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Comment:Luxon under pressure after latest Newshub Poll
Date published: 1:18 am, February 8th, 2022Until recently the media used to consult with the Westpac pundit for comments on the state of the economy and his predictions. Recently it has been the ANZ who have been commenting and spreading negativity and gloom. Now doesn’t a knight of the realm and ...
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Comment:Open mike 29/01/2022
Date published: 6:24 pm, January 31st, 2022... like the huge amount of respect that the Groundswell brigade have shown in their public statements in their links to the anti-vac movement. With the tourism department targeting high-roller visitors, the horticulturists could be waiting a while for ...
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Comment:Open mike 29/01/2022
Date published: 10:08 pm, January 29th, 2022TV1 News tonight - lack of visas for essential harvesting tractor drivers. The husband and wife Groundswell-moaning-agriculturists stood in the vast acres of wheat and beside two or three massive tractors bemoaning the fact that they cannot get these ...
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Comment:He’s not the messiah …
Date published: 3:54 pm, January 19th, 2022And on tithing. After every 10th parishioner passes through a megachurch door, that's one salary notched up. So 10 low-waged worshippers, gives a pastor a minimum wage. 20 and that's the misses taken care of, 30 and that's the verger taken care of. 300 and...
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Comment:Open mike 10/01/2022
Date published: 7:14 pm, January 10th, 2022Nice to see a different thread on this site. So while we are at it, when can we return to a commentary team of articulate knowledgeable pundits rather than the qualification of "I've played test cricket so I'm an expert." Commentary used to be given by ...
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Comment:Open mike 10/01/2022
Date published: 6:59 pm, January 10th, 2022Ah, bliss at last. I had occasion to call the Apple-online assistance today. And the automated system gave me some options. What type of music I should prefer in the possible/likely event, that I might be on hold. I could choose Contemporary, Classic, Jazz...
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Comment:Open mike 03/12/2021
Date published: 3:55 pm, December 3rd, 2021The difference in roles in an airline. I see the (ex) CEO is calling for Auckland's regime to be reduced to "green lights" forthwith. Of course that's why he was a CEO and not the Pilot. The pilot warns that there is a storm ahead and may have to depart ...
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Comment:Shock horror, Ardern chooses to keeps her mask on
Date published: 1:39 am, November 13th, 2021Apparently there are many Aucklanders who are actually getting about, managing to get to west coast beaches for healthy walks and coping well in the circumstances. Actually getting on with life. It would be interesting to know how many of these "failing" ...
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Comment:Open mike 01/11/2021
Date published: 6:18 pm, November 1st, 2021Anyone else getting tired of the emeritus professor Gorman's media contributions to the nation's knowledge on Covid. Here is this weekend's medical expert comment from the ODT. https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/prof-warns-civil-disobedience-auckland "...
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Comment:Open mike 22/10/2021
Date published: 3:37 pm, October 22nd, 2021Just wonder what Ken Ring might advise (though there is a full moon about)!!!
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Comment:David Seymour is all class
Date published: 3:12 pm, October 12th, 2021Why hasn't he suggested that the South Island (Christchurch/Queenstown) be opened up for the thousands of overseas citizens to return home to. Do their mandatory 14 days down there and then allow them to go to all points north, including back into ...
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Comment:David Seymour is all class
Date published: 3:06 pm, October 12th, 2021Just to correct you there for future reference. Hadlee went as a raw talent to Nottinghamshire cricket owning a long run-up. He had to play (John Player) Sunday league in his first year with a maximum of 20 pace run-ups. As a result of modifying his ...
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Comment:David Seymour is all class
Date published: 2:49 pm, October 12th, 2021Supercity, or the original councils - just which would be appropriate in this instance? How could you possibly control movement around the super city as it now is or under the old councils. Seymour's idea is just fantasy... how on earth would you determine...
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Comment:Open mike 08/10/2021
Date published: 7:43 pm, October 8th, 2021Waste Water testing for traces of Covid. I wonder what percentage of non-urbanised communities have their own septic tanks rather than being connected to a mains sewer system. Just a thought.
