Three lies in one
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7:38 am, November 14th, 2011 - 4 comments
Categories: accountability, brand key, election 2008, election 2011, john key, leadership, national, you couldn't make this shit up -
Tags: lies, lying, triple bonus points
Wave goodbye to higher taxes.
Not your loved ones.
Choose a Brighter Future.
Derp de derp.
This is what John Key was promising last election – before he came to power, raised GST, and record numbers of kiwis left New Zealand permanently for a brighter future in Australia.
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- Vosa Vakaviti sustains generations of FijiansThe enduring strength and sustainability of Vosa Vakaviti is being celebrated by the Fijian community in Aotearoa New Zealand during Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week, which gets underway today. “This year’s theme, ‘Me vakabulabulataki, vakamareqeti, ka vakaqaqacotaki na vosa Vakaviti’, which translates as ‘Nurture, Preserve and Sustain ...4 days ago
- New Zealand condemns Russia’s annexation attemptsNew Zealand condemns unequivocally Russia’s attempts to illegally annex Russia-occupied regions of Ukraine, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. “We do not recognise these illegal attempts to change Ukraine’s borders or territorial sovereignty,” Jacinda Ardern said. “Russia’s sham referenda in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia are illegitimate, and have no legal ...5 days ago
- Government provides confidence to those seeking an adventureWith our borders opened and tourists returning, those seeking out adventurous activities can do so more safely due to the steps we’ve taken to improve the health and safety regulatory regime for adventure activities, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood has announced. “We are seeing international visitor numbers begin ...5 days ago
- New hospital opens for Wellington childrenA new children’s hospital that officially opened in Wellington this morning offers the region’s children top-quality health care in one place, Health Minister Andrew Little says. Te Wao Nui has been built with a $53 million contribution from benefactors Mark Dunajtschik and Dorothy Spotswood, with the Government contributing another $53 ...5 days ago
- More single-use plastics banned from tomorrowSingle-use plastic cotton buds, drink stirrers and most plastic meat trays are among single use plastics banned from sale or manufacture from tomorrow. “This is the first group of the most problematic plastic products to be banned in a progressive phase out over the next three years,” Environment Minister David ...6 days ago
- Speech to NZDF Command and Staff CollegeIt’s a pleasure to join you today – and I extend a particular welcome to Marty Donoghue (a member of the Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control) and Athena Li-Watts (interning with me this week) who are also joining me today. On the face of it, some ...6 days ago
- Milestone of half a million mental health sessions deliveredThe Government’s flagship primary mental health and addiction programme Access and Choice has hit the milestone of delivering more than 500,000 sessions to New Zealanders needing mental health support. Health Minister Andrew Little made the announcement at ADL – Thrive Pae Ora in Cromwell which provides mental wellbeing support services ...6 days ago
- Government continues to future-proof arts, culture and heritage sectorThe Government has announced further support for the recovery and resilience of the arts, culture and heritage sector as part of its COVID Recovery Programme’s Innovation Fund. “We’re continuing to secure the recovery of our arts, culture and heritage in Aotearoa New Zealand by supporting transformational initiatives across the motu,” ...6 days ago
- Government steps up kauri protectionThe Government is delivering on an election commitment to protect kauri in our northern forests through the new National Pest Management Plan (NPMP) for the forest giant and the allocation of $32 million of funding to back the coordinated effort, Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor and Associate Environment Minister (Biodiversity) ...6 days ago
- Russia’s Ukraine referenda a shamAotearoa New Zealand does not recognise the results of the sham referenda in Russia-occupied regions of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta says. “These so-called referenda were not free or fair, and they very clearly were not held in accordance with democratic principles,” Nanaia Mahuta said. “Instead, they were hastily organised ...6 days ago
- Govt invests in New Zealand’s wine futurePrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has officially opened New Zealand Wine Centre–Te Pokapū Wāina o Aotearoa in Blenheim today, saying that investments like these give us cause for optimism for the future. Funding of $3.79 million for the Marlborough Research Centre to build a national wine centre was announced in 2020, ...7 days ago
- Appointment of Judges of the Court Martial Appeal CourtAttorney-General David Parker today announced the appointment of Colonel Craig Ruane, Commander Robyn Loversidge, and James Wilding KC as Judges of the Court Martial Appeal Court. The Court Martial Appeal Court is a senior court of record established under the Court Martial Appeals Act 1953. It is summoned by the ...7 days ago
