So there was a housing crisis after all

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Date published: 8:05 am, November 4th, 2017 - 403 comments

The briefing to incoming Housing Minister Phil Twyford shows clearly that a crisis in housing developed under National’s watch.

The Green Party goals in government

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Date published: 6:54 am, November 4th, 2017 - 113 comments

“This is an incredible opportunity for the Green Party to make that good, green change that we’ve talked about – since ages ago!”

@realDonaldTrump does not exist

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Date published: 6:27 am, November 4th, 2017 - 4 comments

For a brief moment, the internets rejoiced.

Open Mike 04/11/2017

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Date published: 6:00 am, November 4th, 2017 - 59 comments

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Step up to the mike …

Daily Review 03/11/2017

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Date published: 5:32 pm, November 3rd, 2017 - 55 comments

Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …

Let’s do this

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Date published: 2:42 pm, November 3rd, 2017 - 11 comments

With a change of Government it is a time for a change in the public entities that run New Zealand.

No renewal for National

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Date published: 8:49 am, November 3rd, 2017 - 22 comments

Bad luck you back benchers!

National reverts to type

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Date published: 7:47 am, November 3rd, 2017 - 225 comments

Bill English has claimed that it is not the role of National to make Parliament run properly.

NRT: Good Riddance

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Date published: 6:35 am, November 3rd, 2017 - 7 comments

“The government is throwing out pay equity legislation introduced by National, saying it makes it harder for people to make a claim for fair wages.”

Congratulations John Campbell

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Date published: 6:06 am, November 3rd, 2017 - 25 comments

Mr Campbell is awarded Presenter of the Year by the Association for International Broadcasting.

Open Mike 03/11/2017

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Date published: 6:00 am, November 3rd, 2017 - 127 comments

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Daily Review 02/11/2017

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Date published: 5:30 pm, November 2nd, 2017 - 35 comments

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She’s back …

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Date published: 3:58 pm, November 2nd, 2017 - 77 comments

National’s Parliamentary list has been announced.  The big mover is Judith Collins who has jumped 7 places to number 9 and she is on the front bench.

Jacinda Ardern, Donald Trump and political manners

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Date published: 2:42 pm, November 2nd, 2017 - 12 comments

In terms of style and approach Jacinda Ardern is radically different to Donald Trump.

Auckland’s impending environmental crisis

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Date published: 11:30 am, November 2nd, 2017 - 12 comments

Unless Auckland Council finds more funding for the environment the predictions for what will happen are dire.

We have an obligation to act on Manus Island

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Date published: 6:20 am, November 2nd, 2017 - 229 comments

Jacinda Ardern faces a test of her claim she can handle Australia better than the last two Prime Ministers. How will she react?

Open Mike 02/11/2017

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Date published: 6:00 am, November 2nd, 2017 - 82 comments

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Remember, remember!

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Date published: 9:03 pm, November 1st, 2017 - 8 comments

Sunday the 5th of November from 12 O’Clock onwards, by the bandstand in Dunedin’s Botanic Gardens.

Daily Review 01/11/2017

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Date published: 5:30 pm, November 1st, 2017 - 44 comments

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Three strikes law to go

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Date published: 3:04 pm, November 1st, 2017 - 147 comments

Andrew Little has announced that Act’s three strikes for offenders legislation is going to be repealed.

Labour plans to stop overseas purchases of residential properties

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Date published: 9:41 am, November 1st, 2017 - 192 comments

Labour has announced plans to prevent foreign residents from buying residential homes in New Zealand.

Open Mike 01/11/2017

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Date published: 6:00 am, November 1st, 2017 - 219 comments

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Daily Review 31/10/2017

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Date published: 5:30 pm, October 31st, 2017 - 41 comments

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Trump spins as Manafort is charged

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Date published: 4:14 pm, October 31st, 2017 - 104 comments

The indictments have been laid and the recriminations are starting.  Looks like the Trump Whitehouse is starting to self destruct.

NZ Government: Stand with the Pacific at COP23

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Date published: 11:50 am, October 31st, 2017 - 2 comments

Petitions and links to further info on COP23.

NRT: Police Discretion

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Date published: 9:56 am, October 31st, 2017 - 19 comments

Idiot/Savant at No Right Turn writes about the Police’s decision to not lay charges against former MP Todd Barclay.

Aquifer recharge

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Date published: 8:00 am, October 31st, 2017 - 44 comments

Lifelong angler John Hodgson explains why the water table in Canterbury and what we are doing to it matters.

(post updated with recommendations)

 

Open Mike 31/10/2017

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Date published: 6:00 am, October 31st, 2017 - 142 comments

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Daily Review 30/10/2017

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Date published: 5:30 pm, October 30th, 2017 - 10 comments

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Deary me.

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Date published: 4:26 pm, October 30th, 2017 - 87 comments

It would seem Labour’s got nuffin when it comes to the TPP.

Teachers will be dancing in the streets at the latest Education announcement

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Date published: 2:59 pm, October 30th, 2017 - 58 comments

Chris Hipkins has announced that significant changes will be made to testing regimes for Primary and Secondary schools.

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