Why Does Willis Need Advice?
It’s obvious now that the Nats have come to power with few ideas.
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Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WATER Joel MacManus (Spinoff): Act enters the messy, at times unhinged world of local politics Herald Editorial: David Seymour and Chris Hipkins are right, local politics needs a shake-up (paywalled) Karl du Fresne: Why shouldn't ACT have a go?
A Step Too Far
The ACT Party is going to stand candidates in local body elections, but David Seymour went too far in suggesting Jesus would be an ACT Party supporter.
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Face of the Day
When Modi comes to NZ, will he wear a grass skirt and use a Sharpie to put a moko on his face?
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… sedulous (adjective): 1: involving or accomplished with careful perseverance 2: diligent in application or pursuit Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : The word sedulous ultimately comes from Latin se dolus, which literally means "without guile." Those two words were eventually melded into one, sedulo, meaning
The Good Oil Daily Proverb
The king’s anger is like a lion’s roar, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
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American Tries 10 New Zealand Pies for the FIRST TIME
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Muriel Newman Tells Chris Luxon To Show Leadership
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Sean Plunket On The NZME Board’s Desperate Fight To Keep Power
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Today in Rock History
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Freedom Is Like Inflation: You Lose 2-3% Every Year.
Perhaps even more important is turning back the clock on regulations… and going back to an era where you didn’t need to ask permission to be productive.