In calling out China for its increasing aggression, human rights violations and COVID cover-ups, Australia is paying a hefty price for storming the high moral ground. A furious Beijing is doing everything it can, using trade tariffs to punish us economically. But across the Tasman it’s a completely different story.
New Zealand has been much more circumspect – critics say weak – when it comes to its relationship with China. However, the tactic is being rewarded. Trade with China is booming, and the Kiwi economy is flying high.
Despite the apparent prosperity, questions are being asked about the ethics of prioritising dollars over decency. And it’s clearly a touchy subject as reporter Tom Steinfort discovered when he tried to discuss the issue with an uncharacteristically sensitive New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.
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Hipkins is on a hiding to nothing, even if he wins. He will not be able to control those in the other parties who will coerce, demand and threaten. He will be manipulated to high heaven. We could witness possibly the shortest premiership in our history, certainly in our lifetime.
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Hipkins says he isn’t sure the Mob’s $2.75m ever went to cabinet. The Taxpayers’ Union says his own cabinet turned down a plan to stop gang contracts in July 2023, while he was prime minister.
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The Teaching Council disgrace.
The Left’s Only Road to 61 Runs Through a 5.4 Per Cent Party. Party Vote NZ First or ACT.
The Post/Freshwater poll has Labour 28.7, National 27.6 and the left reaching 61 only with Opportunity on 5.4 per cent. Electorate vote National, party vote NZ First or ACT.