What Government crisis?
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5:06 pm, September 19th, 2018 - 35 comments
Categories: labour, Media, nz first, winston peters, you couldn't make this shit up -
Tags: refugees, treaty issues
News of the Coalition’s bad health appears to be something of a beat up.
Exhibit A is this tweet.
Since coalition Govt formation there have been 1055 items considered and signed off by Cabinet and Cabinet Committees. There have been four issues, endlessly recycled amongst the commentariat, that are being resolved as we speak đ. #Trysomeperspective
— Winston Peters (@winstonpeters) September 18, 2018
Four contentious items out of 1,0595 in total is not many.
And they appear to be resolved as time goes by.
For instance today it was announced that the number of refugees that would be accepted into the country would increase to 1,500 by 2020. Good decision.
Yesterday the new Crown Agency for treaty settlements was formally announced.
The Labour Relations reforms are still being worked through.
And the three strikes repeal is still a possibility although it seems clear the NZ First MPs, or some of them, want to appear to be tough on crime.
But this means that in only two out of 1,0595 decisions the parties have not been able at this stage to reach agreement.
This is not unusual in an MMP environment. Remember last Government when National’s RMA changes were thwarted by the Maori Party and Peter Dunne and it was forced to enact a watered down version?
News of this Government being in turmoil are greatly exaggerated.
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- Scholarships honouring Ngarimu VC and the 28th (MÄori) Battalion announcedFifteen Äkonga MÄori from across Aotearoa have been awarded the prestigious Ngarimu VC and 28th (MÄori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships and Awards for 2023, Associate Education Minister and Ngarimu Board Chair, Kelvin Davis announced today. Â The recipients include doctoral, mastersâ and undergraduate students. Three vocational training students and five wharekura students, ...4 days ago
- Appointment of Judge of the Court of Appeal and Judge of the High CourtHigh Court Judge Jillian Maree Mallon has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal, and District Court Judge Andrew John Becroft QSO has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, AttorneyâGeneral David Parker announced today. Justice Mallon graduated from Otago University in 1988 with an LLB (Hons), and with ...4 days ago
- NZ still well placed to meet global challengesThe economy has continued to show its resilience despite todayâs GDP figures showing a modest decline in the December quarter, leaving the Government well positioned to help New Zealanders face cost of living pressures in a challenging global environment. âThe economy had grown strongly in the two quarters before this ...4 days ago
- Western Ring Route CompleteAucklanders now have more ways to get around as Transport Minister Michael Wood opened the direct State Highway 1 (SH1) to State Highway 18 (SH18) underpass today, marking the completion of the 48-kilometre Western Ring Route (WRR). âThe Government is upgrading New Zealandâs transport system to make it safer, more ...4 days ago
- Briefings to Incoming MinistersThis section contains briefings received by incoming ministers following changes to Cabinet in January. Some information may have been withheld in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982. Where information has been withheld that is indicated within the document. ...4 days ago
- Teaming up for a stronger, more resilient FijiAotearoa New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta reaffirmed her commitment to working together with the new Government of Fiji on issues of shared importance, including on the prioritisation of climate change and sustainability, at a meeting today, in Nadi. Fiji and Aotearoa New Zealandâs close relationship is underpinned by the Duavata ...5 days ago
- Investment in blue highway a lifeline for regional economies and cyclone recoveryThe Government is delivering a coastal shipping lifeline for businesses, residents and the primary sector in the cyclone-stricken regions of Hawkes Bay and TairÄwhiti, Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan announced today. The Rangitata vessel has been chartered for an emergency coastal shipping route between Gisborne and Napier, with potential for ...5 days ago
- Next steps developing clean energy for NZThe Government will progress to the next stage of the NZ Battery Project, looking at the viability of pumped hydro as well as an alternative, multi-technology approach as part of the Governmentâs long term-plan to build a resilient, affordable, secure and decarbonised energy system in New Zealand, Energy and Resources ...5 days ago
- Statement from the Prime Minister on Stuart NashThis morning I was made aware of a media interview in which Minister Stuart Nash criticised a decision of the Court and said he had contacted the Police Commissioner to suggest the Police appeal the decision. The phone call took place in 2021 when he was not the Police Minister. ...6 days ago
- CPTPP Trade Ministers coming to AucklandThe Governmentâs sharp focus on trade continues with Aotearoa New Zealand set to host Trade Ministers and delegations from 10 Asia Pacific economies at a meeting of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Commission members in July, Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien OâConnor announced today. âNew Zealand ...6 days ago
- Govt approves $25 million extension for cyclone-affected businesses$25 million boost to support more businesses with clean-up in cyclone affected regions, taking total business support to more than $50 million Demand for grants has been strong, with estimates showing applications will exceed the initial $25 million business support package Grants of up to a maximum of $40,000 per ...6 days ago
