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Comment:Will English speak up on Trump's ban?
Date published: 11:31 am, January 31st, 2017well we'll never know what Andy would have done as PM in terms of sending a message to Trump because it will always be a hypothetical.
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Comment:Labour Greens joint State of the Nation livestream and discussion
Date published: 4:37 pm, January 29th, 2017Mate, you are hilarious. Because most of NZ don't have anything better to do on a Sunday that stream an irrelevant event, right?
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Comment:Labour Greens joint State of the Nation livestream and discussion
Date published: 2:48 pm, January 29th, 2017Haha. Even Spark is conspiring against you Leftie...
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Comment:Open Mike 28/01/2017
Date published: 11:10 am, January 28th, 2017"Cocaine heist" in Auckland? Talk about hyperbole. We don't live in Miami, last time I checked.
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Comment:Labour and Greens joint State of the Nation speech Sunday 2pm
Date published: 11:04 am, January 28th, 2017WK, I applaud your positivity, even if it is somewhat misguided!
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Comment:Open Mike 27/01/2017
Date published: 11:09 am, January 27th, 2017Where did I say it was, Sabine?
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Comment:Open Mike 27/01/2017
Date published: 11:08 am, January 27th, 2017She amended her comment after initially calling me a liar. I have work to do, so am not religiously glued to the comments section like some of you are.
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Comment:Open Mike 27/01/2017
Date published: 9:13 am, January 27th, 2017I said residency, not citizenship. Annie being serially stupid again.
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Comment:Open Mike 27/01/2017
Date published: 8:55 am, January 27th, 2017I see it reported this morning that Theil was granted NZ residency under the Labour Government in 2006. Is that correct? If yes, I reckon Iain Lees-Galloway has been barking up the wrong tree. As usual.
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Comment:The shame of homelessness
Date published: 12:03 pm, January 18th, 2017of course he hasn't got dementia. WK just likes to poke fun at mental illness.
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Comment:How do we increase voter participation?
Date published: 11:36 am, January 17th, 2017I care, because unless you direct your focus to other, more proactive measures, the result will be just the same as it was in 2014. I don't see that as particularly beneficial for New Zealand.
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Comment:How do we increase voter participation?
Date published: 10:54 am, January 17th, 2017or you could stop banging on about the missing million. It is about as useful as going outside and trying to spot a unicorn.
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Comment:How do we increase voter participation?
Date published: 9:26 am, January 17th, 2017Ahhhhh, the good old missing million. How many posts will there be on The Standard in 2017 regarding the missing million? I'm going to start keeping score.
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Comment:More Multi-millionaires than ever!
Date published: 3:55 pm, January 16th, 2017"peek" oil? ha ha!
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Comment:Refining that dog whistle
Date published: 3:43 pm, January 10th, 2017Awww, you poor little mite. You'll need Botox shortly with all the cringing you're being forced to engage in...
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Comment:Open Mike 04/01/2017
Date published: 1:37 pm, January 4th, 2017Were you there were you? No, I thought not.
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Comment:Open Mike 04/01/2017
Date published: 1:32 pm, January 4th, 2017Implied on your part.
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Comment:Open Mike 04/01/2017
Date published: 1:25 pm, January 4th, 2017Is that what "Sir Meat Chopper" is said to have said/said to the silly little girl? No, not even close. Stop making shit up.
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Comment:Open Mike 04/01/2017
Date published: 10:45 am, January 4th, 2017The one she posted on Facebook and has since been removed (I wonder why). Where she says "fuck" 20 times in the first three minutes of her rant. Potty mouth. "Victim blaming". Whatever.
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Comment:Open Mike 04/01/2017
Date published: 10:43 am, January 4th, 2017Yeah, Mihi Forbes is really objective when it comes to Maori issues. She's perpetually offended, poor mite.
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Comment:Open Mike 04/01/2017
Date published: 10:29 am, January 4th, 2017Another clown on social media jumping to unfounded conclusions.đ
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Comment:Open Mike 04/01/2017
Date published: 10:28 am, January 4th, 2017What an absolute load of shit this is. If you look at her video (since deleted as she probably woke up with a hangover and was mortified), it is clear for all to see that she is hammered and having a crack for the sake of having a crack. Silly little girl....
