Richard Harman observed: “from his indications at the conference, it sounded like the party would almost become an extension of the focus groups” and that “one thing is sure: the days when the party conference debated policy are over”.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards LOCAL GOVERNMENT, MĀORI WARDS Anna Murray (1News): Could councils simply refuse to disestablish Māori wards? Janine Rankin (Manawatū Standard): Council and chamber unite in favour of Māori ward No Right Turn: Palmerston North supports Māori wards Karanama Ruru (Stuff): Cops at the door, councillor’
If you’re following the Olympics only through the lens of the New Zealand media you will be unaware that this saga remains one of the highest profile ongoing controversies in Paris.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT, PARLIAMENT, RACE RELATIONS Simon Wilson (Herald): National Party: Hugs and kisses, silly statements and the plan for better maths (paywalled) Luke Malpass (Post): Housing and education: not your usual centre-right fare Toby Manhire (Spinoff): Luxon seeks the light as the heat fails at
Remaining on the sidelines carries its own risks.
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Despite the shrill forecasts of dangerous global warming, there are many signs that we are past the peak of the Holocene Warming. It is the next cycle of global cooling we have to fear.
No one should shed any tears when such companies go under. They merely symbolise how the political system is looking rather morally bankrupt.
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The world has arrived at this brink of economic failure by believing there is such a thing as a free lunch.
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The problem with this constitutional structure is that it not only empowers those gathered around the revered philosopher king and/or queen, but also every other minority with the political smarts to throw a spanner in the decision-making works.
