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New Zealand’s Diesel Supply
How a Middle East conflict has exposed a structural vulnerability at the heart of the New Zealand economy.
Peters Drops the Hammer: Vowing to Shatter Power Cartels and Crush Woke Rot
Peters isn’t playing nice and why should he? Recall my top political rule: if you are explaining, you are losing. He’s not explaining – he’s attacking.
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“It’s disappointing that the court sees the offence occurred but did give the patch back. The gang patch is the ultimate gang symbol and provides the gang their ability to intimidate our communities and maintain influence and fear in the criminal underworld.”
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… stubborn (adjective) - 1a(1): unreasonably unyielding : mulish (2): justifiably unyielding : resolute b: suggestive or typical of a strong stubborn nature 2: performed or carried on in an unyielding, obstinate, or persistent manner 3: difficult to handle, manage, or treat 4: lasting Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
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National Walking Away From Its Co-Governance Promises
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The “Professional” Firefighter Strikes Are “Nothing Short Of Evil”
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Ashley Church: Latest On The Middle East Crisis, Chris Hipkins & More
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New Zealand red tape in focus as book ‘Stupid Rules’ targets regulation culture
A new book in New Zealand is challenging the country’s regulation culture, with the NZ...