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Comment:Until all of us are safe none of us are safe
Date published: 2:34 pm, September 10th, 2021Gosh - the topic has exercised the mind such that a grammatical discussion has ensued for the best part of two hours. That said, no-one on here would accept Seymour's actions were anything but dogwhistle.
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Comment:Open mike 26/08/2021
Date published: 8:37 pm, August 26th, 2021I think I need my 3 litre diesel Prado to tow my trailer sailor. It's a '99 model. I should love to convert to an electrical motor, and do my bit for climate change, but I fear that such a powerful replacement vehicle (complete) is going to be way out of ...
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Comment:Open mike 26/08/2021
Date published: 7:56 pm, August 26th, 2021Electric Vehicles. In time there are going to be a lot of serviceable motor bodies in very good condition, but little to no hydrocarbon fuels to power them. Are there any plans for the major manufacturers to make electrical engines to replace the internal ...
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Comment:Open mike 24/08/2021
Date published: 4:23 pm, August 24th, 2021It appears to be one of those "World famous in New Zealand" nomenclatures. Remember the mystery and then release of the name for the NZ cricket team... wait for it... drum roll "The Black Caps!" And that was followed by a plethora of national team names (...
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Comment:Open mike 22/08/2021
Date published: 4:58 pm, August 22nd, 2021What can we do ...? At our local country supermarket this afternoon, as we were about to scan in, a middle aged couple rushed through. The young doorman politely requested, "Excuse me, please sign in." The response was, "HAVEN'T GOT TIME, we're in a hurry...
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Comment:Open mike 14/06/2021
Date published: 10:43 pm, June 14th, 2021Pat - yes RUC, but the diesel that fills the tanks of the farm ute is not from the local bowser. It is delivered in bulk to the farm for the tractors and some of it finds its way into the ute's tanks.
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Comment:Open mike 14/06/2021
Date published: 9:44 pm, June 14th, 2021Pop down to any country golf course and see how many tradies, rural estate agents and farmers have used their "work essentials" to get them to golf. And the farmers are probably using pink diesel to power them as well ...
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Comment:Open mike 07/04/2021
Date published: 8:39 pm, April 7th, 2021On the National Programme today I think I heard an orchardist bemoaning the fact that migrant workers have not been available to work for him and as a result he has acres of exportable fruit just "rotting away". I am certain that I have seen it written ...
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Comment:Dirty politics denouement
Date published: 11:12 am, March 8th, 2021There is a clip of Collins in parliament "attacking" Nicky Hager around the time of the DP book release. Does anyone have the link? Would be great to see it replayed now, particularly as late as September last year, she was clarifying the point that Nicky ...
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Comment:Open mike 14/02/2021
Date published: 10:25 pm, February 14th, 2021Passing through Waihi this evening, I stopped at a garage for a snack, oblivious to the announcements that there was a change in alert levels. (Didn't have access to the news this afternoon) I was doing my routine Covid scan at the door, and some lout ...
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Comment:Open mike 17/01/2021
Date published: 12:32 am, January 18th, 2021During the period of John Key's holding office, a Standard reader kept a log of the "leaders" lies. It ran into pages. It would be an interesting exercise to chronicle the changes of National's stance on Covid. "We should open our borders to Australia ...
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Comment:Open mike 05/01/2021
Date published: 11:15 pm, January 5th, 2021It will be even better as a viewer if: the commentators stop saying "The running between the wickets". Where else do batsmen run for goodness sake, to the boundary or square leg? Why can't they just say the "calling" or "understanding between the batsmen" ...
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Comment:Open mike 12/12/2020
Date published: 4:35 pm, December 12th, 2020Health department's Covid Tracer. I scan at every possible retail, or club, visit and it annoys the hell out of me to watch so many fellow citizens breeze in and out of these places without a care. So now I want to go one better and have the Bluetooth ...