- Government strengthens measures to combat migrant worker exploitationOffence and penalty regime significantly strengthened New infringement offences for non-compliance Public register of individuals and businesses that are found guilty of migrant exploitation New community-led pilot to educate migrants workers and employers of employment rights Implemented reporting tools successfully brings exploitation out of the shadows Take-up of protective visa ...7 days ago
- Livestock exports by sea to ceaseThe passing of a Bill today to end the export of livestock by sea will protect New Zealand’s reputation for world-leading animal welfare standards, Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor said. “The Animal Welfare Amendment Bill future-proofs our economic security amid increasing consumer scrutiny across the board on production practices," Damien ...1 week ago
- Extra measures to increase census turnout in 20233500 census workers on the ground, twice as many as last census More forms to be delivered – 44% compared to 3% in 2018 Prioritisation of Māori and other groups and regions with lower response rates in 2018 Major work to ensure the delivery of a successful census in 2023 ...1 week ago
- Shining the light on screen workersImproved working conditions for workers in the screen industry is now a reality with the Screen Industry Workers Bill passing its third reading today, announced Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood. “It’s fantastic to see the Screen Industry Workers Bill progress through Parliament. The new Act will strengthen protections ...1 week ago
- Mental health resources for young people and schools launchedAssociate Minister of Education (School Operations) Jan Tinetti and Associate Minister of Education (Māori Education) Kelvin Davis have today launched two new resources to support wellbeing, and the teaching and learning of mental health education in schools and kura. “Students who are happy and healthy learn better. These resources ...1 week ago
- Progress continues on future-proofing Auckland’s transport infrastructureTransport Minister Michael Wood has welcomed the latest progress on Auckland’s two most transformational transport projects in a generation – Auckland Light Rail and the Additional Waitematā Harbour Connections. Auckland Light Rail and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have named preferred bidders to move each project to their next phase, ...1 week ago
- Government supports local innovation in homelessness preventionTen successful applicants in round two of the Local Innovation and Partnership Fund (LIPF) Close to $6 million allocated as part of the Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) Māori, Pasefika and rangatahi a strong focus Round three opening later this year with up to $6.8 million available. Government is stepping up ...1 week ago
- More medicines for New Zealanders, thanks to Govt’s Budget boostHealth Minister Andrew Little is welcoming news that two more important medicines are set to be funded, thanks to the Government’s big boost to the country’s medicines budget. “Since coming into Government in 2017, the Labour Government has increased Pharmac’s funding by 43 per cent, including a $71 million boost ...1 week ago
- Government delivers ACC change to support 28,000 parentsThe Maternal Birth Injury and Other Matters Bill passes Third Reading – the first amendment to ACC legislation of its kind From 1 October 2022, new ACC cover to benefit approximately 28,000 birthing parents Additional maternal birth injuries added alongside new review provision to ensure cover remains comprehensive Greater clarity ...1 week ago
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- New Ambassador to Colombia announcedForeign Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the appointment of diplomat Nicci Stilwell as the next Ambassador to Colombia. “Aotearoa New Zealand’s relationship with Colombia is fast growing with strong links across education, climate change and indigenous co-operation,” Nanaia Mahuta said. “Trade is a key part of our relationship with Colombia, ...1 week ago
- 3000 more RSE workers to ease workforce pressuresThe Government continues to respond to global workforce shortages by announcing the largest increase in over a decade to the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme (RSE), providing 3000 additional places, Immigration Minister Michael Wood and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor have announced. The new RSE cap will allow access to 19,000 workers ...1 week ago
- Sanctions on more of the Russian political eliteFurther sanctions are being imposed on members of President Putin’s inner circle and other representatives of the Russian political elite, as part of the Governments ongoing response to the war in Ukraine, says Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta. “Ukraine has been clear that the most important action we can take to ...1 week ago
- New Principal Youth Court Judge appointedJudge Ida Malosi, District Court Judge of Wellington, has been appointed as the new Principal Youth Court Judge, Attorney-General David Parker announced today. Born and raised in Southland, Judge Malosi graduated from Victoria University of Wellington and spent her legal career in South Auckland. She was a founding partner of ...1 week ago