- More than 160,000 new Kiwis to call NZ home80 per cent of 2021 Resident Visas applications have been processed â three months ahead of schedule Residence granted to 160,000 people 84,000 of 85,000 applications have been approved Over 160,000 people have become New Zealand residents now that 80 per cent of 2021 Resident Visa (2021RV) applications have been ...6 days ago
- New Zealand to attend regional security meeting in AustraliaThe Lead Coordination Minister for the Governmentâs Response to the Royal Commissionâs Report into the Terrorist Attack on the Christchurch Mosques travels to Melbourne, Australia today to represent New Zealand at the fourth Sub-Regional Meeting on Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Security. âThe Government is committed to reducing the threat of terrorism ...6 days ago
- Health and safety action plan for portsThe health and safety practices at our nationâs ports will be improved as part of a new industry-wide action plan, Workplace Relations and Safety, and Transport Minister Michael Wood has announced. âFollowing the tragic death of two port workers in Auckland and Lyttelton last year, I asked the Port Health ...6 days ago
- Bikes and scooters to be exempt from FBTBikes, electric bikes and scooters will be added to the types of transport exempted from fringe benefit tax under changes proposed today. Revenue Minister David Parker said the change would allow bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, electric scooters, and micro-mobility share services to be exempt from fringe benefit tax where they ...7 days ago
- Foreign Affairs Minister to reaffirm our close relationship with FijiForeign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will hold bilateral meetings with Fiji this week. The visit will be her first to the country since the election of the new coalition Government led by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sitiveni Rabuka. The visit will be an opportunity to meet kanohi ki ...7 days ago
- New legislation to streamline Cyclone recoveryThe Government is introducing the Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Bill to ensure the recovery and rebuild from Cyclone Gabrielle is streamlined and efficient with unnecessary red tape removed. The legislation is similar to legislation passed following the Christchurch and KaikĹura earthquakes that modifies existing legislation in order to remove constraints ...7 days ago
- Cost of living package: More bread and butter support for Kiwi familiesApproximately 1.4 million people will benefit from increases to rates and thresholds for social assistance to help with the cost of living Superannuation to increase by over $100 a pay for a couple Main benefits to increase by the rate of inflation, meaning a family on a benefit with children ...1 week ago
- Freeing up more government bandwidth and money to focus on the cost of living$1 billion in savings which will be reallocated to support New Zealanders with the cost of living A range of transport programmes deferred so Waka Kotahi can focus on post Cyclone road recovery Speed limit reduction programme significantly narrowed to focus on the most dangerous one per cent of state ...1 week ago
- State of National Emergency to end for TairÄwhiti and Hawkeâs BayThe remaining state of national emergency over the TairÄwhiti and Hawkeâs Bay regions will end on Tuesday 14 March, Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty announced today. Minister McAnulty gave notice of a national transition period over these regions, which will come into effect immediately following the end of the ...1 week ago
- Government delivers on Dawn Raids commitmentThe Government is today delivering on one of its commitments as part of the New Zealand Governmentâs Dawn Raids apology, welcoming a cohort of emerging Pacific leaders to Aotearoa New Zealand participating in the He Manawa TÄŤtÄŤ Scholarship Programme. This cohort will participate in a bespoke leadership training programme that ...1 week ago
- New plan to increase productivity and high wage jobs across advanced manufacturing sectorIndustry Transformation Plan to transform advanced manufacturing through increased productivity and higher-skilled, higher-wage jobs into a globally-competitive low-emissions sector. Co-created and co-owned by business, unions and workers, government, MÄori, Pacific peoples and wider stakeholders. A plan to accelerate the growth and transformation of New Zealandâs advanced manufacturing sector was launched ...1 week ago
- Aotearoa New Zealand supports Pacific countries to combat animal disease New Zealand will provide support for Pacific countries to prevent the spread of harmful animal diseases, Associate Minister of Agriculture Meka Whaitiri said. The Associate Minister is attending a meeting of Pacific Ministers during the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry in Nadi, Fiji. âHighly contagious diseases such as African ...2 weeks ago
- Government delivers better public transport for ChristchurchThe Public Transport Futures project will deliver approximately: 100 more buses providing a greater number of seats to a greater number of locations at a higher frequency Over 470 more bus shelters to support a more enjoyable travel experience Almost 200 real time display units providing accurate information on bus ...2 weeks ago
- Minister praises education heroes in cyclone damaged regionsAll but six schools and kura have reopened for onsite learning All students in the six closed schools or kura are being educated in other schools, online, or in alternative locations Over 4,300 education hardpacks distributed to support students Almost 38,000 community meals provided by suppliers of the Ka Ora ...2 weeks ago
