A friend of mine who came across Maggie Barry a few years ago commented-"She didn't listen to a word I said" Has a rather high opinion of herself methinks No concept of her role as an MP in a democracy either
Well, the risk to the Coalition government is National finding friends. However, is this really the sort of friend they want. If they are under 5%, they will steal votes If over 5% or an MP, National could be in government 2020
Well I certainly have sympathy for Jacinda- it isn't easy to do the best for the baby AND do the best for your job. Her arrangements sound like she was getting the balance as right as she could- and why the hell shouldn't she? These white middle age guys ...
Russell Brand has a great podcast with Sir Brian Cox, the physicist- they really have a great discussion about the universe etc
They do make very good whisky though.....
Great to see you back Blip. This makes a refreshing change from John key's lies!!
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One minister I have been impressed with is Kris Fafoi. He has effectively front footed issues and nipped things in the bud before they have got out of control. Would make a good Minister of Broadcasting...
Maybe it is an opportunity for NZ food producers to really look at going plastic free. How, I don't know. Cheese I think , would be difficult. Maybe a return to old style grocers and delis where they slice off the big round of cheese and wrap in paper. ...
Lots of really good ideas in the discussion above. I like decendants ideas and also wekas rent cap. If this government wants to address inequality, and lets face it, if it doesn't, it will be really only applying patch ups, housing is one of the big areas ...
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Is tendering a requirement under Rodney Hides Local Government act?
+1 Ed and leaky buildings....
Indeed. Not being able to land your helicopter 6 days a week so you can get to golf was also pretty tough for the CEO of Briscoes. The rich have no idea.
Yes Ian . Try reading the whole thread
The right wing, I have to say are absolute masters of spin and messaging. They don't just hold the narrative, they create it. They create the message and the sheeple repeat it back. And here is the latest Jacinda is a Marxist. It will keep on coming til it...
We bought a house on a hill 20 years ago . We knew about climate change then. Buggered if my taxes are going to bail out all these climate deniers... (is that mean?...)
Bugger Icebreaker has been sold to an American Company Here was a company adding value to one of our primary industries. It seems when a company reaches a critical size or something else maybe, NZ cant seem to hang on to these middle size companies. they ...
Dolores Umbridge returns..................
I like that idea Gristle
Congratulations Winston, and Jacinda Have gone out and got some single malt to toast them
ACT only have 2 policies THE MARKET will fix everything INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY will fix everything else or something
Exactly Anne The answer to the question at the top is that National and its friends CONTROL THE NARRATIVE You don't hear about Labours policies- You hear about Nationals OPINION about Labours policies ad nauseum
All this national green stuff put about by right wing trolls is hogwash Winston can say - If you don't do what I want I'll go with Labour National says If you don't do what we say we'll go with , er, er, er, er, er ( no friends) er I know! The Greens! (...
Yeh, I've noticed lots of right wingers want the greens to go with the Nats Looks like winnie's playing hard ball with them, and they want to play him off against the Greens Silly games. Winnie's no fool
Have an apple tree " Priscilla", blight resistant variety never sprayed it in 20 years Just a bit of seaweed and comfrey. Lots of perfect blight free apples
Can anyone tell me if there has been anything about Nationals position on State Asset sales? Seems very quiet on that front. I think they ruled it out last election, but not this one. I have a feeling if they get back in they will begin the process again ...
Err.. how much income tax do farmers pay Last I heard about the same as a couple on a pension...
There are lots of polling stations open at odd times Fantastic summary from the CTU on where to vote early for your electorate at union.org All I did was google " where can I vote early in Porirua" and up it came
The CTU have great single page A4 for each electorate with the locations and opening times where you can vote. I just did this - I googled where can I vote early in Porirua and it came up! (union.org) These could be printed off and "left lying around" in ...
Dont forget the articles published in 2011 That farmers pay less tax than a couple on a pension. Yes, exactly how much do these backbone of the country people contribute to the whole??
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