Are the Wheels Wobbling?
The National Party looks fragile as we near an election in about one year’s time and there appears to be nobody willing to make some tough calls to jolt the economy into shape in time to win.
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Luxon campaigned on eliminating “wasteful spending”. While this specific funding may not technically fit that strict definition, many would argue its justification. Given this precedent, how long before this benevolence prompts other marae to submit similar claims?
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There is only one meat processor registered to slaughter and process horse meat for human consumption in New Zealand.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… eureka (interjection, adjective) - interjection : used to express triumph on a discovery adjective : marked by usually sudden triumphant discovery Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : I think this is the first interjection we have featured - a red letter day. When people exclaim “Eureka!” they are harking back
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.