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The Good Oil Word of the Day

The Good Oil Word of the Day

The word for today is… matinee (noun) - : a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : In English, soiree means “a fancy evening affair.” The word comes directly from French and was formed from the word soir,

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Night Cap

Night Cap

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Science Saturday

Science Saturday

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Asking Strangers to Paint THEIR Car…

Asking Strangers to Paint THEIR Car…

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Garrick Tremain & Sean Plunket (Full Interview)

Garrick Tremain & Sean Plunket (Full Interview)

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Green Shoots In The NZ Job Market With Tom O’Neill

Green Shoots In The NZ Job Market With Tom O’Neill

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The UK Is in Freefall

The UK Is in Freefall

England’s predicament has been managed and self-inflicted. Britain chose a path that prioritized symbolic commitments and distributional narratives over growth, affordability, and territorial cohesion.

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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

Former Invercargill and Waitematā mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at age 78. Sir Tim, who was awarded the Knight Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2019 New Year's Honours List, served eight terms as Invercargill Mayor between 1993 and 1995, and again between 1998

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The Good Oil Word of the Day

The Good Oil Word of the Day

The word for today is… grift (verb) - : to acquire money or property illicitly Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Someone who grifts is a thief, but of a particular sort: they illegally obtain money or property by means of cleverness or deceit, and do not usually resort to physical force or violence.

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