- Visitor arrivals highest since pandemic beganOverseas visitor arrivals exceeded 100,000 in July, for the first time since the borders closed in March 2020 Strong ski season lifts arrivals to Queenstown to at least 90% of the same period in 2019 Australia holiday recovery has continued to trend upwards New Zealand’s tourism recovery is on its ...1 week ago
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- Minister Sio to attend Asian Development Bank meeting in ManilaAssociate Foreign Affairs Minister Aupito William Sio travels to the Philippines this weekend to represent Aotearoa New Zealand at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors in Manila. “The ADB Annual Meeting provides an opportunity to engage with other ADB member countries, including those ...2 weeks ago
- United Nations General Assembly National StatementE ngā Mana, e ngā Reo, Rau Rangatira mā kua huihui mai nei i tēnei Whare Nui o te Ao Ngā mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa, mai i tōku Whenua o Aotearoa Tuia ki runga, Tuia ki raro, ka Rongo to pō ka rongo te ao Nō reira, tēnā ...2 weeks ago
- New strategy unifies all-of-Government approach to help Pacific languages thriveA united approach across all-of-Government underpins the new Pacific Language Strategy, announced by the Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio at Parliament today. “The cornerstone of our Pacific cultures, identities and place in Aotearoa, New Zealand are our Pacific languages. They are at the heart of our wellbeing,” Aupito ...2 weeks ago
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- Oops – the world price dips for dairy products but low NZ dollar is a compensating factor
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- Labor’s plan to save threatened species is an improvement – but it’s still well short of what ...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Euan Ritchie, Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Centre for Integrative Ecology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University Australia’s dire and shameful conservation record is well established. The world’s highest number of recent mammal extinctions – 39 since colonisation. Ecosystems ...15 hours ago
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- Faafoi rejects criticism over new lobbying boss role
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- Poto prefers “Piopiotahi” – does this portend “Milford Sound” being purged from promotions...
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- AUT Action ShiftsYesterday afternoon, Te Wānanga Aronui O Tamaki Makau Rau | Auckland University of Technology, in a communication to all staff, advised that Te Hautū Kahurangi | Tertiary Education Union members covered by yesterday’s strike notice would be ...17 hours ago
- Three Found Guilty In SFO Political Donations TrialThree people have today been found guilty under the Crimes Act of using sham donors to make political donations, thereby concealing the identity of the true donor from the public. The Serious Fraud Office charged seven people with obtaining by deception ...17 hours ago
- Latest poll: Labour takes the plunge as Official Cash Rate again is lifted to 3.5%As the Reserve Bank raises the Official Cash Rate again to 3.5%, the eighth successive increase,with more to come, in the effort to drive down inflation, the political mood has darkened, too. A glance at the headlines point to the symptoms why this is happening: “Housing market still firmly in ...18 hours ago
- PSA Calls On Luxon To Clarify Comments On Plans To Cut Public ServicesThe Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is calling on National Leader Christopher Luxon to provide New Zealanders with clarity about the public services and jobs he intends to cut to fund his $3b plus tax cut package. On the ...19 hours ago
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- Strong Accounts Should Lead To Long-term InvestmentThe Government accounts today demonstrated the strength of the economic recovery from COVID-19 with expenses down, revenue up, and the forecast OBEGAL deficit nearly halved. Net debt was broadly as forecast, and expenditure on COVID-19 was less than ...19 hours ago
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- Lack Of Mandatory Child Protection Training Contributed To ‘avoidable’ Death Of Malachi SubeczNational child abuse advocacy group, Child Matters, says the licence revocation for the daycare attended by Malachi Subecz reinforces the significance of legislating mandatory child protection training in New Zealand. Five-year-old Malachi Subecz ...20 hours ago
- Jami-Lee Ross not guilty in political donations case, businessmen found guiltyFormer National MP Jami-Lee Ross has been found not guilty on fraud charges, but three others charged over donations to the party have been found guilty. ...20 hours ago
- Tax rates a factor for attracting candidates for top jobs, Luxon saysNational Party's leader is standing firm on cutting taxes for the highest paid, despite the turmoil caused by a similar plan in the UK. ...22 hours ago
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- Graham Adams: Did Pakeha really crush traditional Maori medicine?Jacinda Ardern claimed in Parliament in 2021 that her government was driving “foundational change”. As Exhibits A and B for this project — which would allegedly “make a long-term difference to how we see ourselves” — she cited the Matariki public ...22 hours ago