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Comment:Rudman on Nats' total housing fail
Date published: 7:52 am, December 23rd, 2016Where did I say I employed anyone, Spidey? I'm an employee in the wine industry. I have two kids and earn a shade over $70k a year. I don't have a say in what my employer pays us, I just turn up and do my work. But, this doesn't fit your narrative does it?
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Comment:Rudman on Nats' total housing fail
Date published: 11:29 pm, December 22nd, 2016Go to bed, pal. Come back in the morning with some proper game. I'll be offline until later in the day, 'cause, you know, I'll be working. You really are a battler and you and your bitter ilk are the reason why National will sail in to a fourth term next ...
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Comment:Rudman on Nats' total housing fail
Date published: 11:14 pm, December 22nd, 2016If you are a pensioner looking to get in to the housing market for the first time, then that's some pretty shit planning. If you're a pensioner who owns your own home, then you'll be enjoying a bit of uplift. I've already addressed the issue of local ...
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Comment:Rudman on Nats' total housing fail
Date published: 10:58 pm, December 22nd, 2016I own my home as tenants in common with my wife. I'm not sure what I'd do with a trust vehicle and how it could possibly benefit me in my current circumstances. I don't have time to have an office at home, I work in the wine industry, which is by and large...
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Comment:Rudman on Nats' total housing fail
Date published: 9:58 pm, December 22nd, 2016Well, if you call putting a roof over your family's head property speculation, then I'm guilty as charged. The house in John St, Blenheim, is the only legal interest in property I have. I also have a $200k mortgage on it. I don't presume to know your ...
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Comment:Rudman on Nats' total housing fail
Date published: 8:45 pm, December 22nd, 2016We were talking about Marlborough, not Wangavegas, that was my point. Tool.
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Comment:Rudman on Nats' total housing fail
Date published: 8:40 pm, December 22nd, 2016Have you actually read the report? Lightweight in the extreme.
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Comment:Rudman on Nats' total housing fail
Date published: 8:31 pm, December 22nd, 2016Mark Stevenson, a local real estate agent talking up the market. That's real subjectivity right there. I subscribe to the Marlborough Express, so I have read it. I bought a property in John St this year for $430k. The CV was $415k. That transaction must be...
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Comment:Rudman on Nats' total housing fail
Date published: 8:04 pm, December 22nd, 2016I'd remove you for being a one eyed fool.
- Can Labour win back Auckland?
The super city needs some attention, writes Stewart Sowman-Lund in this extract from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here. The 2026 campaign starts now On election night last year, ...6 days ago - GDP data expected to show economy remains sluggish
Business & Investing: Economists forecast a GDP reading for the first quarter of between minus 0.1 percent and plus 0.2 percent The post GDP data expected to show economy remains sluggish appeared first on Newsroom. ...6 days ago - Donât be fooled by what âsocial investmentâ slogan meansOpinion: The limitations of the coalition’s slogan will become apparent as it is rolled out The post Don’t be fooled by what ‘social investment’ slogan means appeared first on Newsroom. ...6 days ago
- Christopher Luxon 'frustrated' as trade mission to Japan nearly derailed by Defence Force ...
