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Organic food producers risk having their crops contaminated by GE DNA – and it is inevitable. Once released, the GE DNA genie can not be controlled.
We must lead by example, with hope rather than fear, while simultaneously using every means possible to thwart those who are attacking us. The opposition is ruthless and vast, but it is not all-powerful.
The consequences of these still-elevated house prices in terms of social distress are all around us. Solve that problem, and many other social problems melt away.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, 2024 IN REVIEW, 2025 PREDICTIONS Alexander Gillespie (The Conversation): NZ report card 2024: How the country fared in 25 key global and domestic rankings Post: The Post's political predictions for 2025 (paywalled) Spinoff: Ten wild political predictions for 2025 Brent Edwards
The various addresses they’ve had for me over the years – and where bailiffs have indeed turned up – have been of Labour and Green MPs.
There is a lot the coalition should not only be aware of but actually be doing something about. Winston and David can see it. Christopher needs to make a New Year’s resolution to get on board.
Let us commit to being the catalysts for the positive change New Zealand requires. Let’s make 2025 the year we turn intentions into impact.
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Edmonds needs to look at the ingredients that go into making a successful recipe for the economy; otherwise, she might end up with no more than a burnt offering.
Full credit to the minister for his pragmatism in ignoring the pressure to fall into line with this totally unnecessary change.
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Some reflections as we near the end of another year of 1984 dystopia.
Sr Rennick has exposed the bias of the TGA. Has Medsafe done the same thing?
Strong leadership, a return to visionary ideas and principles, and a commitment to effective prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation are essential to restoring ACC’s legacy and ensuring its future success.
