“Māori and Pasifika” the new bywords for “working class”
When was the last time a journalist or commentator used the term working class in a news report or opinion…
John Minto
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MUST READ: Labour’s betrayal of low-income New Zealanders
Don’t just read this blog – get involved in a campaign to force the government to adopt an industrial-scale state house building programme. The first step for everyone – individuals and organisations – is to sign the petition here https://www.alternativeaotearoa.nz/petition
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Don’t let politicians bury political donations’ scandals – put voters in the front seat!
This is the time of year when governments make unpopular announcements or issue media releases when they want to bury public discussion on a sensitive issue. This is sometimes accompanied by ineffectual howls of protest from the opposition but most public attention has shifted to Christmas parties, buying gifts and planning holidays.
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Luxon Vs Ardern: Spot the difference
The liberal middle class have spent two weeks attacking Chris Luxon as an appalling right winger and telling us how we should be very afraid of a Luxon-led government.
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A deep and satisfying love affair
One of the more shameful aspects of our foreign policy is our two-tier approach to human rights abuses.
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Jimmy O’Dea – Thank You
I’m proud to have known this man and to have stood alongside him on many frontlines. He lived a big life in a small country. Thank you Jimmy.
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Judith Collins – she brought out the worst in us
I asked someone today what they think when they hear the name Judith Collins. Nastiness was the answer and I think this is how she will be remembered, not only by her political opponents in Labour but by a big chunk of her National Party colleagues.
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Parliamentary motion on Palestine – PLEASE TAKE ACTION NOW!
We understand a parliamentary motion on Palestine will be moved in parliament in the next two days!
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A welcome change of direction away from mandatory vaccinations
There is a welcome change of direction in the government announcement yesterday that Aucklanders will be able to leave the city to travel around the country from mid-December by showing they are double vaccinated OR by producing a negative covid test within 72 hours of leaving.
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David Seymour (bless his heart) agrees with me on one thing at least!
It’s a mixed blessing to see ACT leader David Seymour agreeing with me but he is right to oppose mandatory vaccination for people who are able to show they are free of covid 19.