The prime minister had to hop on a commercial flight to Tokyo - leaving a large business delegation behind. ...6 days ago - The truth about the shadowy âMigration 5âHow five countries - including New Zealand - have quietly created a vast network about those who come and go across their borders. ...6 days ago
- Agriculture is staying out of the ETS. What does it mean for our climate commitments?The exemption of agricultural emissions from the Emissions Trading Scheme has been called an âabrogation of New Zealandâs international responsibilitiesâ. But what have we signed up to â and are we anywhere near meeting these goals? On Tuesday, the government fulfilled an election promise, confirming that agriculture will remain exempt ...6 days ago
- Windbag: Inside the messy drama tearing apart Wellington City Councilâs left wingGather round, because I have some piping hot tea. Thereâs gossip, insults, personal feuds, and an airport sale. Windbag is The Spinoffâs Wellington issues column, written by Wellington editor Joel MacManus. Itâs made possible thanks to the support of The Spinoff Members. For most of this term, Wellington City Councilâs ...6 days ago
- A good keen racistAugust in Wellington in the 1960s. In her flat on Allenby Terrace, directly in the shadow of the gothic-inspired St Mary of the Angels Catholic church, Ans Westra was holding gatherings of a particular stratum of the cityâs creative community. “That was the segment of my life where it was ...6 days ago
- Molly makes half of Americaâs Cup sibling firstNew Zealand sport has been blessed with some dynamic sister and brother duos. Athletes Dame Yvette and Roy Williams; windsurfing Olympic champions Barbara and Bruce Kendall; sevens stars Niall and Sonny Bill Williams. And sailors Molly and Sam Meech â the first sister and brother to win medals for New ...6 days ago
- Daily crossword, Monday 17 JuneThe post Daily crossword, Monday 17 June appeared first on Newsroom. ...6 days ago
- Newsroom daily quiz, Monday 17 JuneLoading…(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){var ql=document.querySelectorAll('A,DIV,A[data-quiz],DIV[data-quiz]'); if(ql){if(ql.length){for(var k=0;k<ql.length;k++){ql[k].id='quiz-embed-'+k;ql[k].href="javascript:var i=document.getElementById('quiz-embed-"+k+"');try{qz.startQuiz(i)}catch(e){i.start=1;i.style.cursor='wait';i.style.opacity='0.5'};void(0);"}}};i['QP']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){(i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o),m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m)})(window,document,'script','https://take.quiz-maker.com/3012/CDN/quiz-embed-v1.js','qp'); Got a good quiz question? Send Newsroom your questions. The post Newsroom daily quiz, Monday 17 June appeared first on Newsroom. ...6 days ago
- The lessons for NZ from EUâs climate backlashOpinion: NZ’s climate-focused political movements must centre economic justice to avoid losing ground to the far right as in the EU The post The lessons for NZ from EU’s climate backlash appeared first on Newsroom. ...6 days ago
- Fonterra doesnât plan on taking the fast trackFonterra has recommendations to improve the Fast-Track Approvals Bill, but says it doesnât plan on taking advantage of the process. A key concern it had with the Bill was a lack of provisions for private landowners, echoing concerns made by Federated Farmers. In the written submissions by both groups, neither ...6 days ago
- Fuelling the oil and gas sectorThe Government’s planned reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban has been unsurprisingly divisive, applauded by some and harshly criticised by others. But Newsroomâs Marc Daalder says in reality, it may make no tangible difference. âItâs possible that the Government repeals the ban and new developers don’t come in ...6 days ago
- Fisheries NZ adopts stronger-than-expected seabird protectionsThe on-board camera rollout revealed 3.5 times more albatross were being caught by fishing boats than expected, prompting officials to adopt stringent new protections The post Fisheries NZ adopts stronger-than-expected seabird protections appeared first on Newsroom. ...6 days ago
- How TÄwhaki Aerospace got millions of dollars it wasnât eligible forA Cabinet workaround saw TÄwhaki Aerospace centre approved for $5.4 million from a regional fund despite officials advising it shouldnât The post How TÄwhaki Aerospace got millions of dollars it wasn’t eligible for appeared first on Newsroom. ...6 days ago
- Thereâs no buying our way out of the environment crisisOpinion: To genuinely tackle the climate crisis, we need to focus more on cultural, behavioural, and policy changes rather than relying on technological solutions. The sooner we accept the fact that we canât buy our way out of the situation through âgreen consumerism’, the more effective our policy strategies will ...6 days ago
- Chinese Premier Li Visits New Zealand To Counter US War Drive
Liâs visit to New Zealand was the first by a Chinese premier since 2017. He held talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and business leaders, highlighting New Zealandâs heavy dependence on trade with China, which took about 27 percent of ...7 days ago - PM catches commercial flight to Japan after Defence Force plane breaks downIt's the second time the PM has been forced to fly commercial in the span of months due to breakdowns. ...7 days ago
