"National Cannibalised the political right" then Bill English and National members gloat to the media, about their large percentage, as if this was the old days before we moved to MMP. Now they have a problem of their own making, negotiating with Winston ...
Selfishness and ignorance are not virtues, I am sad to realise how many selfish we have in this country, disenchantment so it is back to the peace of the garden for a while.
Thank you for your knowledgeable contribution LPRENT. Sadly it is likely beyond the the [ self interested] comprehension of a certain group of farmers.
Yes fairness and justice for Aotearoa ! we need more Mickey Savage's
It is a plus that we have some good journalists left to inform us. This shame is not the Aotearoa that we want -----now it is time to vote for change.
I look forward to your blog stories rOb, they are insightful and concise and keep me coming back to 'theStandard'. Following lots of unpleasant days, the weather is fine and sunny in Auckland today so I am hoping for a fine day on Saturday with lots of ...
And then there is Climate Change and our environment ---- mark D. for the National government over the last nine years.
I voted a week ago so it is not aimed at me. It would good to take it to the malls, post shops, supermarkets and streets.
When I look at the polling I am grateful that we have a lot of people who do believe in the importance of the good of the whole community and making a better nation. Sadly we have another lot who can not get past self interest ! just as sadly there are ...
Making devious plans with National's finance minister made answering the first question re: honesty in politics difficult for Bill English. Did you notice? I think that our reporters are kept so busy that they do not have time to think deeply hence ...
Lets do this helping our children to be more creative and learn better is not spending more on national standards. I think that showing more respect for teachers and allowing them to use their creativity would be a good start. Spending on eliminating ...
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Thank you for your vigilance Anthony. I do not listen to Smalley on the radio nor do I buy the Auckland daily newspaper because of its history of right wing bias. Was this story printed in the newspaper? As a young person in our local peace group, I ...
I repeat my request, please find another photo of Winston Peters as I do not like to see The Standard participating in dirty Politics.
Will you you please find and use another photo of Winston Peters . as this is another form of dirty politics. [I am not a Peters voter but I do know that visuals are frequently used against women] [I chose this photo because it is of Peters looking filthy ...
Lets celebrate after the election. The election would be much more boring without the The Standard !
AWESOME Blip We are better off with your hardwork and generosity ! Paula Bennett was not given the job of environment for her scientific knowledge or even her environmental aspirations , I suspect it was for her ability to spin . Above there is plenty of ...
I agree with you Marja , we certainly do not have the Kiwi dream, as the child poverty number is a disgrace. If not addressed soon, consequences will be magnified and problems made more difficult and more expensive to deal with . I hope that people will ...
RedLogix I do not know how much of parliament that you have watched or whether you are not as old as I am but I cannot think of anyone in parliament with as much charisma as Annette. A really clever mimic has to be clever !
What a long and great contribution, your good humour has always been a winner. Annette never pushed to be leader although she would have been ideal and my choice.
Removing poverty is very important for a left leaning Government, unfortunately Metiria's comments do nothing to help the poor, changing the policy WILL. I do not think the comments could have been well thought through as in the long-term they might be ...
To Mordecai, If not lies, there was incompetent messaging from the Conservative Government [it is not pc for them to blame incompetent voters]. I note the comment of Paddy Ashdown, re: this Brexit decision, "A monumental act of self harm which will ...
Yes, some good policy there, the issue is if they understand climate change, would they go into government with National [the pretenders] ?
Thank you + 100 loyal woman. Annette has awesome people skills that have enabled her to make an outstanding contribution as an MP . I am hoping that she finds a new venture to focus that bounty of skills on.
Good thinking, this is a committee where the senior MP of the house can diligently use some of his experience. The bets are high that Winston Peters will increase his options for influence at the next election.
+ !00 marty mars I agree this is a good post, you bring great clarity to the issues Anthony Robins. Yes this government choose to be blind to their viciousness to the vulnerable.
I do not doubt the Green Party's commitment to environmental issues as they have a voting record as back up. It is good that Vernon Tava did not reach the leadership team with those condescending attitudes. Now he finds the Excuses Party appealing, no ...
Timely says it all --- time for serious thinking.
I did not think that I would ever see Hone Harawira moving to prop up a National Government. The Maori Party have been bad news for Maori by doing that.
Duncan Webb has to be a very good choice against a developer and MP for Christchurch Central.
For those of us who have been supporting change for a better Aotearoa for a long time, we know that Willie Jackson has good credentials to be part of the Labour Team. I remember when he was a member in the past and I welcome him back . [TheStandard: A ...
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