- Government investments drive health and business outcomes in the Bay of PlentyA new health centre has opened with financial support from the Government and further investment has been committed to projects that will accelerate MÄori economic opportunities, Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan says. Community health provider QE Health will continue its long history in Rotorua with the official opening of the ...2 weeks ago
- UK NZ Working Holiday Scheme upgradedThe new three year NZ UK Working Holiday Visas (WHV) will now be delivered earlier than expected, coming into force by July this year in time to support businesses through the global labour shortages Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says. The improved WHV, successfully negotiated alongside the NZ UK Free trade ...2 weeks ago
- 2023 Offshore Renewable Energy Forum, New PlymouthIt seems like only yesterday that we launched the discussion document Enabling Investment in Offshore Renewable Energy, which is the key theme for this Forum. Everyone in this room understands the enormous potential of offshore wind in Aotearoa New Zealand â and particularly this region. Establishing a regime to pave ...2 weeks ago
- Milestone reached in crack down on gangsPolice has reached a major milestone filing over 28,000 charges related to Operation Cobalt. âIâm extremely proud of the fantastic work that our Police has been doing to crack down on gangs, and keep our communities safe. The numbers speak for themselves â with over 28,000 charges, Police are getting ...2 weeks ago
- New funding for Cyclone waste removalThe Government will provide $15 million in the short term to local councils to remove rubbish, as a longer-term approach is developed, the Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty announced today. âSeveral regions are facing significant costs associated with residential waste removal, which has the potential to become a public ...2 weeks ago
- Government working faster and smarter to support response and recovery$15 million of immediate reimbursement for marae, iwi, recognised rural and community groups $2 million for community food providers $0.5 million for additional translation services Increasing the caps of the Community and Provider funds The Government has announced $17.5 million to further support communities and community providers impacted by Cyclone ...2 weeks ago
- More MÄori getting access to mental health and addiction servicesThe Governmentâs approach of using frontline service providers to address inequities for MÄori with mental health and addiction needs is making good progress in many communities, a new report says. An independent evaluation into the MÄori Access and Choice programme, commissioned by Te Whatu Ora has highlighted the programmeâs success ...2 weeks ago
- Prime Ministerâs chief of staff Andrew Kirton led lobbying firm that fought against reforms now bi...
Prime Minister's chief of staff came directly from leading a lobbying firm that argued against alcohol reforms that have now been ditched. ...1 hour ago - Mahesh Muralidhar Selected As Nationalâs Candidate In Auckland Central
Phase One Ventures chief executive Mahesh Muralidhar has been selected by local party members as Nationalâs candidate in Auckland Central for the 2023 General Election. âI want to thank our local party members for backing me to campaign for ...1 hour ago - An incident at Blueskin Bay
On the holy terror and absolute love of parenting Picked up by Octavia outside the book shop, the kid and I clambered into the back, to the soundtrack of classic hits from what seemed to be a tape she was playing. We were thankful to get in. The sun ...2 hours ago - Guyon Espiner reveals the banal and bleak machinations of government lobbyists
A new investigative series from RNZ reveals just how broken the government communications machine is, writes Duncan Greive. Investigative journalist Guyon Espiner is peeling back the lid on the world of external lobbyists and corporate affairs strategists employed by the public sector. His new series, being published on RNZ this ...2 hours ago - What you need to know about the anti-trans campaigner heading to New ZealandFresh from a Melbourne rally that attracted neo-Nazi supporters, British anti-transgender rights speaker Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull is scheduled to appear at two events in Aotearoa. So whatâs the lowdown? Another controversial international speaker wants to visit New Zealand, and, as expected, reaction has covered the full spectrum from outrage to support.   ...2 hours ago
- Macronâs reform dilemma: progress or popularity?
French economy has made significant strides, but the need for political consensus and restoring social cohesion is urgent ...2 hours ago - Our climate change policies are a mess
The Emissions Trading Scheme was always a neoliberal, market-based, get-out-of-jail-free plan. Time to lead the way with Tradable Energy Quotas instead Opinion: The old saying about news â that itâs always bad or it wouldnât be news â is distressingly true for the climate, both in terms of this summerâs weather ...2 hours ago - Catching a fair ride
The Detail finds out why a law change in 2017 has led to a proliferation of independent taxi drivers â and why they're leaving some passengers feeling ripped off Not all taxis are created equal. RNZ newsreader Evie Ashton found this out the hard way, after Dave Chapelle's recent show at Auckland's ...2 hours ago - Mahuta's China trip a test of NZ sensitivities
The foreign minister's trip to Beijing comes with tricky topics. ...2 hours ago - Is it time for business to push for green politics?
