On Saturday I attended the Alternative Aotearoa meeting in Wellington. This was a fantastic event, organised by my friend and fellow Daily Blogger John Minto. I think what stood out for me was the large number of young people, pākeha, Māori and Pacifica who spoke passionately about the need for change in so many aspects of New Zealand life.
Even if Labour drop 5% by election day, THEY STILL FORM A MAJORITY GOVERNMENT!
Labour Party MP learns there is no such thing as a joke on social media.
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An underlying, but often unspoken, theme in political debate is the issue of the rights and wants of the individual versus the need to have a cohesive society.
Aotearoa New Zealand has always valued the role of a police force, and understood the need for law enforcement. This assumed legitimacy has come under dispute. As we march steadily towards the half-life of the 21st Century, we need to define that role.
Retaining ‘physical restraint’ over allowing teachers to use ‘physical force’ in last minute changes to the Education and Training Bill…
It is going to be a Labour majority Government.
We face the largest challenge in modern NZ politics and what is National doing under Judith? Assassinating careers with the ease of a tinder swipe.
We are better than this type of explicit political enmity aimed towards the most vulnerable amongst us.