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The New Gene Technology Bill Protests

The New Gene Technology Bill Protests

Co-organiser Karen Tonks says New Zealand First has the power to have the legislation thrown out. “It needs to be chucked out. It’s not fit for purpose. And so email all of the eight New Zealand first MPs. Send them an email and put the pressure on them.”

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NZ Must Stop Supporting These Textbooks

NZ Must Stop Supporting These Textbooks

Imagine a school system funded by New Zealand whose textbooks glorified killing Māori, or demonised Pasifika, or taught that Muslims were inherently evil. There would be immediate, universal condemnation. So why is the response so muted when the hatred is directed at Jews?

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Will Winston Go Right or Left?

Will Winston Go Right or Left?

Winston does not have the issues he had with National in 2017 and if he can’t finalise a deal with them, then I think Chris Trotter might well be right – the cross benches await.

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