Use of Nudge theory: The Winter Energy Payment
Behavioural economist Richard Thaler, the father of ‘nudge theory’ was awarded the Nobel economics prize in 2008. In New Zealand we see his influence in the auto-enrolment, opt-out design of KiwiSaver.
Author: The Daily Blog
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GUEST BLOG: Denis Tegg – Storm Surge and Sea Flood Firth of Thames – Jan 5 2018
Here is a short YouTube video and photo montage I have put together of the January 5 storm surge and sea flood event in Kaiaua, Thames and the Thames Coast. Why it happened, and some graphic not seen before footage of sea walls being overtopped, suburbs flooded, and roads wrecked.
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Political Caption Competition
Well according to you President Trump, everything right of this point you just labelled a shithole.
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Wednesday 17th January 2018
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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Political Caption Competition
This is the whitest picture ever photographed in the Western world.
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Tuesday 16th January 2018
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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Kiwi workers deliver message to Fiji government – New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Kiwi workers deliver message to Fiji government – end the aviation lockout 50 people protested outside the Fiji High Commission…
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A Point Being Overlooked In The Trump-Haiti “Shithole” Controversy
[Author’s Note: Due to some confusion derived from people not reading beyond the first few lines, it’s probably necessary to include a disclaimer at this point – I’m NOT defending Trump here. Read the whole thing before angrily writing in to suggest otherwise, please.]
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GUEST BLOG: Lois Griffiths – AND YET, NOT THE WORST THING HE’S SAID!
Sure Trump’s foul remarks re Haiti, El Salvador and African countries in general are raising ire around the world. I like the remarks coming from Norway about a ‘shithole’ of a country that does not have a decent publicly funded free health system .
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Open Letter to WOMAD 2018 to remove controversial Israeli performer
We see from the programme that Israeli singer Victoria Hanna is scheduled to perform at the March 2018 WOMAD festival.