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Comment:Open mike 07/11/2020
Date published: 7:13 pm, November 7th, 2020Apparently Michael Woodhouse is considering a bid for deputy leader of the National Party. Looks as though, rather than renewal, the party is going for same old same old. Collins and her deep involvement in Dirty Politics. And now Woodhouse and his ...
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Comment:Open mike 05/11/2020
Date published: 5:33 pm, November 5th, 2020If you don't read The Herald or listen to Newstalk ZB, or TV3 in the morning, Hoskins, Garner, Richardson, Soper et al don't exist. Simple remedy really. (Stopped reading the Herald when it went behind the paywall.) In fact the list goes on, O'Sullivan, ...
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Comment:Open mike 03/11/2020
Date published: 6:04 pm, November 3rd, 2020Chris Hipkins was fronting in his new ministerial capacity at today's Covid briefing alongside Dr Bloomfield. He was asked several questions which he appeared to front-foot quite assuredly. However there were questions that required Dr Woods to take, ...
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Comment:Open mike 27/10/2020
Date published: 12:45 pm, October 27th, 2020QR codes and complacency. I am really disappointed with the seeming cavalier attitude of many of my fellow citizens. I have observed so many who are just breezing past the codes and going about their busy shopping. I believe there has to be a constant ...
- These 5 spectacular impact craters on Earth highlight our planet’s wild history
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helen Brand, Senior Beamline Scientist – Powder Diffraction, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Image of Gosses Bluff taken from the ISS. NASA I think all craters are cool, I’m just going to start with that. I am very biased. Impact craters ...4 days ago - ‘Change the date’ debates about January 26 distract from the truth telling Australia needs to doSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bronwyn Carlson, Professor, Indigenous Studies and Director of The Centre for Global Indigenous Futures, Macquarie University “Australia Day”, January 26, brings an annual debate of whether celebrations should continue or be moved to a different date. This clash of views means Aboriginal ...4 days ago
- Australia Day hasn’t always been on January 26, but it has always been an issueSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin T. Jones, Senior Lecturer in History, CQUniversity Australia January 26 is a date that sparks mixed emotions in Australia. For some, it’s a day to celebrate all the good things about living in Australia. For others, it’s a painful reminder of ...4 days ago
- Got gastro? Here’s why eating bananas helps but drinking flat lemonade might notSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vincent Ho, Associate Professor and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University Unsplash, CC BY Doctors are reportedly concerned about a spike in the number of kids with gastroenteritis – when tummy infections can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, abdominal pain, ...4 days ago
- Why do cats and dogs get the zoomies?Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Susan Hazel, Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide Shutterstock Does your cat or dog suddenly get a burst of energy and perform athletic feats around the house that would make even a gold medallist jealous? ...4 days ago
- One of these underrated animals should be Australia’s 2032 Olympic mascot. Which would you choose?Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Euan Ritchie, Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University Wes Mountain/The Conversation/Shutterstockl Am I not pretty enough? This article is part of The Conversation’s series introducing you to unloved Australian animals that need ...4 days ago
- ‘An activist masquerading as an artist’: we should all be talking about Richard BellSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bronwyn Carlson, Professor, Indigenous Studies and Director of The Centre for Global Indigenous Futures, Macquarie University Madman Entertainment Review: You Can Go Now, directed by Larissa Behrendt. A new documentary from Larissa Behrendt, You Can Go Now, highlights the life, ...4 days ago
- Leading Professors Say “No” To New Airport At Tarras
Eleven of New Zealand’s leading academics have written an open letter to business leaders and politicians stating that the proposed new international airport in Central Otago “should not proceed”, as it runs against prevailing research. The letter, ...4 days ago - Poll shows change at the top has potential to shift votes
