Gender pay gap worse for some groups of women – Gender Equal NZ
National Council of Women President and Gender Equal NZ spokesperson Vanisa Dhiru says we cannot hope to achieve true gender…
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Public money still being spent on polluting rivers – Greenpeace
Friday, 8th December: Greenpeace is seeking urgent clarification from the Agriculture and Environment Ministers Damien O’Connor and David Parker on…
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Political Caption Competition
The homicidal chipmunk of NZ media
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Tuesday 12th December 2017
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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So “throwing money” at poverty does work, according to National?
One of the most commonly parroted cliches from the rightwing of politics; “throwing money at the problem” – usually with the add-on; ” – doesn’t solve anything”. Except, of course, when it comes to tax-cuts. Then it’s not so much “throwing money” at middle class and affluent voters – as labelling it a “reward”
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RIP Patrick Gower Political Editor 2012-2017
…Patrick Gower isn’t so much a journalist as he is a barking dog that chases every stationary car he can see. I enjoy watching his work for the pure bloodsport element, when his eyes roll into the back of his head as he starts his death spin on whatever unfortunate soul has been stupid enough to be interviewed by him, you watch with all the excitement of a really gruesome snuff movie.
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Political Caption Competition
Total eclipse of the Fart
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Monday 11th December 2017
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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Are you a male alone this Christmas but looking for love?
Christmas is a magical time when all dreams come true. The streets are looking festive, as ever, children are happy,…
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Kiwi prominent in ICAN, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner
New Zealand has a long history of active anti-nuclear NGOs, several of whom are involved in ICAN via their international parent bodies. These include the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and Pax Christi – all of whom are represented on the ICAN international steering committee.