Those NZers living in cars, those NZers trapped by a dysfunctional mental health system, those NZers locked out of home ownership, the working poor and beneficiaries will be thrilled that Grant Robertson is thinking of doing something for them in 4 years time.
The debate over Prisoners being able to vote has begun in the Waitangi Tribunal as argument is heard that the ban is a breach of the Treaty because it is so disproportionately unfair to Māori.
The Government want to call it ‘social’ housing rather than state housing so that the responsibility sounds like it’s a problem the community has to solve and not the state.
This is the time to push and fight. Once we hit 3.5%, the State is forced to change, don’t let the detractors inject you with apathy and impotence. We are far stronger than we know.
We must seek to goad both men to launch their own Christian Parties by actively feeding both their narcissisms with gushing praise.
It only takes one dumb panicked ill-trained cop to suddenly escalate events.
The attempt by some to make the latest threat a unique moment in history is embarrassing.
Just when you thought The People’s Budget hosted by Bryan Bruce and with panelists Rod Oram, Sue Bradford, Russel Norman, Efeso Collins, Professor Jane Kelsey and Julia Whaipooti was a great way to debate if neoliberal economics can build a well being budget, news tonight that NZer of the Year, Dr Lance O’Sullivan will also be joining the panel.
Let’s dump the faux shock, it’s beneath our collective intelligence.
I feel stupid even having to state something so obvious, but post the Alabama decision and the rise of the religious right wanting to control women’s bodies, it’s time for clear cut and serious pushback.