Were they hand delivered or posted?
That letter from Gerry to Paddy is workplace bullying, surely.
He has a very good family-run spin machine. Hard working maybe in comparison with some other National backbenchers. But Ginny Andersen is running rings around him.
If it's about using more than your share of resources, as some people have suggested MT did, then we can give any number of examples of the greedy rich. Starting with the Cabinet Ministers, their expensive cars and extensive overseas travel.
I am shocked at how many people in New Zealand hate children so much that they want them to suffer.
Michelle Boag does not have such a squeaky clean history herself. Remember the big fine over the Wine Box inquiry. I can't understand why all those rich people who have accountants to work out how to get out of paying as much tax as they can every year are...
The money is not going to the guards though. They are at the bottom of the pile of any juicy contract. Unfortunately, some seek someone even less powerful to intimidate. They are just copying the bullying behaviour of the bosses.
Grant Robertson gave an interesting talk recently on how, if elected, they could improve the public service. Wants more transparency, less gatekeeping, cooperation between agencies, less fear etc. Wants to help create a culture where people are proud to be...
Winston gunning for National Party votes. Wouldn't be surprised to see National collapsing in next few weeks
Meanwhile Labour candidate Ginny Andersen and her team knocked on 500 doors today. That is how you win a marginal electorate.
Michael Laws used to spout this same hatred of poor people and children. Turns out his parenting skills weren't always wonderful.
Simon Collins of the Herald has done great work on social welfare issues and is now on the education round. There seems to be some good mentoring of younger journalists at the Herald.
There's a very good industrial relations policy recently announced. There is also money in today's package for beneficiaries where it is most needed.
UK Labour was 20 points behind two months out. Anything can happen
Russell Brand has changed his mind and advocates voting for the left - in the UK for Corbyn,
Don't you mean average household income? Average individual wage is much less.
If you want an example of an authentic, moving and effective way to use social media have a look at the Jacinda Ardern's Facebook post today of her surprise trip to her sister's wedding.
I suspect most Nats have never been on a marae and have no idea about what it is like. But what a nice place for young volunteers from overseas to stay. I was also disappointed that Radio NZ news fell for the spin. They were quoting 'dozens of complaints' ...
Yes it was disappointing that the panel today consisted of three right wingers. No balance.
I wonder how many foreign students are helping with the National Party campaign? I doubt they have many volunteers so another question is, are they being paid by the taxpayer via Parliamentary Services?
The Minister is now personally attacking elected DHB members. Not a good look.
They are the staunch old fashioned Nats. They dislike this bullying dishonest behaviour so much they are prepared to speak out and risk damaging their beloved party.
'She has many friends there", says Bill. How does he know? People will be polite and friendly to a minister because she is the minister. And public servants have to be as its their job. But real friends?
Sorry Red. Disabled people are some of our most marginalised and discriminated against. For example, a recent study showed they are likely to have some of the worst housing situations. Wealthy landlord National Cabinet ministers have lives full of ...
I commend her for her honesty. It is well known that she is not fond of this portfolio and she is often patronising to and about people with disabilities. People who come to meetings with her are often doing It in their own time and have taken considerable...
Where are the 'democracy is under attack' headlines in the mainstream media, for this blatant disregard of the OIA.
This policy also doubles the refugee quota which is a start in that direction, and has not been mentioned in the commentary I've seen.
Yay, neoliberalism is dead. Socialism is electorally popular, particularly with young people. Lots to celebrate.
Only a month ago UK Labour did badly in the local elections. The turn around started with the leaking of the manifesto. It had bold and old left policies that were very popular and showed neo liberalism was dead. We are not at that point in our election ...
They have probably been using companies like Cambridge Analytica. The data is out there to use it in this way but you need lots of money and lack of ethics to use it. Tories have both (and so does the National Party).
Poll was done straight after the Budget with all the Government spin and before the gaping holes were exposed. Commentators all expected a post cabinet bounce. Once there is a full manifesto released by Labour and nothing new from National the polls will ...
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