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Labour’s Fails Series: An Open and Transparent Government

Labour’s Fails Series: An Open and Transparent Government

Promise: Jacinda Ardern promised a more open and transparent government than previous administrations. Non-delivery: Ardern refused to supply the 38 page document (that mysteriously shrunk to 33 pages) detailing the coalition negotiations between the Labour Party and NZ First. Ardern was supported by the Chief Ombudsman when complaints were

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How to Grow the Economy

How to Grow the Economy

Steven Joyce may not be popular, but no one can deny his economic ability. Those who disliked him in the past obviously had no idea how inept and incompetent the next government was going to be. Steven Joyce belongs to an era, only recently ended, where we expected skill and

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The Abortion Legislation Bill’s Symbolic War

The Abortion Legislation Bill’s Symbolic War

Dieuwe de Boer Right Minds This is a copy of my submission against the Abortion Legislation Bill. As I write this, it has just been revealed that the remains of 2,246 aborted babies were found in the home of an Indiana abortionist. It’s estimated that he killed over

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Morrison and Ardern – Chalk and Cheese

Morrison and Ardern – Chalk and Cheese

The treatment Australian Prime Minister Scott Morison is receiving in America highlights the stark difference in the regard in which New Zealand and Australia are held by President Trump. It shows the contrast between being a trusted ally and just a friend. It also brings into focus the disparity of

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Timeline of a Cover-Up

Timeline of a Cover-Up

PM Jacinda Ardern has ridden a wave of popularity since she was allowed to form a coalition government with NZ First and the Green party. Her political capital, however, is in danger of a complete wipeout due to what appears to be a cover-up of sexual assault allegations. “The

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Ardern’s Exploit

Ardern’s Exploit

Avert your eyes, believe me; it’s for your own safety. You may be blinded by the sight of Ms Ardern displaying her ‘international leadership’ credentials, because from what I know of them they won’t cover very much at all. Here’s hoping, fingers crossed, she reveals herself behind

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We May Get Our Roads After All
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We May Get Our Roads After All

It may sound like a very strange paradox, but the best thing about this government sometimes is how inept and incompetent it is. They were labelled as visionary and transformational when they came into power, full of ideas about how they would change the country after ‘nine years of neglect’

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Council Numpties, Frank the Crayfish & Fees-free failure
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Council Numpties, Frank the Crayfish & Fees-free failure

Louis Houlbrooke Communications Officer New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union Released on Wednesday, our 2019 Ratepayers’ Report has already made an impact in the media. Here’s what Heather du-Plessis Allan had to say: You know the problem with councils? The problem with councils is twofold. I mean it’s many

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This Video Will Shock You: ‘ The Mayor Protects Me’
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This Video Will Shock You: ‘ The Mayor Protects Me’

Prepare to be shocked. The below video reveals an agenda and it isn’t pretty. The video is a montage of recorded interviews by a senior Council official named Ludo Campbell-Reid. He is Phil Goff’s so-called “Design Champion” and he leads the Mayor’s planning department. The

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