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On His First Day as Leader He Shows His Inner Weasel

On His First Day as Leader He Shows His Inner Weasel

Todd Muller has shown that when the foul winds of Twitter outrage blow he bends like a blade of grass instead of standing resolute and undeterred. The National Party’s new leader has defended the presence of a ‘MAGA’ hat in his office, saying it’s not indicative of his

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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

NZ First MP Shane Jones is calling for Northland Iwi Ngati Kuri to open up the road to Cape Reinga immediately saying their cultural reasons for erecting a large gate across State Highway One is “rubbish”. tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/shane-jones-calls-iwis-reason-barring-access-

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Personalised Caricatures

Personalised Caricatures

How often do you get the opportunity to get your caricature drawn by a professional cartoonist? The BEST thing about ordering a caricature online is that it can also be delivered online. There are so many things at the moment that we cannot buy because they cannot be delivered but

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Todd Muller’s Latest New Role

Todd Muller’s Latest New Role

Todd Muller National Party Leader Facebook Few things can be more important than our commitment to keeping people in jobs and helping businesses invest and grow. That’s why today, I’m announcing that I will take on the role as National Party’s Spokesperson for small business. This will

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Introducing MyBFD

Introducing MyBFD

MyBFD has been created to extend the BFD community and to make it easier for members to interact easily with other members away from the public glare of General Debate and Backchat. We have decided to open the new community at MyBFD to all subscribers with Bronze and above. To

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Modern Socialism

Modern Socialism

Dr Muriel Newman nzcpr.com In his weekly newspaper column, Dr Steve Elers, a senior lecturer in journalism at Massey University explains the importance of recognising the underlying philosophy that drives those who are running our country. He says: “We would be fools to believe political decisions are primarily evidence

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Forget the Polls — the Party’s the Problem

Forget the Polls — the Party’s the Problem

Two polls within days of each other and both tell a similar story. First, let’s take the simplistic view. Had National been in Government they probably would have got a similar bounce had the same numbers from the COVID-19 event occurred. Scott Morrison in Australia is currently at

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This Government Will Crash and Burn

This Government Will Crash and Burn

The longevity of the current government has nothing to do with the Nats’ rearranging their chairs on the Titanic or the suppression of our rights after Christchurch and during Covid. The CoL’s demise will happen when the failing economy inevitably hits rock bottom. Gratitude to the prime minister for

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On Yer Bike, Bridges and Bennett Lose to the Wets

On Yer Bike, Bridges and Bennett Lose to the Wets

The National party caucus has decided to drown themselves in a puddle of wets. Simon Bridges‘ bold gamble has failed and now the party is under the pitiless gaze and control of Michelle Boag associates. We all know what happened the last time they did that. Here comes 2002 all

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Twit of the Day – Kepler Karen

Twit of the Day – Kepler Karen

We have a twit of the day: Well, Rach, dear, It would mean they are every bit as stupid as you. Remember this? We do… I think Kepler Karen is a more appropriate name for her. But back to her proposition. Bill English was a two time loser as leader,

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A Treat for Bronze Subscribers: Insight Politics Episode 6

A Treat for Bronze Subscribers: Insight Politics Episode 6

Today Bronze Subscribers get a free taste of what they are missing out on. Note: This free taste does not include the article and other audio that came with the original Insight Politics Podcast post. Have a listen and then decide whether or not you would like to upgrade your

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Latest 1News Poll Spells the End for Bridges

Latest 1News Poll Spells the End for Bridges

The latest 1News Colmar Brunton poll has been released and the numbers should put an end to the leadership of Simon Bridges. Labour: 59% up 18% = 79 seats National: 29% down 17% = 38 seats Greens: 4.7% NZFirst: 3% Act:  2% = 3 seats The damage continues in the Preferred Prime

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