Prime minister Chris Hipkins reiterated yesterday that the “bread and butter” issue of inflation is the number one focus for the government and a new poll demonstrates why, writes Anna Rawhiti-Connell in this excerpt from The Bulletin, The Spinoff’s morning news round-up. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, ...4 days ago - Group Claims Sport Northland Breached NZ Bill Of RightsSport Northland, a community organisation funded by local and central government, has blocked a group from hiring a public venue, because of the political views they hold. Julian Batchelor from ‘Stop Co-Governance’ said Sport Northland has acted ...4 days ago
- Poll Shows Growing Support For Cutting Fertiliser And Cows"New polling shows growing public support for calls to cut fertiliser, regulate the dairy industry to protect water and, while not yet a majority, lower dairy cow numbers," says Greenpeace Aotearoa senior campaigner Steve Abel. The polling ...4 days ago
- Dunne's Weekly: Key And Ardern Broke The MouldJacinda Ardern and Sir John Key have set a new standard for New Zealand Prime Ministers. Too often Prime Ministers have clung to their position, often through thick and thin, until they have been either been tossed out by the electorate or dumped by their ...4 days ago
- New Zealand Government Under Spotlight At UN Review On Children’s Rights ProgressNew Zealand Government representatives will today present to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child as part of the sixth review on the country’s progress in upholding children’s rights. This review is the first since 2016. A New Zealand ...4 days ago
- Small print shows the real impact of inflation isn’t 7.2% but a massive 8.7%
Stats NZ publishes figure for consumers price index plus interest payments, that undermines Government's claim that 'inflation has peaked' ...4 days ago - Small print shows the impact of inflation isn’t 7.2% but a massive 8.7%
Stats NZ publishes figure for CPI plus interest, that undermines Govt optimism ...4 days ago - A policy checklist for the new PMChris Hipkins has promised to ‘run a ruler’ over Labour’s extensive policy agenda. So what’s likely to be on the chopping block? And what could be brought back from the dead? New Zealand’s new prime minister had a busy first day in the job. Fresh from being sworn in shortly ...4 days ago
- Should you wear a bike helmet?Are helmets a necessary safety measure, a cause of health issues, a government cop out – or something more complex? I usually wear a helmet on my bike commute to work. Recently, however, I’ve discovered a new, safer route that mostly keeps me away from rush hour car traffic. My ...4 days ago
- Small businesses offer Chris Hipkins advice: 'Take some of the pain off'
Small businesses across Aotearoa aren't confident the new prime minister will address their issues in time to win them over before the general election. ...4 days ago - 'There to ask questions' – Hipkins to sit down with business leadersChris Hipkins' first big meetings as prime minister are a series of charm offensives with Auckland businesses, as he seeks to understand what their priorities and issue are. ...4 days ago
- Chris Hipkins to sit down with business leaders: 'There to ask questions'Chris Hipkins' first big meetings as prime minister are a series of charm offensives with Auckland businesses, as he seeks to understand what their priorities and issue are. ...4 days ago
- Labour’s electoral mountain remains as high as ever
Despite Labour’s smooth transition to a new leader, there are many potentially insurmountable challenges ahead for new PM ...4 days ago - The insurmountable $147,725 cost to fight your corner in court
NZ is split between those who can afford to use the law and those locked out ...4 days ago - How higher maths can help with your mortgage
The more that students study maths to a higher level, the better for society. No financial literacy course can replace understanding the fundamental mathematical concepts Opinion: The announcement by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of a plan to boost the mathematical capacity of their high school graduates by making maths compulsory up ...4 days ago - NZ rejected Ukrainian request for military vehicles
The Ukrainian Ambassador asked the PM for surplus light armoured vehicles ...4 days ago - Book of the Week: Mum's capacity for sex
A daughter's memoir Younger people may be tired of hearing what an exciting time the 70s was for women. But it remains true, and no less so for those within and on the edges of the literary world. At the time, I was an avid reader – of Atwood, Drabble, ...4 days ago - MMP and my part in the downfall of First Past the Post
MMP won out but big parties still don't like changes that threaten their dominance ...4 days ago - Daily crossword, Thursday 26 January
