PM Needs to Take a Breath on UN
To call in the Israeli ambassador is a breathtakingly ill-advised move. To fund the UN, as it now presents itself, is equally so.
NZ Politics
Government to Boost Fuel Reserves – Jones
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is seeking feedback on increasing diesel reserves to 28 days and plans to introduce regulations mandating jet fuel companies to hold adequate stocks near Auckland Airport.
NZ Politics Daily: 16 October 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards LOCAL GOVERNMENT RNZ: Can the govt step in to take control over Wellington City Council?: What you need to know Andrea Vance (Post): Attention Wellington City Council ‒ this is not a drill (paywalled) Georgina Campbell (Herald): Tory Whanau’s Wellington City Council: Why there’
The Pathway from Frumpy Loser to Leader
The move is on. Will Ayesha Verrall make the cut to become the next Labour leader?
People Power Gains Traction Over the Ditch
This is a victory of people power against dominant forces and should buoy us all during whatever turbulent times lie ahead.
It Is Time for Action
The ‘Safe & Effective’ roadshow explores vaccine injuries and offers solutions.
Why Charter Schools Are Huge Bargain for Taxpayers
You will probably not hear this from the teacher unions or the Labour Party.
Otago Uni’s Ranking and Big Mistake
By appointing a Labour Party Vice Chancellor it all but ensured losing its med school duopoly.
Where Is the Choice?
I am not going to humiliate myself by trying to explain to them that poisoning me is not good for me. I want a way to explain to them that poisoning me will not be good for them.
AG Damns the Govt’s Charity Funding Processes
The unfortunate lesson for the charity sector therefore seems to be that it’s not what you do, it’s who you know.
Off You Go Disinformation Project
In the end, the Disinformation Project imploded under the weight of its own hypocrisy. New Zealanders have moved on and so should Kate Hannah.
NZ Politics Daily: 15 October 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT, PARLIAMENT Richard Shaw (The Conversation): Election anniversary: a year into 3-party coalition government, can the centre hold? Simon Wilson (Herald): Mood of the Boardroom: The surprising things business leaders say and don’t say (paywalled) Chris Trotter (Interest): No enemies to the
Give It up Sweetie, Now You’re Just Taking the Proverbial
Golriz Ghahraman is just taking the proverbial in appealing her sentencing after she was busted during a one-woman crime spree amongst high-end fashion boutiques. She says the cost of the convictions are a bit hurty and wants them gone.
Face of the Day
Duncan Garner: I know my dad – he’s dead now, he died of cancer – he wanted me to go on an adventure like that, and we never got around to it. The anniversary of his death’s coming up, so I’m doing this for him and me, to prove I can do it.