The true difference between Auckland & Wellington in one terrible example
The Prime Minister who has led us through the turmoil of terrorism, volcanism and almost bubonic plague would not be left wondering in Auckland if the cafe was full!!!
Deconstructing Headlines
Critical analysis breaking down New Zealand news coverage, media framing, and political narratives behind the headlines.
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My Pandemic of Rage
So we are at Level 2, we’ve dodged a public health nightmare and have all sacrificed in the greatest tradition of Democracy. Unlike authoritarian regimes who can impose their will via military force, NZ is a liberal progressive democracy that had to rely on well informed citizens acting in solidarity for the collective good and we passed with flying colours.
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Trump & China suddenly ratchet up tensions
One of the fears I’ve had since the pandemic broke out was how quickly conflict with an external enemy would benefit both China and Trump.
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Is there even a pointing having the Greens anymore?
I don’t wish to be rude, but is there a point to even having the Greens?
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NZ Budget 2020 Winners & Losers: The Mother and Father of All Budgets
Vote for Labour in September because they’ve earned your vote, but look elsewhere for the revolution.
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Green Party all over the show on Level 2 Pandemic Powers – how about trying this instead
The Greens are all over the show bro.
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More evidence Labour will be hurt for not reforming WINZ toxic culture
As TDB has been pointing out since the pandemic erupted, Labour’s cowardly failure to reform the toxic culture inside WINZ will come back to bite Labour in the arse as Kiwi’s who have never interacted with the malice of WINZ come into contact for the first time and are horrified at the spitefulness of WINZ…
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Wow – how on earth did Government screw up the Level 2 Police powers law so badly?
What on earth just happened?
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Conflict with China builds
The difficulty NZ has always had in trying to follow two masters is about to get tested, are we American slaves or Chinese slaves?