NASA Did Not Invent Velcro
Public vs private innovation: the next time there is proposed legislation on the table to fund research and development, think twice about the history and the costs of state-funded innovation.
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NZ Politics Daily: 22 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT, CABINET RESHUFFLE Jamie Ensor (Herald): National Party caucus meeting: MPs meet after reshuffle, poor poll result Jo Moir (RNZ): NZ political parties gear up for a busy 2025 Thomas Manch (Post): Luxon assembles his caucus after Cabinet reshuffle Roy Morgan: Support for
Taking Note of the Old Philosophers
When such people are in positions of authority, they typically seek to expand government power. This can range from nanny state restrictions to full-blown authoritarianism.
NZ Politics Daily: 21 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT, CABINET RESHUFFLE Luke Malpass (Post): The political year is kicking off: here’s what to expect (paywalled) Simon Wilson (Herald): What will Christopher Luxon say in his State of the Nation speech this week? (paywalled) Gordon Campbell (Scoop): On The Rise Of
This Will Fix Luxon’s Poll Ratings
There is a solution to help Christopher Luxon, but will he grasp it?
NZ Politics Daily: 20 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards CABINET RESHUFFLE Marc Daalder (Newsroom): Luxon tries to head off ‘vibecession’ with major reshuffle Jo Moir (RNZ): PM's portfolio reshuffle leaves Cabinet top heavy Rachel Thomas (Post): Why Dr Shane Reti didn't work as National’s health minister (paywalled) Bill
NZ Politics Daily: 17 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT Derek Cheng (Herald): Hand-picked by Judith Collins: The former National minister and the governance job he had no ‘significant’ experience for (paywalled) Henry Cooke: David Seymour's subtle powerplay Gordon Campbell (Scoop): On More Threats To Democracy From David Seymour David
Good Grief Golly G!
It sounds very much like Golriz Ghahraman has been getting a five-finger discount from Pak’nSave.