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- Celebrating World Refugee DayWorld Refugee Day today is an opportunity to celebrate the proud record New Zealanders have supporting and protecting refugees and acknowledge the contribution these new New Zealanders make to our country, the Minister of Immigration Kris Faafoi said. “World Refugee Day is also a chance to think about the journey ...2 days ago
- Face to face meeting delivers significant progress on NZ-UK FTANew Zealand and the UK have committed to accelerating their free trade agreement negotiations with the aim of reaching an agreement in principle this August, Trade Minister Damien O’Connor announced. “We’ve held constructive and productive discussions towards the conclusion of a high-quality and comprehensive FTA that will support sustainable and inclusive trade, and ...3 days ago
- Government taking action to protect albatrossNew population figures for the critically endangered Antipodean albatross showing a 5 percent decline per year highlights the importance of reducing all threats to these very special birds, Acting Minister of Conservation Dr Ayesha Verrall says. The latest population modelling, carried out by Dragonfly Data Science, shows the Antipodean albatross ...4 days ago
- Adoption laws under reviewNew Zealand’s 66-year-old adoption laws are being reviewed, with public engagement beginning today. Justice Minister Kris Faafoi said the Government is seeking views on options for change to our adoption laws and system. “The Adoption Act has remained largely the same since 1955. We need our adoption laws to reflect ...4 days ago
- Wider roll-out of cameras on boats to support sustainability and protect marine lifeUp to 300 inshore commercial fishing vessels will be fitted with on-board cameras by 2024 as part of the Government’s commitment to protect the natural marine environment for future generations. Minister for Oceans and Fisheries David Parker today announced the funding is now in place for the wider roll out ...5 days ago
- Plan for vaccine rollout for general population announcedNew Zealanders over 60 will be offered a vaccination from July 28 and those over 55 from August 11, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. The rollout of the vaccine to the general population will be done in age groups as is the approach commonly used overseas, with those over ...5 days ago
- New Zealand introduces Belarus travel bansNew Zealand has imposed travel bans on selected individuals associated with the Lukashenko regime, following ongoing concerns about election fraud and human rights abuses after the 2020 Belarus elections, Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced. The ban covers more than fifty individuals, including the President and key members of ...5 days ago
- NZ economy grows driven by households, construction and business investmentThe Government’s efforts to secure the recovery have been reflected in the robust rebound of GDP figures released today which show the economy remains resilient despite the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grant Robertson said. GDP increased 1.6 percent in the first three months of 2021. The Treasury had ...5 days ago
- Milestone 250th tower continues to improve rural connectivityThe Government has welcomed the completion of the 250th 4G mobile tower, as part of its push for better rural connectivity. Waikato’s Wiltsdown, which is roughly 80 kilometres south of Hamilton, is home to the new tower, deployed by the Rural Connectivity Group to enable improved service to 70 homes ...5 days ago
- Quarantine Free Travel pause with Victoria to lift on TuesdayFollowing a further public health assessment of the COVID-19 outbreak in greater Melbourne, New Zealand’s Quarantine Free Travel pause with Victoria has been extended to 11.59pm on Tuesday 22 June, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says. It has been determined that the risk to public health in New Zealand continues ...5 days ago
- Prime Minister mourns passing of Dr Sir Ian HassallPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern is mourning the passing of Dr Sir Ian Hassall, New Zealand’s first Children’s Commissioner and lifelong champion for children and children’s health. As a paediatrician Sir Ian contributed to a major world-first cot death study that has been directly credited with reducing cot deaths in New ...6 days ago
- APEC structural reform meeting a successAPEC ministers have agreed working together will be crucial to ensure economies recover from the impact of COVID-19. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs David Clark, chaired the virtual APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting today which revolved around the overarching theme of promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth ...6 days ago
- Digital hub to boost investment in forestryA new website has been launched at Fieldays to support the forestry sector find the information it needs to plant, grow and manage trees, and to encourage investment across the wider industry. Forestry Minister Stuart Nash says the new Canopy website is tailored for farmers, iwi and other forestry interests, ...6 days ago
- Government continues support for rangatahi to get into employment, education and trainingOver 230 rangatahi are set to benefit from further funding through four new He Poutama Rangatahi programmes, Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni announced today. “We’re continuing to secure our economic recovery from COVID by investing in opportunities for rangatahi to get into meaningful employment, education or training ...6 days ago
- NCEA subjects up for consultationThe education sector, students, their parents, whānau and communities are invited to share their thoughts on a list of proposed NCEA subjects released today, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. This is a significant part of the Government’s NCEA Change Programme that commenced in 2020 and will be largely implemented by ...6 days ago
- Major investment in plantain forage programme aims to improve freshwater qualityThe Government is backing a major programme investigating plantain’s potential to help farmers protect waterways and improve freshwater quality, Acting Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri announced at Fieldays today. The Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures (SFFF) fund is contributing $8.98 million to the $22.23 million seven-year programme, which aims to deliver ...6 days ago
- America’s Cup decisionThe Minister responsible for the America’s Cup has confirmed the joint Crown-Auckland Council offer to host the next regatta has been declined by the Board of Team New Zealand. “The exclusive period of negotiation between the Crown, Auckland Council, and Team New Zealand ends tomorrow, 17 June,” said Stuart Nash. ...6 days ago
- Food and fibres sector making significant strides towards New Zealand’s economic recoveryThe Government is backing the food and fibres sector to lead New Zealand's economic recovery from COVID-19 with targeted investments as part of its Fit for a Better World roadmap, Forestry Minister Stuart Nash said. “To drive New Zealand’s recovery, we launched the Fit for a Better World – Accelerating ...6 days ago
- Speech to He Whenua Taurikura – New Zealand’s annual hui on countering terrorism and violent...Check against delivery Can I begin by acknowledging the 51 shuhada, their families and the Muslim community. It is because of the atrocious violent act that was done to them which has led ultimately to this, the start of a dialogue and a conversation about how we as a nation ...6 days ago
- Cost of Government Southern Response proactive package releasedThe Government has announced the proactive package for some Southern Response policyholders could cost $313 million if all those eligible apply. In December, the Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission, David Clark announced a proactive package for SRES claimants who settled their claims before October 2014. It trailed the judgment ...7 days ago
- First period products delivered to schoolsThe first period products funded as part of the Government’s nationwide rollout are being delivered to schools and kura this week, as part of wider efforts to combat child poverty, help increase school attendance, and make a positive impact on children’s wellbeing. “We know that nearly 95,000 9-to-18 year olds ...7 days ago
- New support to reduce emissions from public building and construction projectsGovernment agencies are getting new support to reduce carbon emissions generated by construction of new buildings, with the release of practical guidance to shape decisions on public projects. The Ministers for Building and Construction and for Economic Development say a new Procurement Guide will help government agencies, private sector suppliers, ...7 days ago
- He Whenua Taurikura: New Zealand’s first Hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent ExtremismThe Prime Minister has opened New Zealand’s first hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism, which is being held in Christchurch over the next two days. The hui delivers on one of the recommendations from the report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain ...7 days ago
- Speech to inaugural Countering Terrorism HuiE aku nui, e aku rahi, Te whaka-kanohi mai o rātou mā, Ru-ruku-tia i runga i te ngākau whakapono, Ru-ruku-tia i runga i te ngākau aroha, Waitaha, Ngāti Mamoe, Ngai Tahu, nāu rā te reo pohiri. Tena tātou katoa. Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia, e ...7 days ago
- Campaign shines a light on elder abuseA new campaign is shining a spotlight on elder abuse, and urging people to protect older New Zealanders. Launched on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Office for Seniors’ campaign encourages friends, whānau and neighbours to look for the signs of abuse, which is often hidden in plain sight. “Research suggests ...7 days ago
- Farewelling sports administrator and philanthropist Sir Eion EdgarSport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson today expressed his sorrow at the passing of Sir Eion Edgar – a leading sports administrator and celebrated philanthropist who has made a significant impact both within and beyond the sport sector. “Sir Eion’s energy, drive and generosity has been truly immense. He leaves ...1 week ago
