Of course - so why did he not revive it - I do wonder if you have used the link I referred to elsewhere which summarises Roger Douglas's contribution to NZ politics and the impact it had. Further, I am sure Hugh Templeton's book is available in any good ...
As one who reached the voting age (21 in those far of days) in 1962 I have taken an active interest in NZ politics ever since, (actually I had become politically aware some years before that) I lived through the Holyoake years of laissez faire government ...
You must be joking. As I have already claimed on this thread, Sir Michael Cullen campaigned for years on Super reform and was finally able to institute "Kiwi Saver" as a compromise. You right wingers would have obstructed any return to the original Labour ...
Come to think of it, in the context of this discussion, did it matter who sold it off? It was avery bad mistake.
I stand corrected. It was Telecom of course. Another tragedy.
Probably too late for this but suggest that all those who have contributed to the above thread might like to visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogernomics for an excellent overview of the political career of Roger Douglas, the why and wherefore of his ...
In all the comment above no one has mentioned "Tomorrow's Schools" - remember, when schools were supposed to adopt a business model. If ever there was a case of fixing something that " ain't broke" that was it. We had a world renowned system which was ...
I would have thought the re-nationalisation of the railway network might have counted as an example. I am sure that Sir Michael Cullen would have preferred to bring back Norman Kirk's Super scheme but he compromised to blunt right wing reaction. It is ...
Didn't he coin the phrase "trickle down". Yeah right.
Please elaborate!
The real joke about Paddington's argument is that every so called "professional" organisation as its own union and it exists largely to protect and further the interest of its members. Doctors have one. Lawyers have one, accountants have one. They usually ...
That is BS. While I am no longer a paid up member of the party I found Jeanette Fitzsimons an inspiration and joined. During two election cycles I was an electorate representative on the List selection process. You may have had similar experiences and ...
Agreed. Was very sorry when Kennedy Graham withdrew. His loss was huge although I disagreed with his reason for going. It was hugely damaging. James Shaw is, IMO very good value but I could never really take Gareth Hughes seriously. From the incomparable ...
Should have read the introductory paragraph more carefully. This is clearly not the final list.
Surprised that Julie-Anne Genter is only at six. What has Jan Logie done. Must check. Interesting that seven of the first ten are female. I have no actual problem with that but I always though that gender balance was a key issue when the list was made up.
Well said Peter. I concur on every point.
Hop New view reads this. A Tory troll desperate for some negativity to trumpet. There is not too much of that about.
Actually I have - not on a large scale but certainly experienced all the advantages I have mentioned above. I guess that a key point is the quality of the home you purchase and the reliability of the property managers you engage. However, I can assure that...
No one will probably read this but you have omitted to include the case where the landlord has probably (often against equity built up in other properties he/she owns) borrowed to buy the units in the first place. He/she knows that, not only will the rent ...
With you RosieLee. I think this government has done a pretty good job overall but I was very disappointed when JA ruled out a CGT as long as she was in charge. She didn't have to box herself into that corner.
Normally turn the Panel "off" the moment I learn that Michelle Boag is on. Can't understand why this former National Party President is given the air space. She invariably uses it as a political platform. Nearly choked on some of her claims last night, ...
Had those Maori chiefs who signed the treaty in 1840 had even the slightest notion of what was to happen to them, both socially and politically over the next thirty years I venture to suggest that the Treaty would not have been signed at all or would have ...
Perfect riposte.
For you and the followers of Bridges you are probably correct. For the rest of us you couldn't be more wrong.
Couldn't have put it better myself Tiger Mountain. There is so much more to say about the legacy of those Lange years and the negative long term effect they had on so many areas of society but the catch phrase of the time that still rings in the ears and ...
"The truth is that something like 70% of government tax revenue comes from about 20% of the top wealthiest in the population and it is spent on those who contribute far less". I presume that by this you mean income on earnings and not all the other taxes ...
Can you expand on that?
Not sly either but merely making a point and if you go back to Kay's scathing and unsubstantiated opening gambit, then my comment is not out of line.
Thanks for reinforcing that Anne.
Read the article you referred to and can see no reason why Dr Clark "should go" and suggest that Mr Loerscher is probably a Nat supporter who deliberately set up this "stunt" in the hope of embarrassing the government. More telling was, once again, the ...
I don't go in for nasty rejoinders - not my style and it is a lovely day in the garden where I have been doing a few odd jobs. Considering the state of the countries health system when Labour took office, and you know what I mean I am sure, you must have ...
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