- Media Cop Flak For Airing Data Misuse AllegationsColin Peacock , Mediawatch Presenter Everyone seemed to agree the allegations of census information misused for political purposes were serious - and serious enough for the prime minister to launch an independent inquiry on top of official investigations ...7 days ago
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to media from Papua New GuineaThe heads of NZ and PNG have met to discuss signing a new partnership agreement between the countries, regional issues and more places for horticultural workers in New Zealand. ...7 days ago
- Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to media from Papua New GuineaChristopher Luxon is in Papua New Guinea, stopping for fuel on the way to Japan. ...1 week ago
- Chris Hipkins addresses Labour faithful at party conferenceA one-term government, funding for cancer medications and the quality of TVNZ's broadcasting were hot topics of discussion. ...1 week ago
- Whoâs under the cloak? Meet the cast of The Traitors NZAs season two of The Traitors NZ approaches, we introduce the brave souls about to blag and backstab their way to $100,000.   Grab your cloak and get ready to betray your closest friends, because the new season of The Traitors NZ is about to hit our screens. On July 1, ...1 week ago
- Scrutiny Week: When 'government comes to Parliament and tries to justify its spending'The House - Despite Parliament having supremacy, governments often play the boss. This week the tables will turn as ministers face up to backbenchers. ...1 week ago
- Fast-track Bill could boost resilience to natural disasters – insurersInsurance Council New Zealand chief executive Kris Faafoi said the council "especially support the establishment of a fast-track pathway for projects which bolster adaptation, resilience and recovery from natural hazards". ...1 week ago
- Christopher Luxon off to Tokyo with business delegationLuxon says his objectives are to reinvigorate existing business, promote investment and develop his relationship with Japan's PM. ...1 week ago
- Half of hospitals' critical IT hardware out of date, government warnedThe tech in hospitals throughout the country is "fragile and fragmented", with 1000 devices over a decade old. ...1 week ago
- An Ode to .. Rishi SunakDownfall In a secure bunker deep under the Thames The Supreme Leader marshals his final battle plan. He is surrounded by his High Command. On the map, he points at a massed group of flags. âWe will counterattack Marshal Von Starmerâs armoured column With an overwhelming show of force here!â ...1 week ago
- Juggernaut: Unravelling the 'incredible' story of the 1984 electionA new podcast examines the fall-out of Robert Muldoon's drunken snap election call and the way it changed NZ politics forever. ...1 week ago
- Chinese premier departs for Australia after Fonterra visitFonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell says the company has built a strong relationship with its partners in China over the years. ...1 week ago
- Transport Minister stops short of saying new roads of national significance to be tolledChris Bishop said on Thursday Simeon Brown had "already signalled that each of our new Roads of National Significance will be tolled". But will they? ...1 week ago
- 501 deportations: The thorn in the trans-Tasman relationship returnsFocus on Politics - New Zealand has been hit by a 501 boomerang, with Australia this month backtracking on its commitment around deportations. ...1 week ago
- NZ foreign policy not affected by inclusion in US military framework – ministerThe United States unilaterally added New Zealand to its military-industrial base framework 18 months ago. ...1 week ago
- Cabinet papers reveal WorkSafe faced nearly $18m deficit, needed bailoutThe extent of WorkSafe's woes, and its deficit - and plans to cut 170 staff to plug it last year - have been revealed in a newly released Cabinet paper. ...1 week ago
- Review of health and safety law long overdue, businesses say"There are all sorts of inconsistencies that this consultation could help with," the chair of a think tank says. ...1 week ago
- University education is about to get more expensiveStriking Auckland University students called off their protest against high rent costs last week, but if a proposal from the Budget goes ahead, the price of education in New Zealand will only get worse. In a press release titled ‘Rewarding hard work in tertiary education and training‘, Minister for Tertiary ...1 week ago
- Short story: Market Day, by Sue WoottonThe miniature ladies had been coming to the Villa Soleil on Friday mornings for a year, ever since Mrs Burton suffered the stroke that made it impossible for her to attend the miniature meetings at the other ladiesâ houses. On Bethâs first Friday, they alighted in the spacious high-ceilinged front ...1 week ago
- The Secret Diary of .. Christopher LuxonMONDAY First they came for me over claiming a housing allowance that was well within the rules. I tried to speak out â but was told to be silent. And now they have come for another National MP who is claiming a housing allowance which is well within the rules. ...1 week ago
