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New Zealanders lack confidence in Christopher Luxon to lead us through these challenges. His own caucus sounds increasingly sceptical. New Zealand politics could look very different by the end of next year.
The government and Te Whatu Ora need to get their priorities right.
Analysis of misinformation in the Gene Technology Bill and suggestions for submissions and discussions.
Our pressing problem is very much not equity – it is efficiency. Once that’s sorted out, we will be on our way up again.
As a society, we must prioritize protecting our most vulnerable – our children. They are the future of our nation and it is our duty to ensure their safety and well being.
Whether we like it or not, what was a gradual shift towards tribal rule is now advancing rapidly. We can either turn a blind eye or step up to stop it.
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If we want democratic control of our country back we must ‘man up’ and actively front up to these racist bullying hustlers.
Good luck to the finance minister convincing KiwiSaver funds to start investing more in smaller banks.
It is puzzling as to why the left think this is the way to win elections. And for this reason, they have doomed themselves to remaining in opposition.
On one hand the state says they can impregnate at will and bear no responsibility. On the other, an Appeal Court judge, mopping up after the too-common horrible aftermath, claims there is responsibility. But it’s not one enforceable by law.
It’s clear that Simeon is promising to bring councils to heel and stop them wasting ratepayer money on bullshit.
‘They have shown what extremist economic morons they are and how little they value the future of our country.’ – Peters.
