I would say so.
I can see it is tricky to post images on here but SUFW did provide before and after screenshots of the HRC FAQ page. It's impossible to know how long the advice was available before the disclaimer was added but it was done sometime between July 3rd and ...
The Human Rights Commission is so totally captured it is no longer fit for purpose. It's been misrepresenting the HRA for ages in terms of sex and gender. They recently changed their website - added a disclaimer to say that their advice is not legal advice...
I guess the test for me - which has already been done - is to see what happens when you ask Labour politicians about what I have said above (or similar). So far I have either been ignored or blocked. So the biggest issue for me is the 'NO DEBATE' stance. ...
Good health policies but as others have said, Labour really need to work on confirming that a woman is an adult human female. Women's safety and dignity depends on it. For the health policies, it's great to see the women focussed language but will they use...
Its great to see minor parties moving beyond opposition for the sake of opposition and instead towards trying to actually achieve something.
This post on reddit may be of interest, at least to the site admins http://www.reddit.com/r/newzealand/comments/32jxb8/cameron_slator_pays_5k_to_hack_the_standard/ https://twitter.com/B3nRaching3r/status/587853589416124416?s=09 Do take the time to look at ...
If we can devote courtrooms to dealing with minor crimes like shoplifting and burglary then I think we can devote some resources to holding the police accountable for their actions. Also it's not as if this investigation and decision were free. It just ...
Perhaps we could have a "please do not use state resources to rescue me" register for those of you who do not want the government involved in every part of our lives. As a society we expect (and should) expect the government to be there when things go ...
I agree entirely, I have been thinking for years that political parties need to actively recruit/attract skilled professionals rather than drawing from their own membership of political activists. This of course has to be balanced against watering down the...
Great to hear someone on the left talking about narrative. The right is masterful at creating narratives which selectively use the truth to make the left look bad. Nanny state, dole bludgers, bad parents, bad teachers. I think the left needs to build its ...
Its interesting that the quoted article emphasized that Finlands education system focused on producing thinking creative students. I firmly believe that standardized testing inevitably measures a very narrow range of skills and abilities many of which have...
Folk associated with the National Front in Christchurch regularly engage in paramilitary training with live weapons wearing camo gear. Two TV shows have covered it including one with Matthew Ridge - The good life?
Actually the protest was almost entirely run by Greenpeace, the greens have never been good at mobilizing the public. They are very good at providing on point useful soundbites however and so punch above their weight in the media.
Also there were dozens of cops at an occupation of the clocktower by students the other day.
Eddie should have included this link http://blog.labour.org.nz/index.php/2011/08/22/the-importance-of-being-labour-2/ The comments thread needs to be read to get the full picture.
I thought Boscawen was a straight up hardworking MP (I think generally he is), but this makes him look like just another bullshitting parliamentary rorter.
Cunliffe says CGT will apply to Kiwisaver and other Super: Hawkins: "Will the proposed CGT apply to all or any capital gains made in course of the trading operations of KiwiSaver funds, superannuation schemes including NZ Super, ACC investments and other ...
Another reason why we have a violence problem in New Zealand, it's openly promoted as a solution to frustrations.
Oh no, one leftie party trying to help another! Good on him. Makes sense and is his choice. But he'd better not actually instruct anyone, that seems to be frowned on
I'm on M tax code, 20% of my wages go on PAYE and EP. Plus I pay GST (probably about 10% of my pay) and all the other taxes on fuel, alcohol etc. The only tax I get back is a rebate on donations paid to charities. Quite a few people pay quite low if not no...
What specifically have they done that is unethical? All parties have a desire for power, it's hardly unique. They will say odd things to try and get power, like: Labour will re-engineer the tax system to bring New Zealand in line with the rest of the ...
Wrong, I disagreed that voters are "instructed" because it's nonsense. Any politician knows that they can't instruct anyone how to vote.
All parties have their own ways of gaming, some could be seen as less democratic than others but in the end we all get to judge and vote. This post suggests Labour can be less democratic: Head Office wanted a local trade union hack to succeed Mike since ...
This doesn't address the cost of super, but it could address one major problem with raising the age of eligibility - people who are worn out from hard work get the choice to receive super sooner. Super age options "United Future's Dunne calls for revamp of...
Your first two paragraphs, allowing for a bit of dramatic license, are in the ball park. "None of the ACT members complained" That's wrong. I saw Act members complaining plenty. The rest, unless you have any proof of it, I don't buy, sounds most like a ...
You're the one making bizarre accusations. And yes, taking the micky isn't very difficult.
You're spaced out again. Not according to Garrett: http://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2011/07/general_debate_21_july_2011.html#comment-854525 I'm well aware of Garrett's passport stuff. It doesn't mean he is printing money to fund National operatives to take over ...
"Long on self-congratulation" I'm tempted to comment on that, but best left as it is.
"bugger all to do with reality" I thought for a minute you were revealing Labour's new election slogan.
Don't be so dopey, you get a bit carried away with your bullshit expansions. Epsom and Wigram are quite different - but they are both examples of one party accommodating another for mutual benefits.
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