...4 days ago - Newsroom daily quiz, Thursday 26 January
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- Alcohol bans and law and order responses to crime in Alice Springs haven’t worked in the past, and...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thalia Anthony, Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney Pin Rada/AAP Since colonisation, “interventions” to curb Aboriginal “crime” and alcohol have been deployed to control and harm First Nations communities and people. Nowhere is this more true than in the ...4 days ago
- Chris Hipkins' 'capital O' opportunity to rebrand post-Jacinda Ardern LabourAnalysis - The choices he makes this week will have a huge impact on what happens in October, when we go to the polls, Tim Watkin writes. ...4 days ago
- Should Australia let Kanye West in?Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mary Crock, Professor of Public Law, University of Sydney Evan Agostini/AP Just one year after then-Immigration Minister Alex Hawke moved to expel tennis star Novak Djokovic from Australia on character grounds, his Labor successor, Andrew Giles, is faced with another ...4 days ago
- With inflation still rising, the RBA will almost certainly lift interest rates in FebruarySource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Isaac Gross, Lecturer in Economics, Monash University Interest rates are almost certain to rise again in February, after the latest Consumer Price Index figures showing inflation hit 7.8% in 2022 – its highest rate in 33 years. The data from the Australian ...4 days ago
- Hipkins reiterates plan to rein in projects – but won’t say whatNew prime minister Chris Hipkins has reiterated his plan to rein in some government projects over the coming weeks. But, he would not comment on what projects could be on the chopping block. Speaking at his first post-cabinet press conference, Hipkins once again said his government would be focused on ...4 days ago
- Watch: Hipkins to front first post-cabinet press conferenceFresh from being sworn in as our new prime minister, Chris Hipkins will answer questions from media after a cabinet meeting was held this afternoon. You can tune in below, thanks to RNZ. ...4 days ago
- Big Tech is firing employees by the thousands. Why? And how worried should we be?Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nathalie Collins, Senior Lecturer, Edith Cowan University Tech companies are always in the news, usually touting the next big thing. However, the tech news cycle recently hasn’t been dominated by the latest gadget or innovation. Instead, layoffs are in the headlines. In ...4 days ago
- Prime Minister Chris Hipkins defends cost-of-living record, promises more actionChris Hipkins has put the "bread and butter" issue of inflation at the top of his government's agenda, saying today's figures confirm that's the right approach. ...4 days ago
- Everything Everywhere All At Once leads Oscar nods, shock best actress nominationWith the biggest news in entertainment that I somehow forgot to include this morning, here is Sam Brooks: Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were announced this morning, with indie breakout Everything Everywhere All At Once leading with 11, trailed by both The Banshees of Inisherin and All Quiet on ...4 days ago
- Spare by Prince Harry: more Coronation Street than SuccessionLinda Burgess devours the royal memoir that’s already been half-spilled across the internet to feed those of us – you know who you are – who love to lap it all up. In recent days, in between real news, like changing prime ministers, there’ve been a few laconic locals from ...4 days ago
- Vic Books is closing after almost 50 years – a sign of the times?News that Vic Books is closing down on March 31 has been met with an outpouring of grief, confusion and some existential grappling about what its absence means for Wellington’s very soul. Well, double fuck. After 48 years, Vic Books Kelburn (situated on campus at Victoria University of Wellington) is ...4 days ago
- Immediate Improvement Possible To The Cost Of Living“Congratulations to Chris Hipkins on becoming the new Prime Minister of New Zealand. We applaud his stated aim to “focus on bread and butter issues” like the cost of living and the economy” says Sue Harrison, President of the NZ Property Investors’ ...4 days ago
- Labor maintains lead over Coalition in both federal and NSW Resolve pollsSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted January 17-22 from a sample of 1,606 people, has given Labor 42% of the ...4 days ago
- Watch: Chris Hipkins holds first post-Cabinet media briefing as PMWatch live: Hipkins says at his first Cabinet meeting as prime minister he reiterated his expectation that reprioritisation work will be the government's absolute priority over the coming weeks. ...4 days ago