- Government to apologise for Dawn RaidsThe Government will make a formal apology for the wrongs committed during the Dawn Raids of the 1970’s. Between 1974 and 1976, a series of rigorous immigration enforcement policies were carried out that resulted in targeted raids on the homes of Pacific families. The raids to find, convict and deport overstayers ...1 week ago
- Humanitarian support for Bangladesh and MyanmarForeign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced that New Zealand is providing NZ $8.25 million in humanitarian assistance to support refugees and their host populations in Bangladesh and to support humanitarian need of internally displaced and conflict affected people in Myanmar. “Nearly four years after 900,000 Rohingya crossed the border ...1 week ago
- Poroporoaki: Dame Georgina Kamiria KirbyE Te Kōkō Tangiwai, Te Tuhi Mareikura, Te Kākākura Pokai kua riro i a matou. He toka tū moana ākinga ā tai, ākinga ā hau, ākinga ā ngaru tūātea. Haere atu rā ki te mūrau a te tini, ki te wenerau a te mano. E tae koe ki ngā rire ...1 week ago
- Feedback sought on future of housing and urban developmentNew Zealanders are encouraged to have their say on a long-term vision for housing and urban development to guide future work, the Housing Minister Megan Woods has announced. Consultation starts today on a Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development (GPS-HUD), which will support the long-term direction of Aotearoa ...1 week ago
- Clean car package to drive down emissionsNew rebates for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles start July 1 with up to $8,625 for new vehicles and $3,450 for used. Electric vehicle chargers now available every 75km along most state highways to give Kiwis confidence. Low Emission Transport Fund will have nearly four times the funding by 2023 ...1 week ago
- Progress towards simpler process for changing sex on birth certificatesThe Government is taking the next step to support transgender, non-binary and intersex New Zealanders, by progressing the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Bill, Minister of Internal Affairs, Jan Tinetti announced today. “This Government understands that self-identification is a significant issue for transgender, non-binary and intersex New Zealanders, and ...1 week ago
- Crown speeds up engagement with takutai moana applicantsThe Crown is taking a new approach to takutai moana applications to give all applicants an opportunity to engage with the Crown and better support the Māori-Crown relationship, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little says. Following discussions with applicant groups, the Crown has reviewed the existing takutai moana application ...1 week ago
- The Bulletin: Despite more money, mental health facilities still in crisis
Good morning and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: Mental health facilities still in crisis, government expert warns of years of Covid restrictions, and ACC biased against women and ethnic minorities.Often when discussing mental health services, a very broad brush can be taken. So to start discussing the crisis in ...21 mins ago - Newsroom daily quiz, Tuesday 22 June
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...2 hours ago - DoC’s Mackenzie project dubbed a ‘disaster’
A $2.6 million Mackenzie Basin project abandoned its business case, lacked oversight, and achieved little. David Williams reports A drive for greater protection in the fragile South Island high country turned into a “complete disaster”, according to a review ordered by Department of Conservation senior managers. The external review report, ...2 hours ago - Sorry, grim reaper. New Zealand First is alive and kickingWinston Peters is up for the fight. A new president is ready to go. If NZ First can avoid the mire of the culture war and deliver a positive message, there’s life in the party yet, writes Josh Van Veen, a NZ First supporter and former parliamentary researcher to Winston ...3 hours ago
- Wellington city councillors need to ask themselves: who are you really serving?The consultation process for Wellington’s spatial plan has been captured by nimbys, argues Neale Jones of the campaign group A City for People. Will the council this week have the courage to put people’s lives ahead of the look of their houses?This week Wellington city councillors will vote on the ...3 hours ago
- Turn on, tune in NZ: Opportunity to run clinical trials into psychedelic drugs
NZ has a chance to attract venture capital running clinical trials into psychedelic drugs to treat mental illness ...3 hours ago - Open government is 'fundamental to democracy' – so pressure to get it right
Civil society groups tell government to slow down, do it once, do it right – or risk 'feeding cynicism' about open government strategy ...3 hours ago - Govt seeks no condition on TV3 local news in Discovery buy-out
The Government is spending $55 million to help New Zealand media provide more public interest journalism, but when it had the chance to make sure TV3’s new owner, Discovery Inc, stays committed to local news, it demurred. Discovery’s New Zealand boss, Glen Kyne, recently revealed the global giant’s strategy to ...3 hours ago - Ories rugby trio hone in on a home World Cup
Black Ferns trio Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Amanda Rasch and Joanah Ngan Woo have at least three things in common. They all star for the Wellington Pride women’s team, play their club rugby for Oriental Rongotai and are hoping to be part of the 2021 Rugby World Cup on home soil. But all ...3 hours ago - A modular solution to the housing crisis
There's a factory in Christchurch that could help solve the housing crisis by churning out modular homes - but a reluctance to adopt this building method means its future is unclear. Ever since The Detail ran a podcast about the high cost of construction we've been inundated with messages from ...3 hours ago - Business coach's firm fined for paying six staff less than minimum wage
Entrepreneur Logan Elliott’s events firm has been fined $20,000 by the Employment Relations Authority ...3 hours ago - The secret to expanding EVs – wireless charging
Wireless charging stations set in the pavement for vehicles to park over are closer than you think, for both cars and heavy transport vehicles. Professors Grant Covic and Nick Long and Dr Doug Wilson explain. Urgent action is needed to increase the ease of owning and operating electric vehicles (EVs), ...3 hours ago - TV chef: The secret to selling to the world's biggest market
Norma Chu says Chinese Gen Z shoppers are driving consumer trends, and what they’re after might be exactly what New Zealand businesses can offer. Covid-19 has made Chinese consumers more health-conscious than ever before, and the country’s youth are driving a trend towards sustainable and environmentally-conscious brands, says an online ...3 hours ago - A dream of Putaruru
Richard Von Sturmer completes his trilogy of evocations of Waikato towns The first thing I see on my approach to Putaruru is the town’s sign, a large circular sawblade imprinted with the blue waters of the nearby Waihou River. In my dictionary of Māori place names Putaruru means “the home ...3 hours ago - Betrayal and perfidy: From Ancient Rome to the USSR
Critic's Chair: Guy Somerset revels in the betrayals and counter-betrayals of Domina, the latest drama on ancient Rome - and in the great lies revealed in a series of documentaries on the Soviet Union Scholars of the Roman Empire, by which I mean those of us who have watched the BBC’s ...3 hours ago - Chicken and egg problem of EVs
Economists identify market failures behind the low uptake of electric vehicles by starting with the problem rather than simply imposing a solution, says Eric Crampton ...3 hours ago - From the Social Welfare to the Social Insurance state
The Budget's signalled move towards an unemployment insurance scheme could open opportunities to expand the principles of the ACC scheme to even more of the welfare system, Peter Davis argues An intriguing suggestion in the Budget was the proposal to explore moving to an ACC-style unemployment scheme which would be ...3 hours ago - Internet censorship provisions to be scrapped
The Government has halted enactment of online filter that human rights advocates and tech experts alike had opposed ...3 hours ago - View from The Hill: Nationals give Scott Morrison a muscle man to deal with – especially on net ze...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra One central reason why the Nationals have installed Barnaby Joyce, with all the risks and baggage he carries, is because they want someone who’ll stand up to Scott Morrison. The minor Coalition partner is after ...7 hours ago - What are the Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines? And how effective are they? Two experts explainSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hart, Clinical researcher, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Rahmat Gul/AP/AAP Last weekend, China reached a milestone of having administered more than one billion doses of its homegrown COVID-19 vaccines, the majority of which were developed by local companies Sinovac and ...10 hours ago
- Covid-19: New Zealand, Australia medical experts arrive in Fiji
A team of Australian and New Zealand medical specialists have arrived in Fiji to help contain the escalating Covid-19 outbreak there. ...10 hours ago - Covid-19 in Fiji: New Zealand provides $10m to support responseA team of Australian and New Zealand medical specialists are also on their way to help the Pacific nation, which recorded 166 new cases just yesterday. ...13 hours ago
- Aussie kids are some of the least active in the world. We developed a cheap school program that gets...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Taren Sanders, Research Fellow, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University Shutterstock Australian children are among the least active in the world. In a recent study, Aussie kids ranked 140th out of 146 countries for physical activity. ...13 hours ago
- Mahia residents descend on Auckland to protest Rocket Lab links with US militaryProtesters gathered at Rocket Lab’s Auckland HQ today in opposition to the company’s work with the US military, while the Green Party announced a member’s bill to ban military launches from New Zealand. Protest songs echoed down a quiet cul-de-sac in Mt Wellington this afternoon, as around 30 people turned out ...14 hours ago
- Climate could provide Peters and his party with a platform for warming voters and bouncing back at t...
