He was more than just a nice chap. He kept the neo-liberal faction (Douglas et al) under control. That's why it was so important for them to replace him with Lange under whom they had free rein.
The IRD list relates to a further information required type scenario. On the list sent to our agency well over 1/3 are not liable due to other factors. Stuff once again wrote an article without all the facts.
It is not often I agree with Robert but on this I do 100%. Most of NZs tussock land was in bush before humans arrived and Mother Nature would really like it to return to that, hence the "wilding problem" which is her using the species available trying to ...
And we used to laugh at a previous PM because he was poll driven. Labour showed a real lack of listening to the people on this till now. Three more years of neoliberalism here we come. Vote Green
... mentioned the Te Tumu development. Ray
Hopefully the disaster for Labour in the UK is not an pointer for their parliamentary elections. If nothing else it should wake the Left to what could happen if they don't get out and vote, hopefully this will be a real energiser for those who tend to not ...
Reported New Zealand's existence to the rest of the world, good for those of us with white skins, not so good for the original inhabitants.
Definitely an impressive list with tons of talent, apart from the low 20s that is.
"If" it goes against Andrew Little I hope those in New Zealand who feel it is the duty of the leader of the loyal opposition to hold the Government to account, are prepared to put their hand in their pockets to group fund his costs.
I wonder what convinced Annette this would be the best for the Party, she certainly didn't seem to be prepared to entertain the idea earlier this week. Doesn't matter it is done now, "a Great Leap Forward", hope so. Any chance of Trevor taking the hint? No...
I see "Red Alert" the Labour Party blog has started up again, must have been the quakes. Good to see the Left given another chance to put their views in front of the public without going through the media lens/distortion
"Their missing millions voted" 45% didn't vote!
Trump has it. Not the end of the World but as sure as H*** not good. It is useful to remember that in the USA even the lefty Democrats are well to the right of the Nats.
I understand the anger But it is not news that the media are going to go over new policies from the left with tooth combs with a help from the right wing bloggers. So how about being proactive and make sure the policies are close to watertight, run them ...
Andrew Little's 'State of the Nation' speech time has been brought forward by an hour Who is organising this, late changes to the time, maybe less people attending certainly disorganisation, white anting anyone?
The "Beagle Boys" strike again Note:One of the Nottinghams complained to the Police Authority that a policeman called them that
I wonder if the reason that Labours lost votes didn't go to the Greens was the perceived cockup/flip flop they made over the Rugby World Cup licensing hours Definitely a vote loser
Not sure what point Bomber is trying to make, a reading of this blog makes it obvious that it isn't a Labour Blog Supporters yes but just as many Greens and other left flavours abound Poor old Bomber has rather painted himself into a corner (and not for ...
I can understand Labour being concerned at losses caused by selling State houses at under their Council Valuation and the very principal but because it will bring house values down Get a grip You can't have it both ways, whinning about to expensive housing...
The record rainfall in Dunedin was a record for the last 9 years And hardly compares with the 12 inches that fell in 1923
So someone has leaked the Party's Election Review When are these fools going to learn that a divided Party is never going to win an election Rule No.1 through the to 10 Ticking a whole lot of boxes is not going to cut it Dam & blast
Peter Talley got the NZ Order of Merit from The Labour Govt Things change don't they
A large scale State Housing push of new houses with training of new builders a la the First Labour Govt And a small devaluation
Not often we agree Phillip! But I will say that will Labours new leader and a few more Nat stuff ups we will have a change of Government come next election Mind you I thought/hoped the same last time but that was before the Dotcom stuffup and the scandal ...
When is the Left and the so called "Loyal Opposition" going to realise while Governments lose elections there has to be a creditable government waiting to take power John Keys hair pulling is (to put the very best spin on it) unbecoming of a PM and most ...
The ironic thing is, by not investing in the children and youth of today, we are setting ourselves up for some serious dysfunction in 10-20 years which will have a far higher impact on the economy than things such as Feed the Kids etc
The strength of any political Council Governance system means a CEO has, supremacy, the upper hand, dominance, power, and control over what they call inferior and mediocre people; thus making ordinary citizens ineffective of their pursuits; and elected ...
And today Winstone "with the greatest respect " says he doesn't want Labour to pull out Anybody who does, really doesn't understand realpolitik politics
I would have thought having an election every three years would be the easiest way to have some oversight But it was Sable who is suggesting some other way of having watchdogs Just wondering how they were to be appointed and by whom
So Sable Who appoints these Independent watch dogs? The Party?
I think Pasupial makes a valid point Regarding your thought that the 25 24 group would be busy with the "horribles" I think if you check the census figures you will find having children at that age is not average behavior Old people ( I am a boomer) have ...
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