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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:
She won’t be right mate, unless we start making it right, open up to one another, ask questions to our government about what they are doing, ask questions of ourselves as to what we can be doing.
It’s certainly proving to be a Winter of Discontent within the Auckland Council. It’s this discontent that was behind the recent letter expressing ‘strong dissatisfaction’ with the ‘secretive and non-inclusive’ leadership style of Mayor Phil Goff, signed by nine councillors including myself
Hone Harawira is the leader of the MANA movement and is currently on tour of Native American hui.
Proof that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
OREN LYONS is a Faithkeeper from the Seneca Nations, part of the Iroquois Confederacy whose land straddles the US/Canada border.
If, when travelling on the busy modern divided four-lane highway running down the steep hill from Jerusalem, eastward, on your way to Jericho, you were to look out the window on either side , you’d be shocked by the poverty, and wonder , who are these people, why are they so poor, how can anyone live like this.
With NZ falling further and further behind in this booming new industry, its hoped so and soon. But is it too little too late? The referendum for Cannabis is also due for 2019, so has the canna movement missed the boat to make a serious impact on the law decision? And where are all the big investors who are willing to put the money in? Are the big corporations that influential?
Heartless and sad to think the giant room full of WINZ staff can not see the right thing to do. Took me 1 visit 1 morning to see how needless that is. 5 security! More than any bank!
The Unity4J online vigil, which took place over the weekend, saw the participation of renowned activists, journalists, whistleblowers and even…