-trump-rally
“The three girls—dubbed the “Freedom Kids” because, of course, they are—donned patriotic dresses and sang lyrics straight out of the presidential hopeful’s playbook:
Cowardice
Are you serious?
Apologies for freedom, I can’t handle this.
When freedom rings, answer the call!
On your feet, stand up tall!
Freedom’s on our shoulders, USA!
Enemies of freedom face the music, c’mon boys, take them down
President Donald Trump knows how to make America great
Deal from strength or get crushed every time”
God help the world if that Ass wins.
I saw that on the internets and it made me feel a bit less ashamed of the dork we have for a PM. Momentarily, because then I realised he should be classified in a similar way as Trump, so how come he got to be actual PM?
The assembled Trumpites seen in the background look decidedly less than enthusiastic.
I’m wondering if perhaps a firearm may have been employed to get them clapping along.
With any luck….shit like this will derail the campaign.
(Its Sunday…I’m trying to be positive!)
Rosie, there’s nothing you can do. Except buy Popcorn, and wait for the show. Because it won’t be boring.
The Americans I know ( ordinary and real people) are wincing and so embarrassed by this ‘freedom dance’ as an indication of America values.
Some are downight angry….Those poor kids…
TPP, Chapter 20, Article 20.2 Objectives
http://dusk.ga/u9OH#https://www.readthetpp.com/
What a bonanza for international trade lawyers!
How stupid can our gov’t be to sign us up to this?
So basically, it’s an either/or vote or up or down…whatever
TPP…. or ….the Environment
Exactly.
And with the various environmental crises becoming ever more difficult to ignore, corps are frantic to get their legislation through. Legislation which will enable them to maintain their criminally overblown profits even as increasing numbers of people are losing everything to corporate- caused environmental disasters.
“TPP…. or ….the Environment”
“Trade agreements are being used as an instrument by big oil and big mining to stop our efforts to combat climate change. A recent report indicates how TTIP, the EU-US agreement and CETA will pave the way for polluters.” http://www.parisclimatejustice.org/article/trade-trumps-climate-change-action-cop21
Unbelievable
Great link. Thank you
A bunch of them are international trade lawyers. Wayne for starters…
Nothing corrupt about it though. Oh no. Not at all.
About that disastrous drug trial: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/01/more-details-emerge-fateful-french-drug-trial
well really we can’t have medicinal cannabis, that would be criminal. don’t you think.
Quote from the link: FAAH breaks down a series of compounds in the body called endogenous cannabinoids, the best known of which is anandamide. These molecules activate cannabinoid receptors–the same ones that bind THC, the key component of cannabis. BIA 10-2474 is designed to inhibit FAAH, and thus slow the breakdown of endogenous cannabinoids, which might help fight pain. But Biotrial’s information sheet lists a wide range of other possible therapeutic applications, including anxiety, motor problems in Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer, hypertension, and obesity.
‘Public Health Assoc critical of govt support for TPP
The Public Health Association is criticising the government’s support for the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership.
The advocacy group’s chief executive Warren Lindberg said despite the government’s claim those concerned about the trade deal were against free trade, it was worried about health issues – such as the cost of medicines.
“It is not the Public Health Association’s position that we are either for or against free trade per se, we have raised issues of concern to the impact of this agreement to the health of New Zealanders.”
Duty minister Simon Bridges said although the Chilean government has said the Trans Pacific Partnership will be signed on 4 February in New Zealand, no arrangements have been confirmed.
A petition against New Zealand signing the Trans Pacific Partnership gathered over 11,000 signatures in two days.’
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/294244/public-health-assoc-critical-of-govt-support-for-tpp
Article 18.3: Principles
1. A Party may, in formulating or amending its laws and regulations, adopt measures necessary to protect public health and nutrition, and to promote the public interest in sectors of vital importance to their socio-economic and technological development, provided that such measures are consistent with the provisions of this
AnnotationJ
In other words, the TPP overrides any domestic laws protecting public health and nutrition, or socio-economic development.
http://dusk.ga/u9OH#https://www.readthetpp.com/
Worth a listen to hear about life in the regions….
Of particular note is the cultural shift taking place in Oamaru…which has gone from being the whitest place in NZ to having about 20% of the population Pacifica.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/player/201785666
and http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/player/201785714… a chat with the other Peter Jackson, editor of the Northland Age.
PJ has always been a little rightish…but presents facts and opinion in a reasonably unbiased fashion.
Peter Jackson a little rightish? he is an old reactionary conservative as many Northland torys are, which nonetheless is better in certain respects than the modern neo liberal tory
Jackson got his start in journalism via a PEP scheme in the 80s, he has the benefit of a long span of local knowledge but he still does not ‘get’ the Far North Māori situation being a consequence of post colonialism
he can be friendly to some groups on environmental matters and holds a swipe card for the Kaitaia Police station!
Just wondering if those who still support the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) are aware of this?
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The Deeper, Uglier Side of TPP
Posted on January 15, 2016 by Yves Smith
Yves here. If you have friends or colleagues who would might be new to the topic of how dangerous the investor state dispute settlement process is for not just regulation but national sovereignity, this Real News Network show provides a fine introduction.
Even though this short but crisp segment will be largely old hat to regular readers, it does also discuss a device often used successfully in these kangaroo courts, called “stacking.” which increases the odds of win by the corporation suing for compensation.
http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2016/01/the-deeper-uglier-side-of-tpp.html
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Penny Bright
2016 Auckland Mayoral candidate.
(Who does NOT support New Zealand signing the TPPA).
We either get rid of capitalism to it will destroy us.
‘The World Health Organisation has issued a stark new warning about deadly levels of pollution in many of the world’s biggest cities, claiming poor air quality is killing millions and threatening to overwhelm health services across the world.’
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jan/16/world-heslth-organisation-figures-deadly-pollution-levels-world-biggest-cities