Peters is back, the headlines shouted. Well, not quite. Winston Peters may have stepped into the political limelight again, after a spell in political darkness – but he and his party are a long way from Parliament. And even though he looks fit and well, can he – at the ...15 hours ago - Remembering Janet Malcolm: her intellectual courage shaped journalism, biographies and Helen GarnerSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Ricketson, Professor of Communication, Deakin University Journalism has rarely had a fiercer critic, nor a finer practitioner than the longtime writer for The New Yorker, Janet Malcolm, who died last week aged 86. Some might quibble with the description of Malcolm ...15 hours ago
- Hopefully, Tomorrow Will Deliver A Positive Sea Change For Tīkapa Moana, The Hauraki Gulf
WWF-New Zealand is thrilled to finally see the Government launch its strategy to revitalize the Gulf – based on Tai Timu Tai Pari/Sea Change - the Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan, but it has taken too long. Since the time this project began ...15 hours ago - Medsafe gives Pfizer vaccine provisional approval for ages 12+Medsafe has given the all-clear for New Zealanders as young as 12 to receive the Pfizer vaccine, but they cannot book in for a jab just yet. ...16 hours ago
- The National Party used to be known for its leadership stability — what happened?Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Geoff Cockfield, Professor of Government and Economics, and Deputy Dean, University of Southern Queensland Mick Tsikas/AAP Barnaby Joyce is back as Nationals leader, after a spill in Canberra on Monday morning. This is the latest development in an unusually ...16 hours ago
- Live: Jacinda Ardern speaks at post-Cabinet briefingPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern is giving her weekly post-Cabinet media briefing. ...16 hours ago
- Kita Mean’s wildest dream just came trueShe’s a winner baby! RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under winner Kita Mean stops by The Spinoff Studio to reflect on her journey to the crown. On Saturday night in Auckland, surrounded by a buzzing room of close friends, Kita Mean found out that she had been crowned the inaugural winner of ...17 hours ago
- Barnaby Joyce ousts Michael McCormack to regain Nationals leadershipSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Barnaby Joyce has blasted Michael McCormack out to seize back his old job of Nationals leader. Joyce’s win, which automatically makes him deputy prime minister, has major implications and challenges for Scott Morrison, who had ...17 hours ago
- It’s hard to see what’s to celebrate when 82.4m people have fled their homes – but Faafoi has ...
Today is the third birthday of Neve Gayford (or is she Neve Ardern?), an event that was portended on the NZ Herald website in a report which described her dad as a “genius” for rolling three cakes into one for the occasion. And how (we wonder) would they ...17 hours ago - Are low-paid jobs really a stepping stone to better pay? A new study suggests it’s not that simpleSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander Plum, Senior Research Fellow in Applied Labour Economics, Auckland University of Technology www.shutterstock.com A job – any job – is generally thought of as better than no job at all. Consequently, low-paid work is often considered a “stepping stone” ...19 hours ago
- Maritime Union Says Deepening Supply Chain Crisis Requires ActionThe Maritime Union says New Zealand is facing a deepening crisis in our maritime supply chain, which requires bold thinking and speedy action to fix. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says the global COVID-19 pandemic ...19 hours ago
- Ministry Releases Summary Of Submissions Into Refresh Of Death, Funerals, Burial And Cremation Legis...A refresh of the Burial and Cremation Act 1964 and related legislation is another step closer with a new summary of submissions. An initial report from the New Zealand Law Commission found the 1964 legislation needed a significant refresh to modernise ...20 hours ago
- NZ First is 'back' and Winston Peters will remain the leader, Shane Jones confirmsWinston Peters is leading his party into the 2023 election in a bid to re-enter Parliament, former New Zealand First MP Shane Jones has confirmed. ...21 hours ago
- Top economists call for budget measures to speed the switch to electric carsSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND Australia’s top economists overwhelmingly back government measures to speed the transition to electric cars in order to meet emission reduction targets. An exclusive ...21 hours ago
- How Wet & Forget grew from a DIY project to a multimillion-dollar empireWet & Forget founder Rod Jenden tells Jane Phare how he went from doing an early-morning bread run in an old van to establishing the iconic multimillion-dollar company, in this NZ Herald Premium article.Touring Wet & Forget’s new state-of-the-art headquarters in Auckland, you could be excused for thinking life has been ...21 hours ago
- The Warehouse Pledges A Quarter Of A Million Dollars To Help Kiwi Kids Exposed To Family ViolenceA first of its kind report released today by Women’s Refuge and funded by long-term partner, The Warehouse Group, has revealed thatchildren exposed to family violence are far from passivepassengers in their mother’s journey. Children interviewed ...22 hours ago
- Do not buy your child an axolotl because of a video gameA lizard that lives for 15 years and whose needs are almost impossible to meet in captivity makes for a terrible pet, warns Emily Writes. This post was first published on Emily Writes Weekly.If you’ve got a child who is Minecraft obsessed, chances are they’ve been talking about axolotls lately. A ...23 hours ago
- Is your phone really listening to your conversations? Well, turns out it doesn’t have toSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dana Rezazadegan, Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology Shutterstock Have you ever chatted with a friend about buying a certain item and been targeted with an ad for that same item the next day? If so, you may have wondered whether ...23 hours ago
- Leaner, cost-effective, practical: how the 2032 Brisbane Games could save the OlympicsSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kirsten Holmes, Professor, School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University Though the official vote won’t happen until next month, Brisbane has already unofficially been awarded the hosting of the 2032 Summer Olympics. This is potentially a great opportunity for Brisbane, Queensland ...23 hours ago
- COVID vaccination has turned into a ‘battle of the brands’. But not everyone’s buying itSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katie Attwell, Senior Lecturer, The University of Western Australia Screenshot/MarigoldCustom/Etsy When we were hanging out for a COVID-19 vaccine in 2020, it was a bit like a horse race. We asked ourselves which vaccine would get over the line to ...23 hours ago
- China’s efforts to save its wandering elephants are laudable, but let’s not forget its bloody co...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bill Laurance, Distinguished Research Professor and Australian Laureate, James Cook University Wild elephants are awe-inspiring — even if they’re trying to kill you, as I discovered in 2004. At the time I was studying how poachers and loggers threaten native mammals ...23 hours ago
- NSW on a slow track to fast trains: promised regional rail upgrades are long overdueSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Philip Laird, Honorary Principal Fellow, University of Wollongong We have seen a succession of reviews, plans and election promises of faster and better train services for regional New South Wales, home to one third of the state’s population, in recent years. Yet ...23 hours ago
- Bring out the popcorn: the best films set to roar into cinemas in the second half of 2021Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daryl Sparkes, Senior Lecturer (Media Studies and Production), University of Southern Queensland Roadshow Films For cinephiles, one of the greatest blows of the initial COVID lockdown was the closure of cinemas. While we all quickly shifted to the smaller screen in ...23 hours ago
- Live updates, June 21: ‘Up to the people of NZ First’ – Winston Peters on if he will be back i...Welcome to The Spinoff’s live updates for June 21, bringing you the latest news updated throughout the day. Get in touch at stewart@thespinoff.co.nz8.00am: ‘Up to the people of NZ First’ – Winston Peters on if he will be back in 2023Winston Peters has given his first media interview since returning ...24 hours ago
- The people power behind Aotearoa’s delivery machineWith a network that covers Aotearoa in its entirety, it’s no wonder that NZ Post relies on more than 6,000 New Zealanders to keep their delivery machine moving. We met a few of its employees where they work, and discovered there’s more than one way to be a Post person.This ...24 hours ago
- The Bulletin: How adoption laws could changeGood morning and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: How adoption laws could change, Winston Peters returns to the public eye, and family reunifications for migrant workers barely happening.It was a small Friday announcement, but could end up having significant impacts on how the law understands the structure of ...1 day ago
- NZ First is 'back', but will Winston Peters remain the leader?New Zealand First is set to make a political comeback but Winston Peters hasn't yet confirmed if he'll be sticking around to lead it. ...1 day ago
- Michael Cullen's last testament
Simon Bridges reviews the new memoir by former deputy prime minister Michael Cullen. In England, the political class sometimes speak of "big beasts" - politicians at the very top such as a Michael Heseltine or a Gordon Brown, who have big names, even bigger brains and a philosophy that drives ...1 day ago - Global Markets Reset as US Federal Reserve Changes Tack
Business & Investing: The kiwi dollar is hit as the greenback rises after an apparent change of stance on interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve ...1 day ago - He Whenua Taurikura: NZ's Hui On Countering Terrorism & Violent ExtremismA Resounding Success, But Many Key Lessons Learned The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has released the preliminary results of a formative evaluation survey on the hui on counterterrorism and extremism. “What is very pleasing is ...1 day ago
- An Immigration System Fit For The FutureThe Productivity Commission today published an issues paper for its inquiry into New Zealand’s working-age immigration system. “Migrants make a significant contribution to Aotearoa,” says Commission Chair, Ganesh Nana, “But we don’t currently know ...1 day ago
- Newsroom's daily sudoku, Monday 21 June
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Got a good quiz question? Send Newsroom your questions. ...1 day ago - A cyberattack lesson from Waikato DHB
The major ransomware attack on Waikato DHB should be a lesson for other New Zealand organisations. Rizwan Asghar has some suggestions on how to protect your systems. Waikato District Health Board still has a “long road ahead” in the restoration of services a month on from the cyberattack that brought ...1 day ago - Newsroom daily crossword, Monday 21 June
...1 day ago - Luck no strategy as NZ borders start to reopen
Reopening borders has to be based on more than just luck, warns Sir Brian Roche. ...1 day ago - The hunt for Little Ted’s headIt has been an enduring local mystery for over three decades: where in the world is Little Ted’s head? Hayden Donnell set out to find the truth. In August 2009, Otago Daily Times reporter Ellie Rowley received a strange phone call. The man at the end of the line was clearly ...1 day ago
- The curious case of the upside-down over-supply labour list
MSD's excess labour list is in stark contrast to reality, say hospitality employers ...1 day ago - Our soaring space industry
There's so much happening in New Zealand's space industry it's hard to keep up. There's more to it than just Rocket Lab - it's bigger than the wine industry - and it's growing fast. In the last few weeks New Zealand has signed a space treaty over Moon exploration and ...1 day ago - Winston Peters all fight, no fault
Winston Peters is blaming the Government for a lot, but if he’s serious about his party returning in 2023, he needs to accept some fault too, writes political editor Jo Moir. For all his promises that New Zealand First will be back, Winston Peters hasn’t committed to his own return ...1 day ago - Whangārei leads councils' revolt against $120bn water expropriation
Fears the first council's withdrawal from the $120b reforms could break open the dam ...1 day ago - Long read: Why NZ can't decarbonise with just one policy
Decarbonising will be NZ's biggest mission over the next 30 years. Whether we get it right is crucial to our economy and the planet. ...1 day ago - Renee's self-belief strengthened with Steel
She was a world champion sevens player and a promising basketballer, but Renee Savai'inaea chose to pour her strength and smarts into netball - a decision that's paying off with her move south to the Steel. There’s a multi-coloured chandelier hanging in Renee Savai’inea’s bedroom in the Dunedin flat she moved ...1 day ago - Winston Peters returns, with the blasts from the pastClose to invisible since the election, the NZ First leader addressed loyal party members yesterday with a catalogue of old classics. On the evening of October 17, 2020, as it became clear the miracle had refused to happen, Winston Peters spoke to New Zealand First supporters then slipped out of the ...1 day ago
- View from The Hill: Nationals in crisis, with pressure on Michael McCormack’s leadershipSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Nationals are in fresh chaos, with Michael McCormack’s leadership under intense pressure, as the party meets on Monday at the start of parliament’s last week before the winter recess. Amid speculation about a possible ...1 day ago
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WikiLeaks Publishes TPP Intellectual Property Chapter
Prolonging suffering just so a few people can be richer.
