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He’s Not the Messiah of Change. He’s Just a Wet behind the Ears List MP
The recent NZ election has seen a number of new MPs voted into our parliament, including one controversial newbie from the Green Party. Almost before his induction into the ranks, he has already made a name for himself by declaring his opposition to swearing an oath of allegiance to the
Simon Wilson Is Afraid
Simon is afraid. He writes – “I’m scared. I didn’t use to be scared. I’m usually the optimist in the room. Wilfully and happily so, I’m Pollyanna”. Simon rather reminds me of a shiver looking for a spine to crawl up. Over lunch, at the risk of
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Simon Finally Grows a Pair (Sort of)
This month the Human Rights Commission released their October report. In it, they called for amongst other things warm and dry homes and fair pay wrapping them up in the concept of “rights”. In response, ACT leader David Seymour and Simon Bridges both took issue with what was said. ACT
No Shortage of Snitches in Auckland City
It has been reported that no fewer than 3,400 calls have been made to the Auckland City Council’s “dob in your neighbour” hotline regarding the unspeakable crime of using one’s hose. It appears Crime Watch has a competitor. The city is awash with unauthorised liquidity. My current
The Pot of Water Is on the Stove, the Frog Is in It and the Heat Is on
Just as the 1980s were taking their final gasp of breath a family friend, a Christian, a lady of advancing years and a farmer’s wife from the back blocks, told my parents in all seriousness: you should not send your son to university in Wellington, because there they are
COVID-19: A Tale of Two Islands
ACT Party “Taiwan continues to outperform New Zealand in its COVID-19 response,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “While Taiwan allows new arrivals to isolate at home, our Government has done such a poor job of running managed isolation and quarantine that it’s directed Air New Zealand to stop
Faces of the Day
The Green Party will hold the following portfolios outside of Cabinet: a. Marama Davidson will be appointed to the position of Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence and Associate Minister of Housing (Homelessness). b. Hon James Shaw will be appointed to the position of Minister of Climate
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