“Māori and Pasifika” the new bywords for “working class”
When was the last time a journalist or commentator used the term working class in a news report or opinion…
Author: John Minto
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LONG-FORM REPORT: Creating the citizen economy
Taxation is the mechanism for redistribution of wealth to combat inequality and for redirecting resources to build a society. But our current tax principles though largely hidden or not understood by ordinary people, lie at the root of all our current inequality and struggling economy. Struggling at least for ordinary people. This article shows our current tax principles are central to our economic problems. Understand and fix tax and we are on a path to greater economic security and wealth for all, a ‘citizens economy’.
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MUST READ: Labour’s betrayal of low-income New Zealanders
Don’t just read this blog – get involved in a campaign to force the government to adopt an industrial-scale state house building programme. The first step for everyone – individuals and organisations – is to sign the petition here https://www.alternativeaotearoa.nz/petition
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Don’t let politicians bury political donations’ scandals – put voters in the front seat!
This is the time of year when governments make unpopular announcements or issue media releases when they want to bury public discussion on a sensitive issue. This is sometimes accompanied by ineffectual howls of protest from the opposition but most public attention has shifted to Christmas parties, buying gifts and planning holidays.
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Luxon Vs Ardern: Spot the difference
The liberal middle class have spent two weeks attacking Chris Luxon as an appalling right winger and telling us how we should be very afraid of a Luxon-led government.
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A deep and satisfying love affair
One of the more shameful aspects of our foreign policy is our two-tier approach to human rights abuses.
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Covid vs Humanity – it’s a slam dunk!
So we have another covid variant – Omicron – now circulating and we wait for news of its power to further disrupt and endanger our lives. Within a week of its being reported we already have two cases in Sydney. It will be with us here in Aotearoa New Zealand shortly, if it hasn’t already arrived.
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Jimmy O’Dea – Thank You
I’m proud to have known this man and to have stood alongside him on many frontlines. He lived a big life in a small country. Thank you Jimmy.
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Judith Collins – she brought out the worst in us
I asked someone today what they think when they hear the name Judith Collins. Nastiness was the answer and I think this is how she will be remembered, not only by her political opponents in Labour but by a big chunk of her National Party colleagues.
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Parliamentary motion on Palestine – PLEASE TAKE ACTION NOW!
We understand a parliamentary motion on Palestine will be moved in parliament in the next two days!