I had a quick read Draco, I have to say, and I am a legal layman but it seemed there were clauses in their that allowed any country to protect it’s health and citizens concerning medications, as a get out clause to allow meds, IDNK but reading the pdf it looked like a load of complicated clauses that could employ some hard up legal beagles struggling to survive on a low income many years of high earnings in the name of clarifying a paragraph or ten.
Why do they make this crap so flaming unintelligible. I mean seriously heard of English?
Everything is copyrighted, unless it’s a life or death matter. Pretty simple stuff really.
They should get me to do it. I’d be freaking brilliant.
Remember, none of this is written up for the sake of clarity or ‘free markets.’ It is there to generate a lot of grey areas for corporations to move in, and to obscure any possibility of moral or ethical discussions under a tonne of technicalities.
plus one…
Just take a look at the language: ‘Free trade’ or ‘Free Markets’
Trade is something that involves exchange and, in this day and age, involves money. i.e there is nothing ‘free’ about trade.
The use of the word ‘free’ is a contradictory term. It is contradictory to the nature of the subject, and this contradiction indicates propaganda is involved i.e. manipulation of people’s attitudes on the subject is present.
Plus, why would a free trade agreement require anything more than a few A4 sheets of paper? I agree that you can sell your stuff in my country and vice versa. What requires thousands of pages of documents?
Not even a pretence of true free trade, actually.
Arranging a free-for-all for those who already have plenty, involves complexity due to having to work out how to by-pass any sound and principled protections built into a given country’s laws, is my guess. 🙂
That and making sure that the power elite in each country are treated fairly and equitably by the power elite in other countries. For ordinary people – sorry.
just like the word “aspiration” being manipulated by RWNJs
+1 Yes, surely what they really should be saying is ‘exasperation’ 🙂
Go on, say “big pharma”. You know you want to. You antivaxxers can’t resist it.
is that another of those ‘labels’..that isn’t really true..?
..what wd u prefer in its’ place..?
..how about ‘blood-sucking-vampires’..?
We won a seat at the UN, Is that good or bad? IDNK, however I expect we will create more deaths under John Key than ever before. What will our contribution be? To side with the USA as puppies of Obama or to stand tall and make the right calls independent of other countries interests time will tell I suppose.
But if Key starts chasing and killing for oil, Keys days will be numbered, I and the rest of the country will be kicking him to the kerb if we are grouped responsible for innocent deaths in the name of oil flow by a psychopathic liar.
Be aware Key, be very fucking aware.
PS…. 2017, if you don’t vote National we will lose the UN seat, wait for it folks wait for the media bias.
It’s a two year term
Yay we won but colour me cynical.
A good reason to check out The Herald every now and then … Dita De Boni on NZ’s independence.
Dita is right on the mark, on all points.
The bitter irony, NZ is being sold on what we used to be (fairness, egalitarianism, a fair go) before the same people now selling it off began destroying those very qualities. Similarly for our Independence.
Dita de Boni
A rare independent voice
.
Stuff: Little noses ahead (by Vernon Small)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10627075/Little-noses-ahead-in-Labour-race
What a load of rubbish. Vernon may very well be right. He has at least 25% chance of that. And Little is indeed a popular candidate.
But lets face it, this is just another example of lazy journalism. And we should pull the media up on these lazy stories, even if Little happens to be the candidate you are supporting. (Next time, there is as much chance that their lazy idle speculations will pick somebody you don’t support).
I want to see the evidence for Small’s assertions. It’s not written as an opinion: eg “I think Little has the greatest chance of winning” It’s stated that “Little noses ahead” Oh really? How exactly was this measured? By how many percentage points Vernon?
When you read Small’s article, I have a strong suspicion that Small has simply fished comments from the Standard. It’s a compliment to the Standard if that is true, but still not a process that I support, unless the source for what he says is specified.
Otherwise I could suggest, with the same level of accuracy: “Vernon Small produces worst political report for 17 October by 7.85%”
Journalism is dead in the MSM in this country.
Some journos are getting it right.
We have to remember that most journos don’t want to suicide their careers, and also that it is the editors and subs who come up with the actual headlines etc.
Yes, and this leads back to the issue over government policies that create joblessness. It makes people much more compliant when they know they will have difficulty replacing their job.
I really do view wealth disparity and joblessness as the biggest issues that need addressing – nothing else is able to change, or function heathily, until there is less concentration of power.
And this is the nub, isn’t it. Why would people who have the power and leverage today, allow that power to be distributed? They wouldn’t, of course. If anything, they want it further concentrated, into fewer and fewer hands: theirs.
This also speaks directly to issues of underemployment and low pay. Encouraging masses of working class and under class to be more engaged in society, and giving them adequate financial resources to do it with, goes right against the principle of concentrating power.
+1 I don’t suppose you saw that program on Prime about British Manor Houses last night?
It was rather a surprise because it didn’t solely focus on mansions, it went through a quick history of the state of Britain leading up to World War I, and, oh boy, were there very pointed comments about the effects of concentration of wealth.
Was a very good program. Well worth the watch.
Ahhh missed that one will have to keep an eye out for it.
I don’t even know if it is a series or not (tend to randomly switch on & watch stuff)- it was on after ‘Downton Abbey’
One thing I didn’t know was that the British Parliament, when trying to bring in policies to address the serious wealth disparity, kept being blocked by the House of Lords and that the King/Queen of the time ended up allowing them to be by-passed.
It is so interesting that those in privilege will actively block others’ from even semi-decent improvement in their conditions.
I view this is what is happening in NZ. There are many people that are comfortable and they are refusing to allow even small gains for those who are not comfortable.
I am so ashamed and disgusted by my fellow NZers at the moment.
One could even go so far as saying ‘I’m sorry for being a New Zealander’. 😉
Haha you so crack me up 😀
🙂
I view this is what is happening in NZ. There are many people that are comfortable and they are refusing to allow even small gains for those who are not comfortable.
I am so ashamed and disgusted by my fellow NZers at the moment.
if many more people got to own houses, what will happen to my rental property portfolio! no!!! i worked hard and i take responsibility for my hard earned wealth. those other people should take responsibility for their miserable state.
+1 Kiwiri Exactly [& yuck!]
@ melancholy large-cat..
i thought it was a ripper of a doco..
..one of those ones where you walk away with a more nuanced/complete view..the mark of a good doco..
..it told you more than multi-boxed sets of that soap that preceeded it ever could..
..and wasn’t that soap so fucken boring..?
..i reached the stage where i welcomed the fire..
..hoping it wd burn the whole turgid mess to the ground..
..alas..no..
lol!
Secrets of the Manor House
This one?
Yes, that looks like it! Wow it is on youtube – I recommend watching it!
