The Daily Blog Open Mic – Saturday 8th July 2018
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
Author: The Daily Blog
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Defence policy statement edges NZ closer to Trump’s America
So much for New Zealand’s independent foreign policy. The Strategic Defence Policy Statement, released today, puts New Zealand firmly in the American camp. It portrays China as a threat, warning of China’s “ability to quickly deploy a range of additional capabilities in and around key international shipping lanes.”
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Popcorn "strike" planned for Hoyts Cinemas Saturday
In what has been dubbed a “Popcorn Strike” Unite Union will be handing out free popcorn outside Hoyts Cinemas to…
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Political Caption Competition
Southern Right Whale in Harbour near Beehive – National blames Labour for encouraging mammals
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Friday 6th July 2018
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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What’s Wrong With Today’s Journalists?
THERE’S SOMETHING WRONG with New Zealand journalists. For the best part of three decades our universities and polytechnics have been churning-out graduates who, at least in theory, should be the best-educated, best-prepared and most ethical journalists this country has ever produced. It must break the hearts of these graduates’ academic mentors to see how little of what they have attempted to inculcate in their charges has taken.
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GUEST BLOG: Willie Jackson – Simon burns bridges as National bashes workers
This Government is here to make change, instead of making up petty lies and stoking fear and anger. National should start working with the people instead of against them for once.
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MUST READ GUEST BLOG: A heartfelt letter penned by “Ms F” after her win against MSD
In a breakthrough decision yesterday, the High Court determined that loans could not be counted as income for social security purposes – a huge victory for Ms F. But the years and the overwhelming stress she experienced cannot be taken back. These are her words:
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The Liberal Agenda – The Rainbow Cable Car
In a world first Drag Artist Queen Olivia St Redfern is reading to children on the historic Wellington Cable Car. Join Queen Olivia on Monday 16 July as she travels a return trip on the historic Wellington Cable Car, while listening to her reading aloud wonderful children’s stories.
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Kim Dotcom Statement on Court of Appeal
Kim Dotcom Statement on Court of Appeal