Companies have tended to be louder in lobbying politicians against climate change mitigation rather than in favour of it. This election, that needs to change ...2 hours ago - Veteran scientist kicks up over climate
Knighted, nonagenarian scientist adds his voice to the call for a climate election ...2 hours ago - Is NZ ready for the next pandemic?
H5N1 only sporadically infects humans - but it kills half of those who catch it. As the largest ever outbreak of the virus continues to rage, is New Zealand prepared? Special report: Kiwi scientist Robert Webster knew two things about the avian flu virus he dripped into his nose one day ...2 hours ago - Black Fern hero's comeback makes her a little Blue
The hat-trick hero of the Black Fernsâ 2017 World Cup win, Toka Natua is back in rugby â discovering the pros and cons of playing as a mum. And the double international is ready for her next chapter in France. There are the odd moments at training where Toka Natuaâs mind goes blank ...2 hours ago - Fact-checking the co-governance roadshow
With a number of events planned down the length of the country, the scene at this weekendâs âStop Co-Governanceâ rally in Orewa could be just the first of many Social media erupted with pictures of distorted faces, pulled into expressions of anger or yelling gleefully into the camera. The mugshots ...2 hours ago - Daily crossword, Tuesday 21 March
...3 hours ago - Newsroom daily quiz, Tuesday 21 March
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Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frank Jotzo, Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Head of Energy, Institute for Climate Energy and Disaster Solutions, Australian National University IISD/ENB The world is in deep trouble on climate change, but if we really put our shoulder to ...5 hours ago - New Caledoniaâs lone daily newspaper ceases publication after 52 yearsRNZ Pacific New Caledoniaâs only daily newspaper, Les Nouvelles CalĂŠdoniennes, has folded after the commercial court accepted the publishing companyâs request for its liquidation. The court had deferred its decision by a day after an injunction by the public prosecutor who wanted to see if there was still a possibility ...6 hours ago
- Traditional chiefs still have strong place in Fiji, says linguistBy Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva The installation of the Turaga Bale na Vunivalu Na Tui Kaba, Ratu Epenisa Cakobau, clearly indicates that Fijiâs traditional chiefly system still has a strong footing and chiefs still command respect among the countryâs citizens. This is the view of Dr Paul Geraghty, the University ...6 hours ago
- How the USP political saga may end the era of Bainimarama and FijiFirstANALYSIS: By Shailendra Bahadur Singh in Suva The long-running row between the former Fiji government and the Suva-based regional University of the South Pacific (USP) has come back to haunt former Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, who spent a night in a police cell on March 9 before appearing in ...6 hours ago
- Pro-independence party Taviniâs heals rift with âunity and credibilityâ congressBy Antoine Samoyeau in Papeâete About 3000 activists of French Polynesiaâs pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party met for six hours at the weekend with the executives insisting that they were âunitedâ after a recent upheaval over leadership. The party also presented a ârenewedâ slate of 73 candidates for next monthâs territorial ...7 hours ago
- First Australian charged with war crime of murder in AfghanistanSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The first arrest has been made following the Brereton inquiry into allegations that Australians committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Former SAS soldier, Oliver Schulz, 41, has been remanded in custody after his arrest by ...12 hours ago
- Super Rugby Aupiki semis review: MatatĹŤ, Manawa, rugby all winners on the dayWe have our 2023 finalists after a big Sunday double-header at North Shore Stadium. Alice Soper reviews. MatatĹŤ vs Blues MatatĹŤ have scored the first try in every match they have played this season. It looked like this streak was going to be broken as the Blues finally found ...12 hours ago
- What is myrtle rust and why has this disease closed Lord Howe Island to visitors?Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert Park, Judith and David Coffey Chair in Sustainable Agriculture, Plant Breeding Institute, University of Sydney Shutterstock Some 70% of the World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island has been closed to non-essential visitors in response to a recurrence of the plant ...12 hours ago
- Scammers can slip fake texts into legitimate SMS threads. Will a government crackdown stop them?Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suranga Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer – Security, University of Sydney Shutterstock Are you tired of receiving SMS scams pretending to be from Australia Post, the tax office, MyGov and banks? Youâre not alone. Each year, thousands of Australians fall victim to ...14 hours ago
- Introducing Fear and Wonder: The Conversationâs new climate podcastSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Misha Ketchell, Editor, The Conversation Thanks in no small part to the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), today few people would be foolish enough to dispute the scientific consensus on the climate crisis. But as ...14 hours ago