At least Vernon signed it. Puts him streets ahead of the “anonymous editorial” crowd.
He includes this comment/ quote:
Parker said it would be a competitive race. ‘‘You can’t have a competition without competition, but that’s not to say that it has to be war without guns.’’
no one can possibly know who is ahead, except if they have polled caucus, and then they can ONLY claim to know how caucus will go.
exactly
New Zealand.
For sale.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11343693
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11343791
Oh great, NZers to become even worse off as international money flows even faster into NZ.
Conversely, the threat of capital flight gets strengthened in the face of any policy being proposed that does not privilege the speculators and super rich.
Kiwiri Raided 11.42
Good point. Easy in , easy out. GIGO.
Also open season on state housing
Probably not as bad as this lot …no?
“We can sell to anybody,” Mr English said
It’s what they do best.
Not “Working for NZ”. Rather, “Selling Out NZ” !
Are State houses not classified as assets?
Prior to the election Key categorically stated that there would be ‘no more asset sales’ in his third term.
Just another untruth ?
@ wyndham…
..yes..
..you can put that one on the shelf next to his pre-election promises not to take us into yet another long-war in the middle east..
Or his promise not to raise GST.
if we do last term..we will have to call in blip…
Note that in the US, investment banks and billion dollar hedge funds have already become slum lords, buying up masses of distressed and abandoned properties, turning themselves into a corporate landlord class.
Well Joseph Parkers boxing career has limitations .That is quite clear after his points decision against a short,old journeyman.Hate to see him against a real international pro.
And the scaremongering begins….
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11343734
Now did NZ get the seat for being good a good little puppy, By just sitting there and getting it’s head patted by it’s master?
Oh, FFS, now ISIS has chemical weapons left over from Iraq that the US conveniently forgot to remove after not finding any?
+1 DTB The lunatics have well and truly taken over the asylum.
We should definitely head into Iraq again with the USA, this time they’ve got the Iraq plan properly sorted out. Rly.
(Unfortunately I think we’re going to be on the Security Council pushing a purely US agenda…I see McCully is already pushing for “reform” of the security council)
I see McCully is already pushing for “reform” of the security council
When I see McCully saying “reform”, we know that his idea of reform would be directly in contrast to ours and that the interests he would further would be quite opposite to what we would consider.
Reform has been a real problem for the UN for years.
The reform issue is a compounded problem because resolution has been stymied for decades
The initial problem was that the UN was not reflecting the changing world; neither the increasing diversity (due to increased membership) nor the changing powers. i.e it was set up when Russia and the US were the main powers, China is on the main body now, but places like India, Brazil or Japan are not. (Also places like Africa & Muslim countries?
The reforms require a profoundly thoughtful, principled and wide perspective and also an ability for those that are currently on the Security Council to be inclusive i.e. release their grip and share their power with the new powers.
I am not holding my breath that the type of intelligence that is required for resolution, will be provided by NZ’s actors because our government continually display a lapdog type attitude toward the US and show a distinct tendency to be sellouts.
In short, they are acting like mindless lunatics in their own country, so why should they be any different on the world stage. All that will be achieved is they will disgrace NZ on the world stage even more than they have already done.
I sincerely hope I am incorrect over this.
@ blue leopard
“Reform has been a real problem for the UN for years.”
The UN was the pet project of an American aristocrat president (Roosevelt) built on land donated by what was at the time the wealthiest family in the world (Rockefeller).
Its purpose was and always has been defensive: to protect and defend the interests of the wealthiest American imperialists. There will never be any “reforms” at the UN which do not serve their interests.
Did I correctly hear today that we are so lucky to get Security Council position as it will help us when we have Trade talks. Isn’t that slightly obscene using Security Council post to talk trade?
DTB
Duh??
Well Grant Robertson says this is a great thing, and we all know Grant Robertson wouldn’t lie.
Wow! My opinion of Grant has just skyrocketed . . . not.
Not really connected to intensive dairy farming contamination of water supplies but????
“He said investigating the outbreak was complex – the yersinia pathogen could spread from animal waste into water supplies, then into a vegetable growing area.”
I wonder where the quarantined paddock is in relation to water source?
Flogging off our state housing stock, falling dollar making our houses and land even more of a bargain for overseas speculators, cynically gaming the OIA, etc etc, t’would be enough to make one quite worried were it not for the prospect of a BRIGHT SHINEY NEW FLAG!!!!
and we get to have two flag referendums..(!)
..aren’t we spoilt for diversions..?
Looks like Cunnliffe’s calling it a day.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11343759
I’d say he’ll be gone sooner than later, if the right job emerges.
You get the feeling his heart really isn’t in it anymore, which isn’t really surprising.
“I’d say he’ll be gone sooner than later, if the right job emerges.
You get the feeling his heart really isn’t in it anymore, which isn’t really surprising.”
You get the feeling you just made shit up. There’s nothing in that article to support what you just said.
The odds of Parker leaving before DC would be far greater. I just heard Mike Williams labeling DP as his pick as the winner in the leadership contest. A certain kiss of death. Parker will be extremely lucky if he gets 3rd, even that looks remote from what I’m observing.
Well, this time, if someone like Parker ends up getting set up like Shearer, let’s hope Cunliffe doesn’t get scapegoated again.
The only setting up done to Parker is self inflicted. He is setting himself up to fail miserably and is totally delusional calling for a referendum on the raising of the retirement age. This guy is going to self distruct something shocking at the end of the hustings I kid you not.
bm doesnt actually read the links he posts. it happened only last week when he posted something to do with hager and then asked a question answered in his link. i think he is one of the unpaid tr**olls
or lowly paid 😉 (hence his sloppiness).
Nice sharp retort. This is why Labour members are going to miss Cunliffe at the helm.
clever…. needed more of that during the debates…
that is a keyesque retort, after 24 hours of practice
+1 listening to Robertson on Jackson’s show now. May call him to raise the deadwood issue. Skirting the issue and saying the new blood comes thru raising the party vote is true. However getting back to reality of today Grant ‘the party vote dropped.’ What we want to hear is there will be a clean out, no if no buts Grant.
Going by the poor attempt in his electorate and his party vote, the new blood coming through is more likely green.
My point is he won’t speak out because his support base within caucus is ‘mostly’ deadwood, therefore his campaign is not in the interest of the party but him self. If he believes running with Ardern is the answer it is not. She will roll him and the division continues pretty much spelling the demise of the party as being able to be relevant.
Not true in terms of clearing out the deadwood though, esp if the deadwood holds on to the higher list positions or hold on to safe electorate seats.
The Herald sure know how to spin stuff. The printed version has this headline on the front page:
“Cunliffe: I’ll never stand again”
Then the article contains this:
“While he intended to stay in Parliament this term, he was (sic) yet to decide whether to stand again in 2017.”
Yet to decide =/= never stand again.
So the headline is clearly wrong. It seems the MSM’s levels of comprehension leave a great deal to be desired.
There is nothing wrong with Cunliffe reviewing things. I would expect all MPs to review their position and decide if they are bringing something to politics and if not then they should consider alternative career options.
I don’t have access to the printed version but the on-line version referenced does quote him directly as saying “I am not intending to run for the leadership again.”
A headline really does have to be brief and the one you quote does seem to be accurate as far as the leadership goes, which is the primary news in the story.
To give a headline which tells the full story would mean one that was as long as the full story.
Would you really want a headline that said something like
“Cunliffe: At his point in time my intention is that I’ll never stand for the leadership of the Labour Party again, although I will remain in Parliament as an MP until at least 2017 when I may, or may not, stand as an MP again, depending on what I think of my prospects of being able to get a reasonably senior role in the shadow cabinet and whether any other options might be available”
That would be a reasonable summary of the story but a bit much to put in large type don’t you think?
“at this point in time”, lol
Oh hell. It was meant to be “at THIS point”
Although I guess that “HIS point in time” makes a certain amount of warped sense doesn’t it? DCs view of things always seemed a bit askew from most peoples.
That front page of today’s Herald is a shocker! Not the look of a newspaper to be taken seriously.
I thought it was quite clearly talking about Cunliffe’s intention to never stand for leader again.
They have the quote in the article that he’ll never stand again for leader, the headline is “I’ll never stand again”.
MS
In politics ‘never say never’. I suspect that David Cunliffe will be forced back again by popular demand probably after his successors make a mess of it and that he will eventually take over as Prime Minister from John Key.
Anything’s possible.
International fundraiser for Hager at $6,000 after a day.
https://freedom.press/bundle/nicky-hager-legal-defense
https://freedom.press/blog/2014/10/help-support-new-zealand-investigative-reporter-nicky-hagers-legal-defense-fund
Then there is this (from second link),
The Intercept reported today that for months before his house was raided, Hager had also been working with Glenn Greenwald and The Intercept, preparing to report stories based on the Snowden documents.
