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Govt MUST Explain Whether It Will Follow Australia Travel Ban

Govt MUST Explain Whether It Will Follow Australia Travel Ban

Press Release: ACT Party “The Government needs to explain to New Zealanders why it isn’t following Australia in implementing a ban on travellers from mainland China”, ACT Leader David Seymour says. There are now 259 confirmed deaths resulting from coronavirus. Australia and the United States have introduced bans on

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I’m List-voting ACT: There Are 3.5 Reasons Why *UPDATED

I’m List-voting ACT: There Are 3.5 Reasons Why *UPDATED

Editor’s note: additional information is provided at the end of the article. Unless something drastic happens and ACT implodes, they are getting my list-vote. I urge you do so too, if we want a conservative coalition in charge of this country. It’s simple: * Mr Seymour has worked

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Winston Schools Bridges

Winston Schools Bridges

Winston Peters has schooled Simon Bridges after Bridges announced he no longer had a path to victory. Newshub reports: New  Zealand First leader Winston Peters is “unfazed” by National Party  leader Simon Bridges’ announcement on Sunday, where he ruled the party  out as a potential coalition partner after the 2020

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Will Labour Actually BUILD the Roads?

Will Labour Actually BUILD the Roads?

I get the feeling that Jacinda suddenly wants to be taken seriously. She has announced that there will be no wedding this year, thus presumably responding to the #Turnardern movement that said we want a prime minister who doesn’t spend all her time doing fluff pieces and photoshoots. She

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The BFD Face of the Day: Mike Moore – One of NZ’s Real Statesmen
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The BFD Face of the Day: Mike Moore – One of NZ’s Real Statesmen

RIP Mike Moore – One of New Zealand’s Real Statesmen –  28 Jan, 1949 – Feb 02, 2020 Many New Zealanders will remember Mike Moore for his very short stint as Prime Minister from September to November 1990. Not unlike the present Prime Minister, who replaced a very low polling Andrew Little,

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What They Promised vs What They Delivered: Part Fourteen

What They Promised vs What They Delivered: Part Fourteen

Source: brokenpromises.co.nz Promise: Child Poverty “This will be a government of transformation. It will lift up those who have been forgotten or neglected, it will take action on child poverty and homelessness“ Speech from the Throne Failed to deliver: In fact, heading in the wrong direction. Stats NZ

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Zero Diplomacy as PM Rebuffs Aussie PM

Zero Diplomacy as PM Rebuffs Aussie PM

You’d think that even running a fish and chip shop would teach you a little diplomacy. You know, simple stuff like don’t be rude to customers and especially the regular ones that spend the most. Newshub reports. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been caught awkwardly ignoring a call

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Rt. Hon Michael Kenneth Moore, ONZ, AO, Passes Away
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Rt. Hon Michael Kenneth Moore, ONZ, AO, Passes Away

Press Release: Family of Mike Moore Former New Zealand Prime Minister Mike Moore passed away early this morning aged 71. Mr Moore was at his home in Auckland when he died, his wife Yvonne Moore said. Mr Moore, who was the country’s 34th Prime Minister, suffered a stroke in

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The Green Party’s True Agenda

The Green Party’s True Agenda

Macca While listening to Magic Talk off and on, I had a bit of a lightbulb moment regarding the Green’s true agenda. I missed a lot of it but the talk was about the use of large furnaces to burn plastics and other rubbish. My understanding of this process

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The Labour-led Government’s Four Delusions

The Labour-led Government’s Four Delusions

George The justification being circulated by the COL for plunging NZ into debt is that borrowing money has never been cheaper. But less than two years ago Labour and Goff discovered a far cheaper method of raising capital, a 12.5% regional fuel tax. No borrowing, no interest, and no

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What They Promised vs What They Delivered: Part Thirteen

What They Promised vs What They Delivered: Part Thirteen

Source: brokenpromises.co.nz Promise: Strong Economy “This government is committed to building a strong economy” Speech from the Throne Failed to deliver: * The number of people on the dole is up by 22,000. * Job growth is down from 10,000 a month under National to just 3,000

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New Conservative (Elliot Ikilei and Leighton Baker)

2020: A New Conservative Year?

When I first saw the New Conservative launch in 2018, I panned the idea. “The new conservatives are just as boring as the old” was my response. I didn’t expect to hear much of them ever again, but then something unexpected happened. I got a message from deputy leader

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