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Daily News Roundup – 30 November 2020

Daily News Roundup – 30 November 2020

Housing Bernard Hickey (Stuff): Here’s why you shouldn’t believe what you’re told about the housing market Rob Stock (Stuff): Which prime ministers oversaw the biggest house price increases? Luke Malpass (Stuff): Why this Government must finally grasp the nettle on housing Miriam Bell (Stuff): House price expectations

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Collins’ Comments
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Collins’ Comments

Judith Collins judithcollins.national.org.nz Many thanks to all of you who supported me and the National Party in the Papakura Electorate during the 2020 Election. It is really exciting to have your mandate to be your Member of Parliament for Papakura for another three years. While the election

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NZ Race Relations Roundup

NZ Race Relations Roundup

breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com Saturday 28 November 2020 News: Iwi wish for the stars in cliff-top reserve restoration From a gondola across the river to a five-star hotel and restaurant, Rangitane o Manawatu is aiming high, with aspirations to enhance a historic lookout over Palmerston North. A joint committee of Rangitane

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Kraken Released on Georgia & Michigan

Kraken Released on Georgia & Michigan

Below are the two complaints filed by Sidney Powell AKA the Kraken on behalf of Georgia and Michigan. Complaint Cj Pearson v. Kemp 11.25.2020 by Juana Atkins on Scribd Michigan Complaint by Juana Atkins on Scribd Attorney Sidney Powell filed a federal lawsuit late Wednesday alleging “massive election

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Daily News Roundup – 27 November 2020

Daily News Roundup – 27 November 2020

Opening of new Parliament Henry Cooke (Stuff): New Parliament brings old debates as Judith Collins and Jacinda Ardern fail to shift dial on first day back Henry Cooke (Stuff): New Zealand’s first African MP Ibrahim Omer recounts harrowing journey to Parliament as a refugee in maiden speech Amelia Wade

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Daily News Roundup – 26 November 2020

Daily News Roundup – 26 November 2020

Housing Daniel Dunkley (Stuff): Could Boomer Tax be a glimpse of the future and help solve generational inequality? Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): Adrian Orr puts tax back on the table in affordable housing debate Heather du Plessis-Allan (Newstalk ZB): Housing Blame rests with Labour Miriam Bell (Stuff): House sellers cashing in

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NZ Race Relations Roundup

NZ Race Relations Roundup

breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com News: National and Labour clash over councils introducing Maori wards A National MP is suggesting it’s undemocratic for councils to decide whether we should have Maori wards. National MP for Whangaparaoa, Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking councillors who bring in the wards should be voted out.

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Daily News Roundup – 25 November 2020

Daily News Roundup – 25 November 2020

Housing Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): Why Grant Robertson’s letter to Adrian Orr is a big deal and what happens next Richard Harman: Robertson considering crackdown on property investors Luke Malpass (Stuff): The reason for Grant Robertson’s RBNZ letter: House price inflation creates intergenerational unfairness Hamish Rutherford (Herald): Grant Robertson

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Daily News Roundup – 24 November 2020

Daily News Roundup – 24 November 2020

National Party Henry Cooke (Stuff): National Party to examine election campaign and candidate selection process in review of devastating election loss Herald: National Party review of disastrous election result announced Zane Small and Anna Bracewell-Worrall (Newshub): Exit polling, campaign staff feedback and social media to be scrutinised in National Party

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Taupo Councillors Vote Today on a Maori Ward
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Taupo Councillors Vote Today on a Maori Ward

Hobson’s Pledge Trust hobsonspledge.nz Ask Taupo councillors to vote against Maori ward Now is the time to send an email to the mayor and councillors on the Taupo District Council to ask them to vote against a proposal to introduce a Maori ward at an extraordinary council meeting

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Daily News Roundup – 23 November 2020

Daily News Roundup – 23 November 2020

National Party Richard Harman: Goodfellow beats off challenge and calls for unity Tracy Watkins (Stuff): Sir John Key’s speech a chilling glimpse into the future for National Claire Trevett (Herald): ‘Reflective’ National Party meets for first time since election drubbing Claire Trevett (Herald): Sir John Key slams in the

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Refund Expected after Editor’s Maori Ward Advert Whinge

Refund Expected after Editor’s Maori Ward Advert Whinge

Hobson’s Pledge Trust hobsonspledge.nz Stuff should refund the money paid for an advert after the editor of the newspaper in which it appeared publicly criticised it, Hobson’s Pledge spokesperson Don Brash said today. The advertisement in the North Taranaki Midweek newspaper, paid for by the controversial lobby

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NZ Race Relations Roundup

NZ Race Relations Roundup

Friday 20 November 2020 News: Hawke’s Bay makes cautious step towards Maori seats Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has decided to poll voters at the next local government elections on whether it should create Maori wards. Chief executive James Palmer says while a majority of councillors appear to support

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Daily News Roundup – 20 November 2020

Daily News Roundup – 20 November 2020

Housing Chris Trotter (Daily Blog): Meeting the overwhelming quantum of need – A modest proposal for ending New Zealand’s housing crisis Richard Harman: “This crisis is too big; we cannot wait any longer” Zane Small (Newshub): Green MP Julie Anne Genter questions Jacinda Ardern ruling out capital gains tax while

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China Offended: A New Free Speech Scandal Brewing

China Offended: A New Free Speech Scandal Brewing

Jordan Williams Free Speech Coalition There have been attacks on free speech in our universities for the past two years. Massey University banned Dr Don Brash from speaking at a student politics society event, Massey cancelled Speak Up for Women’s Feminism 2020 event, and Auckland University of Technology cancelled

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Daily News Roundup – 18 November 2020

Daily News Roundup – 18 November 2020

Housing Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): Jacinda Ardern won’t stage Reserve Bank intervention as Government loses grip on house prices Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): One-in-four property speculators dodging housing tax Jane Patterson (RNZ): Government under pressure across political spectrum over inflated house prices Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): Reserve Bank finds itself at the

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