A Good Sledge, but There Have Been Better
A storm in a teacup, but fun nonetheless. Sledging is an important part of politics, but these days sledges seem to cause faux-outrage.
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"The gentailers no longer operate in New Zealand in a way that enhances competitiveness number one. Number two, the gentailers no longer operate in a vein that boosts or gives greater primacy to the greater interests. Therefore there are provisions under the existing electricity legislation that enables the Crown
Health NZ: Financial Crisis and Staffing Shortages
Lester Levy told media there was an urgent need for rapid changes to prevent the agency from going broke in the coming months.
A Tool Not a Panacea
Telehealth is overhyped as a solution to New Zealand’s rural healthcare crisis.
Who’s Really Pressuring Luxon to Fix Education?
It is getting rather obvious that the upper middle class is tired of pretending that ‘equality’ is good if it means their children are being locked out.
National’s Conference Illustrated the Hollowing Out of Politics
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”.
NZ Politics Daily: 8 August 2024
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’
Marginal Gains for Government Amidst Electoral Shifts
Chris Hipkins already has mutterings in his ranks...If National continues its slide you may be sure mutterings will begin in National’s ranks.
Effective Responses to Pandemics and Peace
The exercise of raw power without regard to fact or justice is not limited to New Zealand: it is threatening to overtake the world.
Key’s Short-Term, Wheeling Dealing Perspective
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.
A Bridge Too Far for Labour
Labour not being able to govern without the other two is what makes their position so perilous.
A Tale of Two Freedoms
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.
Key’s Call for “Caution” in Race Relations
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, Where 58% Failure Is Fine by Them
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.
Air New Zealand Admits Targets Are “Unachievable”
And nearly 70 per cent of Australian companies “not even trying”.
Will NZ’s Public Gullibility Disappear Altogether?
TVNZ is more interested in producing derogatory and inaccurate information about people it politically disagrees with than in providing accurate and informative articles.