- Why sports stars get less support than other injured workers â and how we can fix itSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Eric Windholz, Senior Lecturer and Associate, Monash Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies, Monash University Inadequate, inequitable, and in some cases possibly in breach of workersâ compensation laws. Thatâs how bad the current insurance arrangements are for Australiaâs professional sports people, ...14 hours ago
- New Police Minister Must Check Police Equations Behind Firearm Fee IncreaseThe newly-minted Police Minister, Ginny Andersen, has been called on by the Council of Licensed Firearm Owners (COLFO) to investigate how the previous Minister allowed Police to propose extraordinary fee increases for licensed firearm owners without ...15 hours ago
- How did millions of fish die gasping in the Darling â after three years of rain?Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Kingsford, Professor, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UNSW Sydney Bill Ormonde, Author provided Millions of dead fish float on the surface of the river. Native bony herring and introduced young carp, as well as a few mature ...15 hours ago
- Ginny Andersen named new Minister of PoliceGinny Andersen will be the new minister of police, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says. ...15 hours ago
- Free Information And Advice In Your LanguageThings make more sense when people are speaking your language! This CAB Awareness Week (20-26 March), we are celebrating diversity and multiculturalism within our service. At the Citizens Advice Bureau, we are committed to making sure our service ...16 hours ago
- All spaces great and small: Week two of the Auckland Arts FestivalThe second week of the Auckland Arts Festivals showed the versatility of the cityâs spaces, even when not matched entirely correctly with shows. Sam Brooks reviews (with assistance from Shanti Mathias). I often dismay at the lack of performance spaces we have in Auckland, and it takes something like the ...16 hours ago
- Getting Flipped By The BirdThe free and easy SMS two factor authentication (2FA) to log into your Twitter account ends today. That concerns Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster because it takes away one of the most common ways to verify who users are on their free accounts, which ...16 hours ago
- Junior minister Ginny Andersen takes over police role from Stuart NashNew Zealandâs new minister of police will be one of the freshest faces around the cabinet table. Ginny Andersen, the MP for Hutt South, has been named as the new minister taking over from Stuart Nash. Andersen first became an MP in 2017 and only became a minister for the ...16 hours ago
- More bailey bridges confirmed for restoring access after cycloneRoad workers have reported being subjected to abuse by passing motorists, which is unacceptable, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says. ...16 hours ago
- Cyclone Gabrielle: More damaged roads reconnectedThe government has announced further roading reconnections, several weeks on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Earlier this morning it was confirmed the link between Napier and TaupĹ had been reestablished. And now, transport minister Michael Wood said another six bailey bridges would be constructed. âOur immediate priority has been to reopen lifeline ...16 hours ago
- Government Should Not Be Spending Taxpayer Money To Lobby ItselfThe Taxpayersâ Union has slammed the revelation that government agencies and State Owned Enterprises are spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayersâ dollars on lobbying firms as revealed by Radio NZ this morning. Taxpayersâ Union Campaigns Manager, ...16 hours ago
- Foreign Minister Mahuta to visit China counterpartNew Zealand's Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is leaving for Beijing tomorrow to meet with China's State Councillor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang. ...16 hours ago
- âA place to dance and a place to cryâ: Pride (R)evolution is an authentic exhibition for queer c...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter McNeil, Distinguished Professor of Design History, UTS, University of Technology Sydney Sydney World Pride and Mardi Gras 2023 were a huge success. Sydney was activated in a way rarely seen â block and street parties, cultural festivals and dance parties for ...17 hours ago
- Mahuta heading to China â first visit by a minister since 2019For the first time since 2019, a New Zealand minister will head to China this week. Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta will meet with her Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in Beijing. âI intend to discuss areas where we cooperate, such as on trade, people-to-people and climate and environmental issues. I will ...17 hours ago
- Chief Ombudsman Concludes Investigation Into Council Decisions Over National Erebus MemorialThe Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has completed his investigation into complaints about Auckland Councilâs role in the National Erebus Memorial project. The complaints relate to the councilâs approval and consents process for the memorial site in ...17 hours ago
- The post-COVID crisis hit Queensland hardest. With 100,000 households needing low-cost housing, here...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hal Pawson, Professor of Housing Research and Policy, and Associate Director, City Futures Research Centre, UNSW Sydney Pandemic-generated pressures have left our rental housing market reeling. Australia-wide, vacancy rates are at rock-bottom levels. Rents are soaring at record rates. Queensland has ...17 hours ago