- Māori seats don't 'make a lot of sense' – Christopher LuxonThe National Party leader's latest comments follow his criticism of the government's approach to co-governance with Māori. ...4 days ago
- Wayne Brown gives two interviews from 108 requestsAuckland’s mayor Wayne Brown accepted just two interview requests from media during his first month of office. That’s despite 108 requests made by journalists. RNZ’s obtained figures showing the total breakdown of requests to Brown’s office, revealing 54 out of the 108 were declined outright, while statements were provided in ...4 days ago
- What is an inflation rate?Statistics New Zealand made its quarterly announcement about the consumer price index (CPI) this morning. A percentage number and the word ‘inflation’ always feature in the headlines about these announcements – but what does the CPI actually measure, and why is that about inflation? What is that percentage? Right now ...4 days ago
- Appointment Of Chief Executive At Human Rights Commission An Opportunity For ResetThe Free Speech Union notes the appointment of Meg de Ronde as the new Chief Executive of the Human Rights Commission, the first ever to hold this role, and welcomes the opportunity for a reset towards core human rights at the Commission, says Jonathan ...4 days ago
- 5 reasons to check on your elderly neighbour during a heatwaveSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Cunningham, Doctoral Candidate in Public Health, Griffith University Shutterstock We all know someone who insists on wearing a cardigan in summer or refuses to turn on the air conditioning because “it’s not that hot”. Chances are this is an ...4 days ago
- The live saga of Marcus Lush’s missing keysTalkback listeners were taken on an unexpectedly thrilling journey last night as the Newstalk ZB host broadcast his frantic search for the studio swipe card. “I probably sound a bit different tonight,” Newstalk ZB’s Marcus Lush told listeners shortly after 8pm. “Am I feeling different? No. Do I sound different? ...4 days ago
- New Zealand (officially) has its 41st prime ministerA smiling Chris Hipkins has officially been sworn in as the 41st prime minister of New Zealand. Carmel Sepuloni becomes the first Pacific person to take on the deputy role. The ceremony took place at Government House in front of senior government representatives such as Grant Robertson and Kelvin Davis. ...4 days ago
- Chris Hipkins formally sworn in as PMIt’s Wednesday, January 25 and welcome to The Spinoff’s live updates. I’m Stewart Sowman-Lund and you can email me on [email protected] The agenda Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni have been formally sworn in as New Zealand’s next prime minister and deputy. Jacinda Ardern earlier left parliament to ...4 days ago
- Annual inflation remains at a high 7.2%The consumers price index rose by 7.2% in the year ending December, Stats NZ has reported. That follows another 7.2% annual increase in the September quarter and an even higher 7.3 point bump in June. Housing and household utilities was the largest contributor to the December annual inflation rate, Stats ...4 days ago
- Ten thoughts about the shocking new Treasure Island: Fans v Faves supertease Matty McLean is melting, everyone is crying and someone has stolen Dame Susan’s rock. Alex Casey and Tara Ward react to the dramatic teaser for Treasure Island: Fans v Faves. Break out the ice cold fizz, cover your face in zinc and heat up the rice and beans, because ...4 days ago
- Jacinda Ardern leaves parliament to hand in resignationJacinda Ardern has left parliament for the last time as prime minister, hugging colleagues and waving to hundreds of supporters along the way. The outgoing prime minister left the Beehive about 10am, heading to Government House for a private audience with the governor general. She was wearing the same ...4 days ago
- Police To Target Law-abiding Kiwis And Create A Slush FundThe Council of Licensed Firearm Owners (COLFO) has today rallied its members to make submissions against excessive fees proposed by Police that will put public safety at risk. COLFO says the huge expense of the new fees will start the long-term decline ...4 days ago
- Working People Must Be Kept At The Centre Of The Response To Inflation – Council Of Trade Unio...Working people must be kept at the centre of the response to inflation, says the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. The impacts of both inflation and the Reserve Bank’s response to it through higher interest rates have fallen most heavily on ...4 days ago
