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Governing for Every New Zealander
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Governing for Every New Zealander

Dr Muriel Newman nzcpr.com On election night, Jacinda Ardern said, “To those amongst you who may not have supported Labour before… I say thank you. We will not take your support for granted. And I can promise you, we will be a party that governs for every New Zealander.

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Promises Paint Labour into a Corner
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Promises Paint Labour into a Corner

Fred Too You have no doubt noticed that house prices are rocketing away. A million dollars won’t get you much at all in Wellington and Auckland. Prices have reached unbelievably high levels in nearly all our other cities too. The relentless climb in house prices is increasing disparity as

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Wear a Face Mask, Send a Message

Wear a Face Mask, Send a Message

A hapless Auckland commuter says she was accosted not once, not twice but three times (by five different people) for not wearing a face mask inside the Britomart train station. The use of masks or face coverings is mandatory for: * people travelling on public transport services in, into and out

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Face of the Day
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Face of the Day

Minister for Waiting? New Foreign Affairs Minister called out for not fronting for interviews Read the full article here. Comment on it on The BFD.

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Things That Make Me Go Hmm

Here’s a great comparison of capitalism vs communism: The Australian government offers incentives of $2000 for Kiwis and $6000 for Australians to pick fruit and vegetables in Australia. In response, Jacinda Ardern threatens that people should not take up Australia’s offer, because she will severely punish them on

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The Misinformation about the “Misinformation”

The Misinformation about the “Misinformation”

Kerry Grant banana-boat-boy.com On the weekend I read two cleverly written articles by New Zealand’s Pandemic Guru Siouxsie Wiles – “The astonishing, life-saving power of immunisation” and “Koch’s postulates, Covid, and misinformation rabbit holes.” To her credit, she appears to know her stuff, but I

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Daily News Roundup – 20 November 2020

Daily News Roundup – 20 November 2020

Housing Chris Trotter (Daily Blog): Meeting the overwhelming quantum of need – A modest proposal for ending New Zealand’s housing crisis Richard Harman: “This crisis is too big; we cannot wait any longer” Zane Small (Newshub): Green MP Julie Anne Genter questions Jacinda Ardern ruling out capital gains tax while

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New Conservative Party Leadership Change
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New Conservative Party Leadership Change

New Conservative After a thorough and robust review of the party leadership by the New Conservative Board, we have come to the difficult decision to look for a fresh approach to the leadership of New Conservative and have relieved Leighton Baker of the leadership of the party at this time.

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Royal Commission Report Must Be Made Available Immediately

Royal Commission Report Must Be Made Available Immediately

ACT Party ACT’s Firearms Reform Spokesperson Nicole McKee is calling on the Government to release the report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attacks next week. “According to the Commissioners, the report has been finished, will be delivered to the Government next week, and no

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Aussie Govt Pinches Kiwi Workers, NZ Govt Won’t Lift a Finger

Aussie Govt Pinches Kiwi Workers, NZ Govt Won’t Lift a Finger

ACT Party “The Australian Government is going all out to pinch our workers, while our Government won’t lift a finger to support industry,” says ACT’s Primary Industries Spokesperson Mark Cameron. “Kiwis are being promised $2,000 if they complete six weeks’ harvesting in Australia’s regions. Meanwhile, our

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Child Sacrifice Increased by 9% during Pandemic

Child Sacrifice Increased by 9% during Pandemic

The first article I wrote in January, “Another 13,000 Babies Will Be Murdered This Year” was based on some comments by Canadian anti-abortion activist Laura Klassen. She has now produced and narrated an animated short showing how little has changed through the ages and that the practice of

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