- Review: Homegrown remains New Zealandâs most consistent music festivalThe first edition felt like a breath of fresh, local music-filled air. This year, with many of the same headliners as 2008 (and every year since), the formula has grown stale. Itâs finally time to admit that on a cold night in Palmy 20 years ago, I felt Shihad frontman ...17 hours ago
- Review: The Homegrown festival formula needs a shake-upThe first edition felt like a breath of fresh, local music-filled air. This year, with many of the same headliners as 2008 (and every year since), the long-running Wellington festival has grown stale. Itâs finally time to admit that on a cold night in Palmy 20 years ago, I felt ...17 hours ago
- Anti-trans activistâs visit now under reviewThe anti-transgender activist that provoked aggressive protests in Australia over the weekend may not be able to enter New Zealand. Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, the British anti-transgender campaigner, is scheduled to visit New Zealand next weekend for two public events. But according to a new statement from Immigration NZ, her ability to ...18 hours ago
- Local Government Minister Should Meet Taxpayersâ Union On Three WatersThe New Zealand Taxpayersâ Union is pleased to hear that the Minister of Local Government, Kieran McAnulty, has invited concerned mayors to the Beehive to discuss the Three Waters reforms but believe he should meet with the countryâs largest ...18 hours ago
- NSW Resolve poll has narrow lead for Labor five days before electionSource: 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 Dan Himbrechts/Paul Braven/AAP The New South Wales state election will be held on Saturday. I had a preview of both ...18 hours ago
- Breaking: Anti-trans campaignerâs NZ visit âunder reviewWhether the anti-trans campaigner can enter the country without a visa is now up in the air. Controversy surrounds the upcoming visit by Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, the British anti-transgender campaigner on a global tour who is scheduled to visit New Zealand next weekend for two public events. During an appearance in Melbourne ...18 hours ago
- Pharmac prioritised MÄori and Pacific patients for access to new diabetes drugs â did they get it...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lynne Chepulis, Associate Professor Health Sciences, University of Waikato Getty Images The controversial 2021 decision by the government drug-buying agency Pharmac to prioritise MÄori and Pacific patients in its funding of two game-changing new diabetes drugs appears to have paid ...19 hours ago
- Why a teal deal has no appealThe idea of the Greens flirting with National gets an airing before almost every election. It remains as much of a nonstarter as ever, writes Henry Cooke. This article was first published in Henry Cookeâs politics newsletter, Museum Street. Itâs far more reliable than clockwork. Every election cycle â often several ...19 hours ago
- Lotto draw raises $11.7m for Cyclone Gabrielle reliefWith half the value of all Lotto, Powerball and Strike tickets going to cyclone relief, the "Must-be-won" draw for $15.5 million on Saturday went to a Canterbury player. ...19 hours ago
- Wayne Brown (re)declares war on road conesAucklandâs mayor has taken aim at road closures and traffic disruption around the super city, revealing a plan to reduce road cones. Wayne Brown had previously pledged to clean up the city of road cones and set it out as an âimmediate priorityâ for the councilâs transport agency. Now, heâs ...20 hours ago
- Credit Suisse is the car crash in its own Bonfire of the Vanities
The name's Bond â unhedged Treasury bond. Jonathan Milne argues that bond traders have again become sexy, for all the wrong reasons. Analysis: Giant Swiss bank UBS has agreed to buy its rival Credit Suisse for 3 billion Swiss francs (US$3.23 billion) and to assume up to $5.4 billion in losses, in a shotgun ...20 hours ago - A dummyâs guide to having your say on the Auckland budgetâDonât fucking come and talk to me, write a submission,â reckons Mayor Wayne Brown. So how do you do that? Letâs be honest, most people donât understand local politics. We know that we vote for a mayor and councillors every couple of years, and thatâs about it. But local politics ...21 hours ago
- Major cyclone-damaged highway reopensThe link between Napier and TaupĹ has reopened this week for the first time since it was damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle. State highway five will be open to all traffic between 7am and 7pm, with overnight closure points at Kaimata Road, Glengarry Road and Matea Road. Kiri Allan, the associate ...21 hours ago
- Geoffrey Millerâs Political Roundup: NZâs Middle East strategy, 20 years after the Iraq WarAnalysis by By Geoffrey Miller. Political Roundup: NZ’s Middle East strategy, 20 years after the Iraq War This week marks the twentieth anniversary of the Iraq War. While it strongly opposed the US-led invasion, New Zealand’s then Labour-led government led by Prime Minister Helen Clark did deploy military engineers to try to help rebuild Iraq ...22 hours ago
- Your bank is here to helpIf you find yourself stressing about the cost of living crisis and how it will impact your home loan, talking to your bank as soon as possible is important. If you are experiencing financial challenges or think you might in the future, itâs important to reach out to your bank ...22 hours ago
- The plan to end classroom streaming by 2030, explainedDespite being entrenched practice in New Zealand schools, the practice of academic streaming in schools might not be around much longer. A plan launched today sets out a pathway to achieve this. If you went to school in Aotearoa, odds are that streaming was part of your experience. The numerically-inclined ...22 hours ago