Hager doesn’t know if this contributed to the decision to raid his house, but the fact that the raid happened so shortly afterwards is disturbing to say the least. According to Hager, the New Zealand government has been nervous about the publication of New Zealand-related Snowden revelations and has made various moves, publicly and privately, to prepare for their eventual publication.
More on the raid, and Hager’s relationship with the Snowden crew – https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2014/10/16/nicky-hager-raid/
Great that those outside NZ can see the significance of the Hager raid. Even if the police find nothing about the “hacker”, the collateral damage to Nicky’s reputation and the loss of privacy over other research that he is doing, and the chilling effect on others who would wish to come forward in confidence, those are the worries.
Of course there will be no direct link from politicians to police but given the reluctance of the police to act on other complaints, you would wonder if Mr Key’s government would have any motive to “get” Nicky and send a warning to others.
There’s a worrying angle that the police (under whose orders?) were also scooping up info about Hager’s work on the Snowden documents.
Yes, and even if that’s not true, that it’s a coincidence, the fact remains that many people have now lost confidence in the government because of Dirty Politics and how they handled it (Key’s casualness esp).
edit, afaik the police don’t have the seized material. It got sealed and sent to the courts until the hearing to decide if the police can look at it. What I want to know now is if the police can use or share information not related to the warrant used to do the raid.
I think Nicky’s lawyer (Mr Price?) insisted that every item be sealed and labelled and receipted by the police. Good thinking pending the court challenge to the confiscation.
Of course losing all your tools and resources for the foreseeable future must be a curse.
So if that’s true, and the police didn’t look at anything during the search, then it makes the theory that the govt is fishing less likely. But it doesn’t lessen the probability that the govt knew of his connections with the Snowden team and were monkey wrenching.
Gov monkey wrenching, yes.
From that FirstLook link:
the ability of New Zealand police officers to cavalierly raid the home of a reporter who has criticized the government in power threatens to establish a dangerous precedent everywhere reporters operate.
(under whose orders?)
If we learned anything from the M.o.T. it is surely that the NZ gov provides an entry-point for the Spymaster powers that be. Glenn’s work would likely be so securely encrypted as to evade the usual metadata mop-ups on the net, which would necessitate a hands on approach to securing it, by those international surveillance chiefs. And, they took discs, documents, camera and “dozens of other items”. (Why anyone would believe for a millisecond that they were merely after “the hacker” – evades me.)
no direct link from politicians to police
It is similar to the KDC raid. Our overlords, the international spymasters, have long arms indeed. In a year of depressing news-events, this is one of the most sobering.
thanks for this weka
fbi is trying to stop new smartphones being encrypted
Today, Thursday 16 October 2014, WikiLeaks released a second updated version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Intellectual Property Rights Chapter. The TPP is the world’s largest economic trade agreement that will, if it comes into force, encompass more than 40 per cent of the world’s GDP. The IP Chapter covers topics from pharmaceuticals, patent registrations and copyright issues to digital rights. Experts say it will affect freedom of information, civil liberties and access to medicines globally. The WikiLeaks release comes ahead of a Chief Negotiators’ meeting in Canberra on 19 October 2014, which is followed by what is meant to be a decisive Ministerial meeting in Sydney on 25–27 October.
https://wikileaks.org/tpp-ip2/pressrelease/
“..Afroman’s Positive ‘Because I Got High’ Remix Should Be The New Stoner Anthem..
..Rapper Afroman has joined the fight to legalize marijuana –
– with a new iteration of the 2000 stoner anthem –
– ‘Because I Got High’..”
(cont..)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/16/afroman-positive-because-i-got-high-remix_n_5995992.html
Phil was Mike Williams with you prior to going on the panel with Plunket this morning? I suspect he has been on the Bob Hope.
i think williams is too much of a miserablist to be a pothead…
..he does not seem to be one – who has ever had much of a grip on fun…
..(he puts the ‘lug’ in ‘lugubrious..)
..and he picked parker..?
..hilarious..!
..i have an (obvious) suggestion for his campaign-song..?
..some ditty about something being handed over in a heavy manner..?
..and/but on a serious note..
..labour need to get its’ head around shit like this..eh..?
“..Labour must redefine what it means to be modern – check Facebook for clues..
…All game-changing governments have presented a new vision of modernity.
The left should be ready..”
(cont..)
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/oct/16/labour-modern-facebook-governments
now..i dunno how strong parker is on ‘visions of modernity’..eh..?
..but i don’t have a lot of faith..
I guess the last 6 years fronting the media every week defending Goff and then Shearer would have exhausted any sense of humour by the time Culiffe came and went. I can not see it returning being the butt of Robo’s jokes. With Mallard being mooted as assistant speaker of the house, perhaps he will get a few laughs when Mallard kicks Little out for dancing during readings.
williams always looks like he is waiting for something really really bad to happen..
..and it’s going to be soon..
rents will be going up soon in many parts of Auckland…
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/10629716/New-CVs-for-Auckland-property
as john key indicated, it is an economy increasingly more attractive for rock stars
And who needs State Housing?
“Finance Minister Bill English says the proceeds from selling state houses are unlikely to be spent on new state houses and may go into the Consolidated Account.
“I mean, if we want less stock, there’s not much point in rebuilding stock with it.”
Asset sales by any other name?”
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11344052
I don’t get this. Can someone explain to me the convoluted game involved?
It was damning and utterly, completely and totally bad that, once upon a long time ago, Cunliffe had picked a deputy.
But this weekend at his launch, Grant will have a “running mate”:
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/can-jacinda-ardern-become-labour-s-youngest-ever-deputy-leader-6109910
?
Because Robertson knows his chances of winning the leadership contest on his own is about zero. So he’s rolling out Ardern to stand beside him in the hope her presence will attract more votes for him.
With Adern he should win, remember this is still the 2 groups within caucus fighting for the leadership and shadow cabinet positions. The result will be very tight, however Grant does fancy he has the edge. More caucus votes and a reasonable amount of second votes from the Afiliates. The membership vote he will benefit from the popularity of Ardern.
It effect the deadwood are sticking it to the membership by declaring their vote in advance. This makes a mockery of a leaders contest when one side is campaigning on 2 tickets. While Mahuta may want the deputy role, the DW can install Robertson, Parker, Adern or the likes of King, Goff, Shearer or who ever takes their fancy. Good for them the joke will be short lived. A licence for the membership to turn up with knives at conference.
Two things
1) Ardern is not particularly popular with the membership.
2) Grant demonstrated that he couldn’t count last year, and he still can’t count.
Interesting the media label Nanaia as a Cunliffe stand-in but never mention Robertson (and Jacinda) as part of the ABC gang, which they clearly are.
According to Grant Robertson (speaking to Willy Jackson on Radio Live) there is no such thing as the ABC Club. Srsly.
if the ‘deadwood’ win this one…
..they will set a new benchmark in winning-battle/losing-war..
..labour will slump to the high teens..(they are nearly there anyway..)
..and labour cd well enter the next election about equal with the greens..
..it is like watching a car-crash in slow-motion…
..the possible sidelining of a once great political party..
.i repeat..just more of the same-old/same-old from labour..
..will guarantee not only defeat in 2017..
..but also the possible death-throes of labour itself..
..how neo-liberalism ate labour…
also..i had a look back at the 2011 results for wellington central..
..the result was pretty much the same as this time..
..and my takeaway from that wd be how robertson must have put a lot of time/energy into fixing that obvious/glaring-problem between ’11 and ’14..
..and how well it worked…how successful he was at that task..eh..?
Their pretty much in death rattle mode. Myself and others are thinking of starting a party and would stand a better chance of getting over 5% than they do of winning in 2017.
can i suggest social democrats as a name..
..then you have the definitions of social democracy in other countries..
..that will be easy to reference/inform the public what you are about..
.it will be a branding shortcut..
Your correct with the name bang on actually however the old social credit party have that name covered. Social Democrats for Change I think they go by.
CPA-Communities Protecting Animals.
Designed to be a voice solely for animals. You can judge a society on how many pets are being mistreated, putdown etc. Trim up the Tory vote and sit on the cross benches. Something like that would be a go. Register the dog owner. Far too many Pitbull’s get the automatic death penalty if they end up at the SPCA, they won’t re house just put em down. There are enough humans that rightly don’t give a damn about politics but do about animals. So worth a crack. Of course any Bill that is going to impact on the welfare of poorer citizens pets gets rejected of course lol. There is a lawyers group that have formed to lobby and write legislation framework too. Hmm wonder is bent Bankie can be an advisor from jail?
If the leadership race goes the wrong way why don’t the true left labour people defect to the greens. . just a thought
many already have…and many will … for some it was Cunliffe as Leader or leave Labour and vote Green next time!..
…could explain the latest polls
I was meaning standing members up and jump wakas in to a existing party rather than start agian
i was thinking about flying the idea of an animal welfare party..