- Workers get their say ahead of health and safety overhaulBusinesses and workers around the country now have the opportunity to tell the Government what is, or isn’t, working when it comes to health and safety rules. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden has confirmed consultation is now open for a review of the almost 10-year-old Health and Safety ...1 week ago
- The Weekend: Must everything be a competition?Editor Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was and the urge to win. MĆrena and welcome to The Weekend. Last week I gave a shout out to our award winning journalists on staff and this week itâs all about not being so competitive. In fairness, I donât consider industry ...1 week ago
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- âYour exit song for any partyâ: Ringlets share their perfect weekend playlistPost-punk quartet Ringlets share the songs that would soundtrack their perfect weekend. Picture this: itâs 11am on a Sunday morning, the sun is out, and youâre tending to the garden while listening to âNew Lifeâ by Ringlets on repeat. This is the optimal way to enjoy the new single from ...1 week ago
- âThe sort of book that lingersâ: My Brilliant Sister by Amy Brown, reviewedAmy Brownâs debut novel is a three-part ode to family and art-making interrupted. My Brilliant Sister is a marginalia-worthy literary tryptych â a novel in three parts, with three very distinct point of view characters â that explores creation in all its forms, from childbirth to art and everything in ...1 week ago
- The need for speed: What I learnt competing in an online jigsaw puzzle competitionSpeed puzzling is like a marathon for the mind â intense, demanding, surprisingly exhausting. But does turning it into a sport destroy it as a relaxing pastime? Watching the highlights of the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship makes me want to be sick. Dozens of teams in matching T-shirts swarm around ...1 week ago
- Photo essay: In Case of Emergency, portraits of a haunting and beautiful polar worldI joined an expedition to South Georgia island, a remote and ecologically vulnerable place, with camera in hand. This is what I saw. In October of 2023, I was one of 22 âInspiring Explorersâ who ventured to remote South Georgia, a sub-antarctic island, as part of the Antarctic Heritage Trustâs ...1 week ago
- Remembering Young George, the barber who cut Aucklandâs hair foreverHe earned 5c for his first cut in 1955, and $35 for his last in March. Duncan Greive recalls the life of his late barber, âYoungâ George Dyas, who never stopped snipping. The Sunday Essay is made possible thanks to the support of Creative New Zealand. âIf youâre reading this you ...1 week ago
- Tense scenes outside Chinese Premier's Auckland hotelBoth supporters and protesters showed up at Chinese premier Li Qiang's accommodation on Friday. ...1 week ago
- Waitangi Tribunal inquiry: Crown accused of 'gaslighting' MÄori through te reo policyThe government will be judged on its actions, rather than words, in its approach to te reo in the public sector, lawyer says. ...1 week ago
- The Week in Politics: Data misuse, MPs' perks and talks with ChinaAnalysis - The government gets serious about the alleged misuse of census data, and there are more revelations about MPs paying rent to themselves with taxpayer dollars. ...1 week ago
- Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Welcomes More Conversation Around Ethnicity Pay GapâHowever, itâs not enough to talk about the gender pay gap alone. We must include ethnicity in all pay transparency conversations.â ...1 week ago
- Fast Track Bill Threatens Democracy And Environment, Say AnglersThe NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers objects strongly to the proposed law because it violates that sacred principle. ...1 week ago
- Review An Opportunity To Strengthen Workplace Health And SafetyNZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is calling on Minister Brooke van Velden to ensure that her review of workplace health and safety puts the voices of workers front and centre. ...1 week ago
- Ministerâs H&S Consultation Must Consider Stalled Progress From GovernmentAn announcement today from the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Hon Brooke van Velden that she will be starting a substantial consultation on work health and safety, must consider the stalled progress from government and continued absence ...1 week ago
- Thousands Of Parents Still Waiting Two Years After Resident Visas ReopenFamilies are fed up with delays and a lottery to allow their overseas parents to join them permanently. ...1 week ago
- Ekos Welcomes Removal Of Financial Barrier To Native Forest Projects In The NZETSEkos is welcoming todayâs statement by Forestry Minister Todd McClay on supporting the forest sector and the governmentâs removal of a service fee on all forests registered in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZETS). ...1 week ago
