A New Law, but Old Mistakes
We do not want to spend another three decades discovering we have simply replaced one dysfunctional planning system with another.
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Boat Anchor Luxon Confirmed: National Flatlines at 30%
National really needs to do something to gain some momentum. Perhaps if their election strategist focussed on the election rather than rolling his boss then things may improve.
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Face of the Day
The first five-time Olympic medallist in the colourful, unpredictable sport of snowboarding comes from a colourful, unexpected place: New Zealand. The honour belongs to Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, a 24-year-old from Wānaka.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… surd (adjective, noun) - adjective 1: lacking sense : irrational 2: voiceless — used of speech sounds noun 1a: an irrational root (such as √3) b: irrational number 2: a surd speech sound Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Both surd and its more common cousin absurd come from the
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
Tiny Home Thursday
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Winston Peters Revives Māori Seats Referendum: Why It'll Work This Time
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Michael Laws Says The NZ Diversity Awards Are A Scam
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Matt Ball On Tamatha Paul's Ridiculous New Tenancy Bill
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What in the World Is Going on in Our Public Schools?
There seems to be plenty of class time to discuss gender, the politically correct pronouns and social justice issues. But that isn’t why we send our kids to school. We want them to learn basic skills so they can function successfully as adults. And, in so many cases, that just isn’t happening.
We Choose the Dogs, Thanks
At least dogs don’t bomb pop concerts or drive cars into crowded Christmas markets.
Doctor found guilty of misconduct over ivermectin prescribing
“Failed to acknowledge or reflect generally accepted medical knowledge on the prevention and treatment” of COVID..."