..(if the threshold dropped to 3%..but that ain’t gonna happen..)
..and i was trying to keep it non-ideological in other ways..
..but that cd be complicated..(as eventually questions like ‘who wd u support?’ come up..)
..but i was thinking that campaigning/exposing the horrors out there as the main focus wd work most of the time..
..and you still come back to that ‘who wd u support?’-question..
..and no..i couldn’t see a way thru that..
..other possible areas of dissension are the likes of me..vegan..
..and fighting for those reasons..
..and those who will care for some animals..
..yet/but happily eat others…
..it’s complicated..
..and yeah..you have to give banks his dues for his work/support of animal welfare issues..
..and of course all the dog-parks in ak are down to him..
..which is more of a heritage than many pollies can claim..
Yes I think it is a go afterall if the God Botherers can pull 4% the chances are it would get across the line. The threshold should be lower but the elite will defend 5% tooth and nail. A animal welfare party has the advantage of willing cashed up donators, and the ability to have committees and candidates in probably every electorate in NZ canvassing the party vote.
There buy splitting the left vote further . Key will love it
no waghorn..
..you just run a party vote..
..and of course the actions of the vivisectors are just screaming out to be exposed/publicised…
..(you wd probably get unanimity on that one..
..a quarter of a million animals a year..tortured and killed..
..it is a vile self-perpetuating industry of death..)
Would the greens not all ready be anti vivisection. There is already enough wasted vote
nah..!..the greens have animal-welfare up on that same dusty shelf in the corner as cannabis legalisation..
..so far down their list of priorities..
..to be not there at all..
Stand alone party and it would pull a cross section of votes but within out getting a polling survey done by some snake oil outfit like Hooton’s, I would say 60% of the centre upwards vote in reality. On the cross benches you have the ability to deal if it’s a tight margin. And of course cross party support on animal welfare is a populistic. Just look at the drug testing U turn that only Banks championed till the issue become main stream popular in an election year.
i agree about the potency of the messages..
..and as not using dogs to test legal highs show..
..the capacity for wide revulsion at what is done in our name..
..is there to be tapped..
..(especially what the fucken vivisectors do..)
and i agree..swearing to stay on the cross-benches..and to vote issue by issue..
…wd be the best way to go..
..were that to come about..
Grant Robertson is in Willie Jackson’s show on Radio Live.
He says there is no such thing as an ABC faction.
I turned off the radio in case he stated discussing the moon landing and Chem Trails.
lol. Ok, there’s not such thing as neoliberalism either. Or Deadwood. Or Rogernomes. It’s bad to call people names based on their actions.
(am I the only one whose mind keeps flicking to Swearengen, Bullock and co? Not that the Labour caucus is in that league)
Every time I ask for evidence of this ABC group I have yet to receive a credible answer. It may just be a figment of Whaleoil mischief making.
I was wondering about that, too, Ianmac, until I discovered this article which, among other things, contained the following:
Perhaps Labour need to get more litigious toward the media, (or at least make public statements about errors of fact), because as far as I know, there have been substantially more public complaints from Labour MPs about what is discussed here on The Standard than what Vance wrote in her article.
ianmac: the evidence of the ABC group is there for all to see, including Shearer’s recent orchestrated media campaign (5-6 separate media appearances/interviews) putting the knife between departing Leader David Cunliffe’s shoulder blades.
Shearer didn’t confidently step up and organise all this just on his lonesome, he was part of a group of MPs.
The interim leader calls these left blogs venomous with their nasty attacks. I assume she is referring to us lol.
When lies are preferred and truth considered poison, we know that the body politic must be cleaned out and renewed.
The Labour MPs have had more criticism of The Standard/Left wing blogs than they have of the volumes of bullshit the msm spun all year about Labour.
There is something very wrong with this equation.
Remember, they know that National supporters are not the real threat. But an active, outspoken and articulate left wing membership is.
An active, outspoken and articulate left wing membership is a real threat to right wing corporate policies, and not a threat to left wing principles or sound democracy, at all – in fact the above qualities strengthen left wing principles & democracy – so I can only conclude that the MPs in Labour and others, that are criticising the left wing blogs, have an agenda that is incompatible with left wing and democratic principles.
#JustThortI’dSpellitOut
Less ability to backscratch with leaks?
I’m beginning to be of the opinion that half of the bullshit the media spouted about Labour came from inside Labour.
Please, someone, give me some information that helps me rid myself of that awful opinion! 🙁
blue leopard, I suspect that half the bullshit about Labour and the supposed ABC lot came from the Right and created and fueled by Whaleoil. Certain journalist kept on repeating it but without anything better than “Party Insiders tell me” stuff. Where-ever it was sourced it did a great job of creating a massive loss of confidence in the Party.
Wonder if a Labour Review would test the existence of the ABCs?
You’re still looking for objective, empirical evidence when there is none. Your gut instinct will give you the answer required.
I hope Olwyn doesn’t mind, but I think her comment on yesterdays ‘Open Mike’ is appropriate for this discussion. I still don’t know how to link to a comment so here is a cut and paste:
(my bold).
In my response I gave her a relatively recent personal example which I believe bears out the point she is making.
When certain members of the caucus claim there is no ABC club then they are officially correct. There was/is no club of people called the “ABC Club” in Labour. But in practical terms it exists as a group of people consisting of Labour parliamentarians – and a coterie of supporters outside of parliament – who think pretty much as Olwyn has described in the section which I have highlighted.
@ Anne
Linking to and placing comment address. Try this – you call up the actual comment, you go to the writer’s name and date in blue and click on that so it shows up in the address line at the top of the screen.
Point and right click on that address and choose select, then point and right click again and press copy, transfer to where you want to place link.
That’s the dummies way (mine) but works. You might select this and copy and put it in your notes for when you need it.
Got it. I was clicking on to name and address and then trying to copy and paste. 🙁
Thanks greywarshark.
Yes, I just read the email through from Grant Robertson to labour members and it is similar. On the e-mail Robertson highlights that he will “listen to all New Zealanders”, well I suggest for starters he listen to New Zealanders talking about the out of control rabble who are the labour Party caucus. He along with the other contenders need to be clear how they are going to deal with the caucus issue…for him to deny there is an ABC faction: unbelievable.
BD, what was his actual wording, if you can remember?
Have a listen:
http://www.radiolive.co.nz/Grant-Robertson-Im-never-going-to-apologise-for-being-who-I-am/tabid/506/articleID/57436/Default.aspx
It is 11 mins and 59 secs though.
Thank you muchly
I had to get up and grab a coffee, twice, to hear through to the end of the piece. All the best.
worth listening to to see/hear what a reactionary dickwad jackson is…
..(..’you people..’…f.f.s..!..)
..hard for robertson not to look good up against that..
..(and i only lasted ’till 3 min-something..)
From 10:00
Willie Jackson: “Were you the captain of the Anyone But Cunliffe Club?”
Grant Robertson: “There is no such club.”
Mmm, there is no such club just like there was no Cabinet Club.
Oh, towards the end of that clip – “massively talented guy” Kelvin Davis will be “given an appropriate role” if Grant is leader. Stuart Nash also will have important role to play.
‘nash’..?..f.f.s..!
..doesn’t that tell you all you need to know about neo-lib-grant..?
Mr Ure: your lamentations and questions are in vain. Grant Robertson is a very strong candidate with a very good change of winning the leadership challenge.
as i said below..i don’t really fucken care who wins this race to the bottom…
Well said PU. After a lifetime I can’t actually say I’m Labour anymore. Those boys and girls don’t give a fuck for anything but their ‘Careers’.
The first rule of ABC Club: there is no ABC Club
Second rule of ……
Kelvin Kelvin Kelvin……find a ladder……climb it……pull it up……not so far that look like Bennet. Gonna be PM one day. Hopes. Fuck the people. All about Kelvin. No respect. Sorry.
(need a laff..?..)
“..Guy Meets Bird – Bird Drops F-Bomb..
..This guy was sitting on a bench when a bird –
– described as a black crow –
– apparently decided to stop by and say –
– “hey” ‘fuck you’..”
(cont..)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/16/bird-says-fuck-you_n_5998446.html
The latest Roy Morgan puts the Greens and Labour only 5 points apart:
September 29-October 12, 2014 Nat43.5 Lab22.5 Green17.5 NZF7 Maori2 Act0.5 UNF0.5 Con5 Mana1 Int^ Other0.5
Im surprised: That Labour actually got over 20%.
I doubt the GP is really that high.
Yes it probably isn’t (yet) – but psychologically if the Greens ever overtake Labour in an opinion poll then Labour really will be in trouble.
Once that barrier is breached people will begin to see the Greens not just as a “protest vote” (leaving aside the core Green vote which seems to be sitting at 10%) – it will then start to genuinely attract even more of the left. The next hammering blow would probably if the Unions start to de-affiliate (does such a word exist?). A killing blow would be if any Unions affiliate with the Greens.