- Gender And Ethnic Pay Gap Equates To $17.6 Billion In Lost EarningsFindings from Strategic Pay’s third annual Pay Equity analysis show the gender pay gap closed slightly this year. However, research shows that gender and ethnic pay gaps, when combined, result in a whopping penalty of $17.6 billion, or 11 percent ...22 hours ago
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- Almost 200 nations are set to tackle climate change at COP27 in Egypt. Is this just a talkfest, or d...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matt McDonald, Associate Professor of International Relations, The University of Queensland Shutterstock In a crucial meeting for tackling the climate crisis, almost 200 countries will come together in Egypt at the start of November for a “Conference of the Parties”, ...24 hours ago
- Albanese is promising ‘truth-telling’ in our Australian education system. Here’s what needs to...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tracy Woodroffe, Lecturer in Indigenous Knowledges, Charles Darwin University GettyImages First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people. In a recent radio interview with ...24 hours ago
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- Finally bold and imaginative: the first major redesign of the National Museum of Australia is a triu...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kylie Message, Professor of Public Humanities, Australian National University View from inside the Great Southern Land gallery at the National Museum of Australia. Supplied NMA. The National Museum of Australia has just opened the most significant redevelopment in its history. ...2 days ago
- In the new A League Of Their Own series, tensions between femininity and queerness are explored in w...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mersini Karkoulas, PhD candidate, University of Wollongong Amazon Prime Amazon Prime Video’s recent release A League Of Their Own has been making headlines with its frank portrayal of queer women, with the show presenting a diverse range of queer bodies ...2 days ago
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- Coroner finds social media contributed to 14-year-old Molly Russell’s death. How should parents an...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies, Curtin University Shutterstock Last week, London coroner Andrew Walker delivered his findings from the inquest into 14-year-old schoolgirl Molly Russell’s death, concluding she “died from an act of self harm while suffering from depression ...2 days ago
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- GP numbers get a Govt boost as our medics (on maternity duties) master the reality that modern-day m...Buzz from the Beehive The big news on the Beehive website today deals with a government initiative to tackle the shortage of general practitioners in communities around the country. The remedy calls for an injection of public funding, but no costings are mentioned in the press statement from Health Minister ...2 days ago
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- Creative NZ shuns Shakespeare as unfit for a decolonising NZ (“out damned spot!”) and channels p...A call for a public inquiry into Creative New Zealand – which raises questions about the legality of fund-distributing processes – appears to have attracted no interest from the state-subsidised mainstream media. The call is made in an article which alerts us to “the role and relevance of Shakespeare in ...2 days ago
- New Training Money An Important Step In Increasing GP NumbersGeneral Practice New Zealand (GPNZ) today welcomed Health Minister Andrew Little’s announcement today that the Government is putting more money into GP training. Initiatives developed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and ...2 days ago
- Outrage over a rapist’s home detention highlights the need for victims’ voices in NZ’s sentenc...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Debra Wilson, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Canterbury Getty Images New Zealanders reacted with anger, confusion and disbelief at the sentencing in recent weeks of 18-year-old Jayden Meyer to home detention after his conviction for rape, sexual violation ...2 days ago
- Dedicated Funding For GP Training A First Step To Deliver A For Future Rural Health WorkforceThe future of a career in General Practice is beginning to look more attractive following the Minister of Health’s announcement today of dedicated funding towards GP training. Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network welcomes the government’s response ...2 days ago
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- Another Rail Debacle In AucklandKiwiRail has announced a large amount of long term rail closures over the next three years, at least, to supposedly get the system “ready for the opening of the CRL” The Auckland travelling public are once again asked to put up with massive commuter ...2 days ago
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Youve got so much choice in terms of lies and deception from 08 like EFA, F&S, anti smacking are all evil and we will repeal them. ……yeah right.
I don’t have Kiwirail shares, no, hang on I think I might have 50000. Oh, so ackshully I did have 100000, but didn’t realise…..
I never saw the contract for the BMW’s. Oh, but I was briefed on it, oh, that’s right…..
But its a dinnamic environment, the GFC is to blame & thats a private billboard, I’ll sue you if you print it.
… and this little cameo.