- Government passing infrastructure funding woes to councils – LabourKieran McAnulty says it looks like the government "has no intention" of helping local government after a new announcement about funding for infrastructure . ...1 week ago
- Government Refuses To Fund Cancer Drugs, Instead Bows To Gaming Sector LobbyistsThe Taxpayersâ Union is urging the government to rethink corporate welfare for the gaming sector and direct that funding into life-saving medicines instead. ...1 week ago
- Te Urewera Board And TĆ«hoe Look To The Future After Court ResolutionTe Urewera Board and TĆ«hoe are moving ahead with plans to re-imagine the future of Te Urewera as the homeland of TĆ«hoe and a place that is accessible to all New Zealanders. ...1 week ago
- Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestryForestry Minister Todd McClay says cutting the charge for 2023-24 will give forest owners certainty. ...1 week ago
- Fast-Track Bill Fails To Uphold Childrenâs Rights: Save The ChildrenChild rights organisation Save the Children is calling for political leaders to withdraw the Fast-Track Approvals Bill, saying it fails to uphold childrenâs rights and the potential negative impact on children now and in the future is too great a risk. ...1 week ago
- The Friday Poem: âThe white roomâ by Vincent OâSullivanA poem from Vincent OâSullivanâs posthumous collection Still Is. The white room It was not so much that I asked to leave the party, as several suggesting I might feel more comfortable, shall we say, elsewhere? They kindly made sure my glass was freshly attended, then took my arm, solicitously, ...1 week ago
- A Long-Overdue Review Of Health And SafetyThe Initiative pointed to stronger cost-benefit assessment, as well as revisiting the rules around personal liability for health and safety outcomes, as promising starting points for review. ...1 week ago
- The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending June 14The only published and available best-selling indie book chart in New Zealand is the top 10 sales list recorded every week at Unity Booksâ stores in High St, Auckland, and Willis St, Wellington. First, a quick PSA: Unity Books has a flash new website that lets you search and purchase ...1 week ago
- Rethink On Health And Safety WelcomedTransporting New Zealand interim CEO Dom Kalasih has welcomed the announcement today by Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden, that the government is beginning consultation on health and safety at work. ...1 week ago
- New gun laws in place by 2026 – Nicole McKeeThe government will rewrite the country's gun laws as part of its planned firearms reforms. ...1 week ago
- Infrastructure industry backs move towards more tolls, congestion chargesBut some are arguing the question isn't how to pay for motorways but whether to build them at all. ...1 week ago
- Forestry Sector Welcomes Government Intent To Engage And Spur GrowthTodayâs announcements on growing the forestry sector from Forestry Minister Todd McClay will resonate with industry leaders across forestry and wood products sector, says FIEA events director John Stulen. âWith our sector delivering the most carbon-friendly ...1 week ago
- The Brokenwood Mysteries must never dieHow is this show about murder and mayhem such a comforting watch? This is an excerpt from our weekly pop culture newsletter Rec Room. Sign up here. In the dark of night, a mysterious figure drags a body through a sea of mud. The next morning, as the local community celebrates ...1 week ago
- Government announces $90 million for specialist school repairs, buildsThe government is committing $90 million to redevelop specialist facilities and increase satellite classrooms for students with high needs, Education Erica Stanford has announced. ...1 week ago
- Inquiry Into The Protection Of Personal InformationActing Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott today announced the details of an inquiry into allegations that personal information provided to government agencies was misused by third-party service providers. ...1 week ago
- How to read a poem: Houseplants by Megan KitchingThe latest in a semi-regular series that breaks down a poem to analyse what itâs really trying to tell us. Megan Kitching won the Jessie Mackay Prize for Poetry (best first book award) in this yearâs Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. But Iâd heard about her poetry long before that. ...1 week ago
- Climate Forestry Association Welcomes Govtâs Commitment To ForestryClimate Forestry Association chief executive Andrew Cushen says the Government has shown a thorough understanding of the importance of the forestry sector. ...1 week ago
- Government Must Scrap Failing Film Subsidies And Fund Pharmac InsteadThe Taxpayersâ Union is calling on the government to axe all taxpayer funding for films and direct that money into Pharmac instead following reports that the Film Commission spent $88 million on film subsidies that generated just $14 million in ...1 week ago
- New Report Sparks Call For More Support For NZâs Volunteer FirefightersThe United Fire Brigadesâ Association (UFBA) is calling for more support for volunteer firefighters with a new report showing they deliver $823 million of value to Aotearoa every year. ...1 week ago
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