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Aotearoa – A Name and a Choice
In a democracy, names matter. So does how we choose them.
The UN and Our Constitutional Question
This is not simply a debate about monarchy versus republic. It is a question of legitimacy, consent and democratic grounding. Who governs New Zealand – and by whose authority?
Good Oil General Debate
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Face of the Day
Margo Martin, a 30-year-old who gets as close to the president as his Secret Service detail, is the quiet engine of a social media operation that has transformed presidential communications.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… Delphic (adjective) 1: of or relating to ancient Delphi or its oracle 2 often delphic: ambiguous, obscure Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Delphi in Greece was the site of a temple to Apollo at which there resided an oracle, a woman through whom Apollo would speak, foretelling
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
Taste Tuesday
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Iron Maiden flies their own plane when they go on tour
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London’s Hidden Subway: The Last Survivor of the Crystal Palace
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THE RETURN - World’s FASTEST Drone V4
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The Good Oil Daily Roundup
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The Anniversary of Sir Isaac Newton’s Birth
His impact on the economy would last, along with his impact on the world of science, even as he downplayed his own genius.
Wrong: This Isn’t a Mystery
Until the vibes change and motherhood again is presented as a deeply pleasurable and meaningful experience, young women and men will continue to choose the gym and lie-ins over the deep joy of creating new life. Shame.