- High Number Of Dog Attacks Concerns Child Health ExpertsThe Paediatric Society of New Zealand/Te KÄhui MÄtai Arotamariki o Aotearoa are very concerned about the high number of tamariki injured by dogs in Aotearoa. Auckland emergency doctor Natasha Duncan-Sutherland says, âOver 2800 dog-related injuries ...23 hours ago
- The Bulletin: Candidate selected to replace Grant Robertson in WellingtonMP Ibrahim Omer will replace Grant Robertson as Labourâs candidate in the Wellington Central electorate after beating former party president Claire Szabo in the candidate selection race. Omer arrived in New Zealand as a refugee and worked as a cleaner before enrolling at Victoria University in 2014. âAs someone who has ...23 hours ago
- Alcohol Advertising On Social Media PlatformsA new report from Australia highlights the significant community exposure to alcohol advertising through social media platforms. Over a one-year period researchers observed nearly 40,000 advertisements from a subset of alcohol-related accounts on Meta platforms ...23 hours ago
- The âgreat resignationâ didnât happen in Australia, but the âgreat burnoutâ didSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Leah Ruppanner, Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab, The University of Melbourne pexels/tara winstead, CC BY-SA Youâve probably heard about the âgreat resignationâ which saw large numbers of people resigning from their jobs in ...23 hours ago
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Its the classic “dead cat” trick
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/97215740
We have seen this movie before.
That one was interesting as it was ‘a political opinion piece’ by non gallery general reporter, indicates that no one else would touch it.
Doesnt seem to have written much this year for Stuff- back room boy for National ?
If only we had some standards to label the blatant opinionating as such.
It certainly felt like a crisis looming but I do agree they have nipped it in the bud. Good to see agreement reached on some of the problem areas finally.
Thereâs always a crises looming when the mediaâs owners arenât getting what they want.
I bet the press gallery are fuming.
Lets hope it gets hot enough to burn them.
Toba o’Brian is certainly not flavour of the month.
Jacinda gave her a ” Helen Clark death stare ” at the post cabinet press conference an a swift rebuttal.
Its time this government put on its boxing gloves and deal some real blows.
“Tova oâBrian is certainly not flavour of the month.
Jacinda gave her a â Helen Clark death stare â at the post cabinet press conference an a swift rebuttal.
Its time this government put on its boxing gloves and deal some real blows.”
I think oâBrian is impartial and does not favour either the left or right. I really rate her.
Brian. You’re kidding RIGHT!!!
I think it’s difficult to say. As someone else on here pointed out a while ago Tova’s a student of Patrick Gower’s gotcha school of political reporting. So she may more interested in looking for the headline oppotunities wherever they come from, rather than being placed anywhere on the political spectrum. That said, it still doesn’t produce a high quality level of journalism, and I still have a clear image in my mind of her harassing Laila Harre re Internet Party/Mana Party on election night in 2014. It was totally over the top in yer face stuff… sad!
By July 2020, or from July 2020 to June 2021? There is a significant difference, as the later would require the next government to continue with the policy. That is, it would be part of the next coalition talks.
What the NZ Government is crisis WTF, only because two bits of policy still being haggle over, itâs more like running over a couple possums after a few ales at the Tapawera pub after a days fishing and hunting the upper reaches of the Mot.
You want a Government in crisis try the muppets in Oz. Talk about a bloody rock show over here atm.
Yeah, I found this: “Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cancelled an upcoming meeting with the states and territories, as he deals with a growing chorus of complaints about bullying and intimidation within the Liberal Party as well as a significant rethink of government policy.” http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-18/coag-cancelled-by-scott-morrison-to-address-bullying-policy/10268486?section=politics
“The leaks this week have been prolific, distracting and damaging… the former Liberal deputy condemned unacceptable behaviour in Canberra, flatly rejected the `nothing to see here, move on’ line, and delivered a tough message on women. “I say to my party ⌠it is not acceptable for us to have in 2018 less than 25 per cent of our parliamentarians as female. It is not acceptable for our party to contribute to the fall in Australia’s ratings from 15th in the world in terms of female parliamentarian representation in 1999, to 50th today,” Ms Bishop said.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-07/michelle-grattan-scott-morrison-ticks-the-boxes-but-dysfunction/10212090?section=politics
The way things are going here atm SCO MO is going to have a minority government after the Wentworth by- election with an independent wining and she is paying good odds atm according to my bookie, as she has hired a Oz Labor numbers man which has upset some in the Labor Party and royally piss off the Libs big time including the Rainbow branch of the Lib Party in she and Christine Abbott (the mad monk sister) are good mates.
