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It’s Now Beyond a Joke.

It’s Now Beyond a Joke.

The time has come to say it. The prime minister and her government is a joke. She would appear to have no intention of trying to do her job properly. Lucky for her she has an out. Even if she had the firmness of purpose to do so, the simple

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East Coast Bays: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
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East Coast Bays: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections

RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. Hibiscus and Bays Local Board East Coast Bays Subdivision There are 11 candidates standing for four positions. You may cast up to four

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West Coast Hydro Dam Axed by David Parker

West Coast Hydro Dam Axed by David Parker

You really do have to wonder with this government if the left hand knows what the right hand is doing. They axed our lucrative oil and gas industries, citing the fact that they want to concentrate entirely on renewable energy sources. New Zealand is already a great place for this,

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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

Yesterday today’s face of the day announced a free lunch programme that will start in 30 schools, and then expand.

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Comment of the Day

Comment of the Day

Today, repeatedly, Ardern said “ I’m not going to enter into speculation around negotiations between Kingitanga and mana whenua. They are the parties around the table. We should respect the process that they’re involved in. That’s what this Government is going to do.” Not once did she mention

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National Finally Wakes Up on Gun Reform
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National Finally Wakes Up on Gun Reform

ACT party Press Release: “It has taken National five months to wake up to the fact that the government is targeting law-abiding firearm owners who have done nothing wrong”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. National has suggested it might vote against the government’s second Arms Amendment Bill. “Voting

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You’re a Bigot and You Hate Your Kids

You’re a Bigot and You Hate Your Kids

If you think your son really is a boy, or your daughter a girl, you’re the worst bigot on the planet. It’s “science”. At least, according to a so-called “social scientist” – only slightly more scientific than voodoo. In fact, parents who refuse to bow to the sleazy

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Yes Minister, No Minister, three bags full Minister

Yes Minister, No Minister, three bags full Minister

National party Press Release: The government’s 2019-2029 Minerals and Petroleum Strategy includes a ban on new mines on conservation land, bypassing the promised consultation process, National’s Energy and Resources spokesperson Jonathan Young says. “The strategy claims the government’s first goal in modernising the Crown Minerals Act

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Link Parliamentary Salaries to Average Wage
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Link Parliamentary Salaries to Average Wage

New Conservative is calling for parliamentary salaries to be linked to the average wage so that any increases are fair and reflect the influence the government is having on the country’s economy. If the economy slumps and the average wage drops, so do MPs’ salaries. Linking salaries to the

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Leaked New Law will Give Police Power to Judge Hate Speech

Leaked New Law will Give Police Power to Judge Hate Speech

National party Press Release: A leaked copy of the government’s Arms Legislation Bill reveals law-abiding firearms owners and gun clubs will be hit hardest, rather than gangs and genuine criminals, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says. “I’m worried about the path this government is going down

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Will Bridges Haul Collins Back into Line?

Will Bridges Haul Collins Back into Line?

Simon Bridges left the door open in opposing the second reading of the Zero Carbon Bill and while he was still making up his mind about it, two of his ministers came out in opposition. In this interview with Corin Dann, Bridges says he expects his ministers to toe the

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Corruption: It’s as Easy as ALP

Corruption: It’s as Easy as ALP

Eddie Obeid and his “left testicle”, former minister Ian McDonald, may be gone, but the stench of corruption around NSW Labor is still fouling the air at Sussex Street. About all that seems to have changed is that Labor politicians have ditched environmentally-friendly paper bags for their “cash donations”

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