When are we going to talk about allowing rapacious Developers building on Aucklands floodplains?
When are we going to talk about how we’ve allowed Developers to build on Aucklands floodplains? Let me quote former Auckland…
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – 2nd February 2023
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. The Editor doesn’t…
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In Occupied Palestine – 26 January 2023
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Why have a big fund for a rainy day when the rain is here today
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This reeks of political damage control and it is deeply deceptive to the NZ public
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Fiji’s media veterans recount intimidation under FijiFirst government – eye on reforms
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