It may take some time – but the risk is there.
Very good points.
But Lab+Green= 40% Almost a Govt but the Conservative nutters have a rather healthy looking 5%.
Labour have got a long way before they hit bottom. A smart Green Party would presume to assume the mantle “leader of the Opposition”.
The NZ public will continue to punish Labour’s apparent disunity – neither the broader public, nor the media, nor the caucus have the maturity to deal with primary runoffs. And there will be more of them before 2020.
The post-leadership vote caucus will know that anyone who wins will struggle to displace those fault lines of loyalty displayed in the leadership vote. There is no real secrecy to the vote. The factions, I believe, are permanent. This unintended consequence of the constitutional reforms will keep Labour in the 20’s.
It’s the trajectory of the NZ Liberal Party. The Labour Party risks ongoing decline and eventual split up.
on the money..no one will take any notice..unfortunately.
Appears the leader wasn’t the problem with the slight drop.
Exactly. If DC was the problem then the support would have risen.
Naomi Klein says climate activists need to get comfortable attacking capitalism
Disruption: A Call To Act On Climate Change
“When it comes to climate change, why do we do so little when we know so much?’
Through a relentless investigation to find the answer, Disruption takes an unflinching look at the devastating consequences of our inaction.
The exploration lays bare the terrifying science, the shattered political process, the unrelenting industry special interests and the civic stasis that have brought us to this social, moral and ecological crossroads.The film also takes us behind-the-scenes of the efforts to organize the largest climate rally in the history of the planet during the UN world climate summit.
This is the story of our unique moment in history. We are living through an age of tipping points and rapid social and planetary change. We’re the first generation to feel the impacts of climate disruption, and the last generation that can do something about it. The film enlarges the issue beyond climate impacts and makes a compelling call for bold action that is strong enough to tip the balance to build a clean energy future.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQsIErJ7-yk
Andrew Little’s AMA on NBR. I’ve got mixed feelings about him. Like DC, he won’t talk about welfare, but leaves us to read between the lines. Unfortunately they could be read either way.
some good questions asked.
http://www.nbr.co.nz/ask-andrew-little#comment-673014
that is because he has absolutely no plans to do anything at all for the poorest..
..that is why he/they won’t talk about it..
..and of course cunliffe confirmed this..with his refusal to answer poverty-questions..
..and then coming out with a policy to raise benefits by inflation-rates..(!)..(that’d be parker..again..eh..?..)
..and that was it..
..and that was why he wd not answer those poverty-questions..
..it is not much of a leap to surmise the same about little..
..about all of them really..
..(except mahuta..maybe..but she has no show..)
..labour 2017 will be offering what labour 2014 did..(probably less..)
..and that means for the poorest..s.f.a…
..it is just incrementalist shades of difference in neo-lib labour..
..some not quite as bad as others..
..but no real fucken difference..in real terms..
..which is why i have no skin in the game..
..i couldn’t really give a fuck who wins..
..because whoever wins..nothing will change…
Wekarawshark 5.56
If welfare is a dirty word, what hope for those relying on the left to return to a
reciprocal, interactive community-type of society?
I won’t find out what he says because a subscription is required and the NBR – National Business Review minimum for an individual is $130 for 6 months.
Damn, didn’t realise that they would paywall that, should have taken a cut and paste 🙁
@ wekawarshark
I’ve been hearing about these paywalls and hadn’t run into one just when I wanted to read about something. Ouch. It doesn’t do much for me, I wouldn’t get my moneysworth out of it and anyway I like to keep my money for the big bills I need to pay. NBR is a nice to have.
I find that there are so many requests for money from genuine organisations doing genuinely good things that I have to think twice about extra spending.
I’ll try and remember that they put the page up for free for a time (24hrs? Just that business day?). There’s a few here with NBR subs, but most won’t.
Crazy price.
People here keen to go to Robertson’s campaign launch – if they are in Auckland?
i might go and ask some awkward questions..
Politicians? Don’t encourage them..
No.
well no ones interested in boxing here then!Obviously this site is infected with pacifists,lesbians and wimps that have no time for the merits of manly pugilistic endeavour.They don’t know,dont care,-how far removed from the noble kiwi ideals of rugby,racing and beer has this pale imitation of kiwi heritage called the Labour Party travelled?;)
Boxing? UFC and MMA mate 😛
Parker looks a bit scrawny, good hand speed though.
how wd u know..?
Just basing my onions on my observations of current and previous heavyweights.
Parker needs a bit more muscle.
oh..i thought you were talking about his ‘hand-speed’…
He’s pretty fast with his punches, but I don’t think there’s enough behind them to make him champ.
you and bob jones shd get together..
..both being boxing-fans..as you are..
Oh such a fucked old expert on everything there BM. I bow. To your big mouth.
Revealed: The woman who triggered Shearer’s downfall
Friday Aug 23, 2013 by Claire Trevett, the New Zealand Herald’s deputy political editor
I’m putting this up given the recent statements/melt down by David Shearer in which he accused David Cunliffe of the GFC, the bombing of Hiroshima and the high price of coffee.
“But the Herald has learned MP Maryan Street was preparing a motion of no confidence in Mr Shearer for Tuesday’s meeting.
Plans were also being made to send a delegation to him before that to ask him to stand down rather than force the confidence vote.
The MPs involved were certain the motion would have succeeded if it had been required.
Ms Street would not comment yesterday, but it is understood she decided to front the motion because of growing concerns among MPs over Mr Shearer’s inability to fire as leader and his poor poll ratings.
A source said there had been discussions for months, but nobody was willing to force the issue until Ms Street stepped up.”
Read the whole story here.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11112967
“The resignation will trigger Labour’s new leadership selection rules for the first time, giving votes to party members and affiliated unions, as well as MPs.
Gallery The most likely contenders are David Cunliffe and Grant Robertson; both have said they will decide over the next few days whether to run.
Mr Cunliffe said Mr Shearer’s decision had come as a surprise and he did not know what had prompted him to believe he had lost the confidence of his caucus. “We respect he has come to a decision he believes is in the best interests of the Labour Party.”
Mr Robertson said he had been a loyal deputy to Mr Shearer, and had supported him throughout his 20 months as leader. “Everybody in the caucus, as everybody in the wider Labour Party, would like to see us doing better in the polls and David has obviously reflected on that. He made his own decision.”
Andrew Little would not rule out seeking the leadership, but because he is a first-term MP he may be wary of making the run before he is ready. Shane Jones is also unlikely to contest it because he believes he would not get the support. David Parker and Phil Goff both ruled it out.
Labour MPs yesterday said they were saddened by Mr Shearer’s decision, and described him as a man of integrity who had done his best. But none said he had made the wrong decision.”
I really should not go read the herald. Big story about the number of women on the DPB(now called something else) dropping and somehow we should thank Nact? Reprinted press release by the look of it. Do they have to be so uncritical?
Could it perhaps have something to do with the demographics of an aging population meaning fewer people in that age group?
Or possibly women(who are much more likely to be on the DPB) no longer attempting to look after the kids because its nearly impossible at the current levels of harassment.
And more boasting about fewer teen parents on benefits- no mention of whether the birthrate for this category has fallen or whether they are simply not receiving any money- which should be a huge concern for everyone.
TRANSITIONS FOR SOCIETY: JOB GUARANTEE AND BASIC INCOME
Happens I’m sort of watching The Graham Norton Show right now. TV3. 9.10 pm Thursday. Hugh Grant and two other very appealing guests.
Does this resonate with anyone ? Paul Henry, world famous in New Zealand apparently, is a MUCH less entertaining, MUCH less bright, MUCH more viperish, Graham Norton rip-off.
Yeah. And Henry’s what we’ve gotta be satisfied with. Yeah ? Really ?
Oh this is fucked, pretensious, Auckland New Zealand then. Snotty wee narcissist Henry. The self proclaimed Prince of the Media. Jeez-uz !
PS – Graham Norton has a considerable and oft-paraded distaste for Hoorah Henry David Cameron. Which is excellent.
Speed learning on today’s economics with Mark Blyth – The Austerity Delusion – in an attractive Scottish brogue.
And it’s condensed so there is more economics and wall charts than from your average lecturer in only 22 minutes. You will be surprised and amazed and you will almost understand what Treasury is thinking, and you may be able to replace one of those useless theories of a human being who if they were truly competitive and efficient, would have tenders for their jobs and therefore cost us half the salary burden.
And you will love him if you are a leftie. He was brought up in Dundee, Scotland by his grandmother and went to school there when schools still worked, and there were opportunities for work also in those days. And so welfare made this guy, plus mothering skills, and now he is an Ivy-league professor in the USA. That’s how the system was supposed to work with social mobility, he says, but now it doesn’t – it’s broken.
Do listen.
http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-10-16/no-time-find-cure-ebola-could-be-contained-faster-quicker-test