Peter's superannuation case is still in front of the courts isn't it. If so it's not proven that national leaked Peter's information
Robertson didn't front up for several hours today to explain his accusations - that should tell us something
One more sleep Mickey. Sounds like national will reveal all tomorrow. I imagine they will be timing their announcement to maximize the government's embarrassment. Or at least hoping to.
Just like Hager back in the day. I believe he was receiving hacked information too. Can you explain how Hager's situation is different/ok cf National?
M If you bothered to read my post you would understand that I expressed no personal opinion on these policies. My post reflects my observations on the effects that the policy positions that political parties in NZ and Australia have on their electorates. ...
Anker..... Your thoughts make sense. I agree that Jacinda probably dropped CGT for the reasons that you state; and in doing so increasing Labour's chances of retaining power. I suspect the polls were turning against Labour on this issue prior to her ...
Mickey You ignore one of the most obvious and one of the age old principals of elections in western democracies. - don't threaten the hip pocket of ordinary voters. Labour was attacked on this issue and failed to combat it. Especially in Queensland.
Dennis Ask Willie Jackson; he's is the self appointed expert in determining who is or is not Maori. Furthermore you could ask him what methodology he uses to make such a determination.
Muttonbird The problem with this theory is that by opposing CGT so absolutely, and in accordance with the wishes of its supporters, NZF has consolidated its position and has enhanced its electability in 2020. The most likely scenario is that we have a ...
Te Reo Thats a hell of spin that your putting on this decision. Almost desperately so. CGT was one of Labour's core policies. if not the core policy. To have to concede defeat on this (and, further imply that its the people of NZ who are to blame - they ...
The circumstances at the time of this poll were unique. The Christchurch massacre had occurred just as polling started and Jacinda was doing a superb job as pm in leading the response to this event. She dominated the media. National, like Labour before it ...
It will probably also ensure that schools are constrained by rigid 'one size fits all' ideologically driven education policies; by the inability of parent communities to be meaningfully involved in the running of their local schools; by stifling creativity...
Micky Mental health is obviously important. And both major parties look like they're taking it more seriously than in the past. However I think your commentary today on National and mental health issues is simply a cynical ploy to distract your audience ...
No he is not. He's pointing out political realities. As we approach next year's election NZ First will need to define itself as something other than Labour's lap dog if it is to have any hope of re election. For starters., watch it apply the pressure on ...
Seems like Martin used a similar tactic in 2011. Dirty politics I'd say on her part
mary_a You can hit exploitative employers without compulsory unionism. For starters they're a very small minority of employers. Compulsory unionism is a blunt one size fits all instrument that will do more damage than good to the economy and therefore to ...
I guess you're referring to Labours kiwibuild programme?
Robert In my opinion, in the end the police are likely to conclude that these were emotionally charged words used in the context of a particular nasty relationship breakdown. Relationships break down every day, and in the moment all kinds of things are ...
You're getting ahead of yourself Robert Glennie. Way ahead. It's sad text motivated by an acrimonious end to a relationship. That is the context. It's a gigantic leap to consider that its a deliberate incitement to aid and abet a suicide attempt. In your ...
Yes Micky. If National had left such a mess, then Labour should have understood the nature of that mess and developed policies to address it well before now. After all Twyford was banging for years about housing when in opposition. That he didn't appear to...
Cinny How do you know that the public is "over this story". Where the evidence? Or are just saying this because Lees - Galloway said the same thing first and you're just being the loyal foot soldier carrying out your duties unquestionably. Sounds to me ...
There is a question around why it is that Hardcore had Ardern's cell phone number. Is it publicly available to all and sundry? I assume not. But I may be wrong. If Hardcore has her cell phone number it does suggest other/earlier communications between the ...
Because the worker's unions control when strikes are called and they call them when it suits them within the law. Employers don't call for strikes nor can control when they happen. In any case a disgruntled traveler on the 21st of December who is ...
And your reflections Anne are insightful and worth making. Acknowledging our behaviour in these situations is a useful exercise because I think it does tell us something about ourselves as humans. This is possibly where your thinking starts to sedge way ...
The thing is Anne that as human beings we inevitably extend our strongest expressions of empathy and related feelings to those who are most like us - our family, and those who appear to live similar lives to us from similar ethnic, social and cultural ...
Sanctuary Are you so dogmatic that you're unable to view this tragedy except through the lens of a rigid left wing ideologue. The insidious implication that arises from you're comment is that because this young woman may have the characteristics you ...
I agree Alwyn. The current mayor and city council fantisise that Wellington is Scandinavia with nice wide flat roads and relatively benign weather. Their attempts to encourage ratepayers to use alternative transport systems to cars, such as disrupting a ...
Jacinda would be proud of you cleangreen for the way you represent the "kindness' in politics that she recently talked about. Not. You sound bitter and angry and unforgiving - no trace of kindness. You are Just 'dead space' in on the left.
Your comment makes no sense ianmac. So read carefully. I'll do my best to keep it simple so that you might just get it. This is true and real. The main item on RNZ's checkpoint this evening was about looming strikes in the primary and secondary school ...
Your comments on your understanding of morale in the National Party seemed to be the main point of your blog Micky. Jamie Lee - Ross's situation seemed only to serve as a platform for you to launch your opinion's from. I thought it would be useful to ...
Well Mickey I also hear that the Labour Party is not a particularly happy place either at the moment. Here are some reasons for that: 1. Still down in the polls cf with National; regardless of Jacinda's 'star dust' ( I suspect that that's wearing thin with...
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