Jim Cable In the process of perusing and deleting some old files, I came across this letter I’d written to John Key back in 2012. I’d forgotten all about it – along with whether or not he ever replied. However to me, the essential point it reveals is that
Richard Prebble bassettbrashandhide.com The Honourable Richard Prebble CBE is a former member of the New Zealand Parliament. Initially a member of the Labour Party, he joined the newly formed ACT New Zealand party under Roger Douglas in 1996, becoming its leader from 1996 to 2004. “Is he a racist
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So, Chris Hipkins has performed a reverse ferret of sorts on some key policies. But there hasn’t been any indication of any willingness to abandon other important policies, yet. But are the reversals really reversals, or have they just parked the policies hoping for a win in October and
Neville Dodd President Sporting Shooters Association of New Zealand Inc At a time when Government is trimming its policies to better manage the cost of living crisis, is it not also sensible to scrap the firearm register, that will cost $ 1 Million per week to administer, and serve no useful
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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is urging residents recently struck by devastating flooding to “please get prepared” as Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle poses another threat. Newshub Read more here. Discuss it on The BFD. If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading
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Robin Gauld Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean University of Otago As New Zealand’s COVID cases rose in 2021, we were warned the virus would put significant pressure on our health system. But, in reality, New Zealand’s medical system has been struggling for a long time. Over and over
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If you think “Aotearoa” is fast descending into a hell-hole of juvenile crime… well, you’re not wrong. I’m not talking about the infantile antics of the gang of criminals infesting the Beehive, of course. As you all know, Auckland especially has been subject to a veritable reign
New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com As we settle into a new year and new leader, we optimistically look with hope to the horizon of better times ahead, yet already we are once again facing the stronghold of censorship in our lives, as the grip tightens on
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This series is designed to help people to understand modern technology, and become more confident in using computing devices. It is not designed to educate experts. The author is involved in tutoring older students at SeniorNet, a New Zealand wide organisation. SeniorNet hopes that students will feel more confident in
