Finally, Some Commonsense in Election Laws: No More Freebies and Last-Minute Shenanigans
These reforms were necessary because some outfits have been abusing the system. Now the playing field is a tad fairer. Good on the coalition for sorting it out.
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Quick Hit: Not On The Road User’s Tab
Fuel tax builds roads. Sculptures find a sponsor. ACT is right.
Voters Are Not Soldiers. Then He Ordered Them.
Hehir says voters are not soldiers. Then he sells Two Ticks Blue. National already treats the base like automatons. I know. The shunning still applies.
The RMA Update Has a Hidden Trap
We urge the government to amend the legislation so that any future attempt to expand IPA powers, create co-governance arrangements, or alter councils’ rights must be approved by parliament rather than implemented by regulation behind closed doors.
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Face of the Day
“If you want to get NZ Super then you need to sign up, be proud enough of New Zealand, and show full commitment to our country and become a citizen” – Winston Peters.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… double entendre (noun) - 1 linguistics : a word or expression capable of two interpretations with one usually risqué 2 literature : ambiguity of meaning arising from language that lends itself to more than one interpretation Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : The words double entendre and pun are both
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast: for my time is not yet full come.