- Meg De Ronde Appointed Chief Executive Of Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights CommissionExperienced non-profit and human rights director Meg de Ronde is to take executive leadership responsibility at Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission. De Ronde will take up the position of Tatau-Uruora (kāwanatanga leader/Chief Executive) in ...4 days ago
- Chris Hipkins sworn in as prime ministerChris Hipkins has today been sworn in as prime minister, formally completing the handover of power from Jacinda Ardern. ...4 days ago
- PSA Mourns Passing Of Titiwhai HarawiraToday we mourn the loss of one of our most formidable Wahine Toa leaders, Titiwhai Harawira died at home surrounded by her whanau today. Titiwhai will be remembered as the Matriarch, the queen of the North who had dedicated her life to upholding ...4 days ago
- Fuel Tax Rises Should Be Scrapped As Inflation Remains Stubbornly HighThe Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Government to cancel its proposed increases to diesel road-user charges and petrol excise taxes over the next few months following today’s announcement that inflation remains stubbornly high at 7.2%. Taxpayers’ ...4 days ago
- Escaped pet parrots threaten New Zealand’s vulnerable native birds – why a ban is the best solut...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Margaret Stanley, Professor of Ecology, University of Auckland Shutterstock/AGCreations Birds sold in the pet trade are often colourful and charismatic creatures. Some can even be taught to talk, and they often provide owners with much-needed companionship. But there are ...4 days ago
- Jacinda Ardern exits Parliament as Prime Minister for final timeJacinda Ardern has this morning arrived at Government House to formally resign as Prime Minister, exiting Parliament to an adoring crowd of onlookers. ...4 days ago
- Climate Action Should Be Bread And Butter For The Chris Hipkins GovernmentGreenpeace is welcoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni into their new roles in Government with a challenge to make real climate action their ‘bread and butter’, saying "there’s no bread and butter on ...5 days ago
- Why are overseas breweries still getting it so wrong when it comes to Māori?The international beer industry has a passion for applying Māori words and imagery to its products. It also remains stubbornly ignorant of their meaning. The Italian craft beer brand Liquida has a new brew out called “Kia Ora”. “It’s another stop in New Zealand for you to experience the explosion ...5 days ago
- Can the rising tide of a ‘taniwha’ economy lift the boats of all Māori?Worth billions of dollars, the Māori economy is creating intergenerational wealth. But the rising tide isn’t lifting all boats. Researchers at Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga are detailing how the ‘taniwha’ economy can be a better force for good. They say taniwha live in the deep. kaitiaki of our moana ...5 days ago
- The Bulletin: UK looking to attract more Māori, Pasifika on working holiday visasNewsroom’s Sam Sachdeva talks to British high commissioner Iona Thomas about the United Kingdom’s push to get more Māori and Pasifika people accessing the holiday visa scheme. As part of the free trade deal signed between the UK and New Zealand last year, the bilateral arrangement that gives young people from one ...5 days ago
- Hipkins to be sworn in as PM: How the day will play outIt’s a big day in politics with the swearing in of a new prime minister: Chris Hipkins. But first, the outgoing leader Jacinda Ardern needs to formally hand in her resignation to the governor general. That will take place shortly after 10am, when Ardern will depart parliament for the last ...5 days ago
- ‘Passing of an era’: Tributes flow in for Titewhai HarawiraLeading Māori activist Titewhai Harawira has died at the age of 90, prompting a wave of tributes from those who knew her best. You can read a bit about Harawira’s life in The Bulletin, but for many she will be remembered for her confrontations with various prime ministers, often at ...5 days ago
- Hell of a day to become prime ministerChris Hipkins will be sworn in as prime minister this morning after Jacinda Ardern formally tenders her resignation. Stats NZ will also drop the latest inflation figures this morning, writes Anna Rawhiti-Connell in this excerpt from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday morning, sign up here. ...5 days ago
- EMERGENCY PODCAST: Treasure Island Fans v Faves supertease reactionWhat has got Matty McLean crying, and then fainting? Who stole Dame Susan Devoy’s rock? And how many hats can Jane wear on one TV show? The Treasure Island: Fans vs Faves supertease has arrived today and we are fizzing at the bung reacting to all of the drama! ...5 days ago
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