About time the Government paid for the damage they do to teenagers
Why it has taken this amount of time to recognise the role the state has in these young lives is the real question here.
Martyn Bradbury
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Nothing like white Waiheke rage: The front line of middle class over-tourism
The Republic of Waiheke is split between hippie artist types who are clinging to the commune vision of the Island and the Auckland uber rich who have priced locals out of the housing market, it is this latter group who are furious that the crap ferry service is barely able to cope with the Gold Card scam and over tourism that makes it almost impossible to move in peak hour traffic.
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Winston Vs Simon Bridges in Budget number death match
If Simon isn’t lying then he has caused a coup upset and reframed the welfare budget in a devious and malicious way. It would also be a serious blow to the credibility of Winston.
If Winston isn’t lying Simon Bridges will be the hapless fop who has once again over egged and zigged when he should have zagged. If the Euthanasia legislation passes before the 2020 election, Bridges leadership would surely be the first candidate.
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After starting a trial by media, Jacinda warns against a trial by media
Allowing staff to anonymously complain without any need to prove anything said and extrapolating rape from that is one thing. Attacking the resulting trial by media for being a trial by media however is a conversation Jacinda should perhaps be having with the Speaker.
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$4.6million to study what we all know about Public Transport
Almost $5million to investigate a solution suggests we aren’t asking the right questions.
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Assange matters to Journalism
Assange matters. Liking him or his behaviour doesn’t. He represents a bigger value that goes beyond his interpersonal failures. The inability of some to see this or understand it are limitations we shouldn’t allow to eclipse the issues of holding powerful states to account.
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A mockery of Hate Speech
Everyone using social media has had that moment their words have been misconstrued or misinterpreted, it’s a familiar experience and the idea of allowing those who generate most of the pile ons to be judge, jury and executioner of free speech is enough to turn voters against the left.
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The great NZ water theft – 3 things we are not being told about China taking NZ water
Domestic greed, exploitative free trade agreements and naked racism. That’s a great recipe for the poisoned water cocktail we are being forced to drink.
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Ummmmmm – about Trevor Mallard’s accusation of rape
The irony of a bullying report that has ended up bullying should be lost on no one.
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Thoughts on why there’s been no offical response to Ross Meurant’s allegations
If this can happen to a former Police Officer, what hope do the rest of us have, that we will be not be subjected to unlawful police actions if we ever do something that the Establishment does not approve?