Most commentators are talking about 2020 as the year we are glad to put behind us. They say it has been a tough year for business with uncertainty about the economy alongside lockdowns, quarantine isolation and no overseas travel.
Ardern’s happy place is one without vision, courage, guts, determination, direction or even aspiration. Her political life has never involved heavy policy lifting – that’s for others while she trolls the Women’s Weekly covers.
The government has passed legislation to increase the top income tax rate to 39% on income over $180,000
It’s a small view of the world when one holds back from speaking out honestly against racism for fear of…
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Lame duck US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, is on a visit to Israel. Pompeo knows the game is over for Trump and his own position will end in two months when Biden is sworn in as President.
The best summary I’ve read of the recent report of Britain’s Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) into claims of anti-semitism within the British Labour Party is from Nazareth-based journalist Johnathan Cook here.
Appointing Nanaia Mahuta as Foreign Minister and Peeni Henare in Defence is a welcome relief and brings fresh pairs of eyes to long-neglected issues.
Recognising Palestine should be the first policy announcement of our new Foreign Minister after they are announced next week.
Like many people I have frequently wondered what it is that drives Jacinda Ardern. She entered parliament here through the Labour Party after working for the UK government led by notorious war criminal Tony Blair.