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A National Win Should be There for the Taking
Except it isn’t, is it? Not according to the polls. The Roy Morgan poll had National at a measly, under the circumstances, 31. This is a decrease on the previous month while ACT, its coalition partner is up plus 4 to 18. This poll was the most accurate regarding
James Shaw BA (Not)
Peter Allan Williams Writer and broadcaster for half a century. Now watching from the sidelines although verbalising thoughts on www.reality check.radio three days a week peterallanwilliams.substack.com The thing about politicians is that you have to be able to trust them, and to gain trust it helps
Turning up the Heat on Winston Peters
Phil Green As the election gets closer the heat appears to be turning up on the comments of BFD readers about the merits of Winston’s participation. Winston’s rodeo may not be new in town but his message this time around certainly is. In my humble estimation, Winston’s
Can We Trust the MSM to Report on Party Policies?
Michael Bassett Political historian Michael Bassett CNZM is the author of 15 books, was a regular columnist for the Fairfax newspapers and a former Minister in the 1984-1990 governments bassettbrashandhide.com This election campaign has degenerated into a media circus with endless trivial claims and counterclaims, many of them
National Pledges to Subsidise Chargers for Rich Pricks’ EVs
National has pledged to build an EV charging network for rich pricks and their gay EVs. That’s a policy aimed at the Tesla-driving mothers of Point Chevalier rather than the squeezed middle who are really suffering. It beggars belief that they think this is a vote winner. National
Flights of Fancy on the Taxpayer Dime
It appears that the Albanese government is living by the advice of Pope Leo X. Since 32% of voters have given them government, they are determined to enjoy it. As politicians are wont to do, they’re living large on the taxpayer’s dollar. But it’s surely not a
Christopher Luxon – National to deliver 10,000 EV chargers
National will supercharge electric vehicle infrastructure with a comprehensive, nationwide EV network of 10,000 public chargers to unleash the renewable transition, deliver infrastructure and rebuild the economy, National Leader Christopher Luxon says. National’s Supercharging EV Infrastructure plan includes: * Invest $257 million over four years to deliver 10,000
Taliban Thanks Joe for the Free Stuff
In a recent opinion piece, The Australian’s Adam Creighton tried vainly to defend Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Especially ludicrous was his claim that it was “hypocritical” for Trump supporters to attack Biden for botching the whole affair, because, “Trump himself had earlier agreed in February 2020 to
Brand Spend Blowout by New Firearms Regulator
Victoria O’Brien thedailyexaminer.co.nz The new Firearms Safety Authority (“FSA”), a unit recently set up within the NZ Police to administer civilian firearms ownership in NZ, has revealed it will be spending $500k just on marketing and advertising in the year to June 2024, while new branded uniforms
The Honeymoon Is over for Albo
The honeymoon is over, baby. Like all freshmen leaders, Anthony Albanese has enjoyed a dream run in the opinion polls — for a while. But, as honeymoons do, sooner or later, the electorate rolls over and sees what the harsh glare of sunlight reveals. It looks like Albo’s mascara has
Chippy the Vegetable
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The Centrist Stands up for Free Speech
nznewsessentials.com In brief * Defaming Julian Batchelor is an unlawful attempt to undermine his message, which he has the right to discuss. * The Centrist wants to reduce the many obstacles in NZ to making informed decisions when voting. * The Centrist is supporting Julian’s defamation suit and will support others.
Alf Could Have Done a Better Job
I am aware bus drivers rarely handle money these days but when they do, the money they are handed and the change given have to add up. When it comes to driver Alf’s partner, Finance Minister Grant Robertson, things don’t add up. While Alf is dealing in small
No, I Do Not Wish Chippy a Happy Birthday
I’m taking one for the team being on the receiving end of the Labour Party’s campaign emails. This week’s plea from Carmel Sepuloni is followed by my response. My Mate ChippyDownload You can tell Mr Hipkins that when he owns up to his government’s failures – and
A Suggestion for a Tax on Investors
Ranjana Gupta Auckland University of Technology theconversation.com The property market is New Zealand’s largest industry, adding NZ$41.2 billion a year to gross domestic product. But there is a debate over how we tax houses – particularly those sitting empty despite the ongoing housing crisis. Housing affordability is