Agreed – I keep getting messages from friends and former colleagues in Oz asking if they can please have Jacinda – or at least share her.
75% of the General pop of Oz are still immature to have either a women pm or a real coalition government and half of them canât understand why we have MMP or understand it.
Exkiwi
We both have some with this problem. More in Oz than NZ but we still have people here who can’t see how MMP enriches the dialogue around politics and forces some things to the surface that show up as scum that the powerful would like to be in the shadows.
Because of the unwillingness to learn, take notice, daily watch and think about how politics works, how society works, how political and government and administration and cultural systems work together or fragmented, we have ended up with the steaming pile of machine-follower and efficiency merchants following private sector interests that we have now.
The latest here is that the city areas are pushing for on-line voting despite the knowledge that it opens wide the door to manipulation by powerful interests, and now the knowledge that it can be hacked and the warning given today about this very reality in the USA. Don’t want to know is the theme for today wherever it is convenient to take that position.
20/9/18 – https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018663331/online-voting-for-local-council-elections-crazy-expert
May 2018-https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/104203408/auckland-council-pushes-for-online-voting-trial
Sorry for my late reply is was Vet day for our two dogs.
I have a awful lot of issues IRT to online elections IRT that your vote democratic vote should be private fullstop. That down the track that certain groups could be bared from exercise their democratic right to vote, I notice this is has or is already happening in some places in the states (I must apologise as Iâve lost the link), which is on top what is going on in China atm which is very scary and very 1984.
Iâve been exposed to some of this technology in the Gan and else while trying to locate of people interest, with a few lads (not my oneâs btw) clowning around with this technology who suddenly find themselves in the poo especially one is stateside etc.
Your paragraph also sums up my view as well and we only to look at what was going on with Cambridge whatâs its name which very scary indeed.
1055 + needs to be the new mantra when these arseholes bring up crap like coalition is crumbling etc. what a crock that is. Feeling angry about the bull shit spin
https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/national/has-cabinet-really-signed-off-on-1055-items/ar-BBNxfVg?ocid=spartanntp
“In the meantime, let’s call on some close reading skills to better understand Mr Peters’ tweet.”
Peters is the king of “bullshit spin”
Can’t actually discuss anything with you when all you do is emotional slagging.
So in response to you statement – Yeah, nah.
It’s just more pitiful angst from you chunk, and quite frankly like your other rwnj buddies, it is getting really tired mate.
“Canât actually discuss anything with you when all you do is emotional slagging.”
Happy to discuss anything with you adam, however for the “emotional slagging” you need to look in the mirror buddy!
Love how dishonest with yourself you are Chunk.
What bull shit your talking chuck.
The journalists got an acknowledgement of the request and confirmation the information will be provided. This doesnât prove Peters is bullshiting or spinning at all. Surely standard procedure for requests for information
Ankerrawshark nothing is standard procedure when dealing with Winston Peters.
And yet the right were desperate to be in coalition with him. Go figure…
Not desperate enough to give Winston what he wanted…that award goes to Labour.
And isn’t the country doing well because of it?
No disagree with you chucky the king of bullshert spin is johkey not Winny.
why do you think he quit ?
Chuck chucks pure chunder. He is a long-standing troll, probably working under several different names as well. The language patterns suggest to me that a number of these right-wing trolls are a few different people using a good number of different names. Ignore Chuck.
Gets hard to ignore when he “chucks” up all over our screens and then for the other cling-on’s BM, James et al to roll around in it.
In Vino, you are over thinking things. I am only Chuck or Chucky or Chunk (or any other variation of Chuck the good folk here can dream up).
“The language patterns suggest to me that a number of these…”
Man, I thought you had retired from the CIA…
No, they keep calling me back as a highly-paid consultant.
National and their media supporters always wanted to believe that the Coalition would disintegrate in acrimony.
It was the self-consoling myth they constructed to get over the grief of losing the election. So it’s no surprise that it took only the slightest scent of friction in the Coalition to have them ecstatic and shouting “told you so”.
They are wrong – and they’re also pathetic and childish.
What’s good though, is that they’ve just cried wolf – and it’s been shown to be complete bollocks. They can’t do it again without becoming a laughing stock. As a certain loony, far-right, narcissistic broadcaster used to say “happy days”.