Richard Harman observed: “from his indications at the conference, it sounded like the party would almost become an extension of the focus groups” and that “one thing is sure: the days when the party conference debated policy are over”.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards LOCAL GOVERNMENT, MĀORI WARDS Anna Murray (1News): Could councils simply refuse to disestablish Māori wards? Janine Rankin (Manawatū Standard): Council and chamber unite in favour of Māori ward No Right Turn: Palmerston North supports Māori wards Karanama Ruru (Stuff): Cops at the door, councillor’
Chris Hipkins already has mutterings in his ranks...If National continues its slide you may be sure mutterings will begin in National’s ranks.
The exercise of raw power without regard to fact or justice is not limited to New Zealand: it is threatening to overtake the world.
The suggestion to lower the temperature on race issues is seen as naive. Publications like the NZ Herald’s report on Key’s comments may embolden activists, making it unlikely that tensions will decrease.
Labour not being able to govern without the other two is what makes their position so perilous.
This is an outrageous and gross constitutional overreach by police. This cannot be over-emphasised. Police do not make the laws. They must stop all activity in this space immediately and delete all the data that they have illegally collected.
The issue isn’t the content of the Bill but the fact that it’s even considered controversial. This should be a concern for the National Party.
Labour and the teachers’ unions are angry and upset because they don’t like the Government’s numbers on the number of kids failing at mathematics, preferring their numbers which still show 58% of year-eight kids are failing.
And nearly 70 per cent of Australian companies “not even trying”.
TVNZ is more interested in producing derogatory and inaccurate information about people it politically disagrees with than in providing accurate and informative articles.
We all need to put on our brave pants and stick up for women. Women too need to do it. And Chris Luxon needs to find a pair.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT, PARLIAMENT, RACE RELATIONS Simon Wilson (Herald): National Party: Hugs and kisses, silly statements and the plan for better maths (paywalled) Luke Malpass (Post): Housing and education: not your usual centre-right fare Toby Manhire (Spinoff): Luxon seeks the light as the heat fails at
No one is more responsible for deteriorating race relations in New Zealand than John Key. Find out why.
Auckland Council has been taken to court by its Māori advisory board over appointing a new chairman to its water business. The Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB) is seeking a judicial review in the High Court at Auckland to overturn the appointment of Geoff Hunt as chairman of Watercare. IMSB
Rather than rush to part-privatise, Kiwibank should focus on strengthening its capital base, improving performance, and establishing a clear track record of growth and innovation.
