Dave Macpherson: Is Covid-19 a threat to mental health?
Some of the more disingenuous right-wing social media commentators have started using the line that the Covid-19 lockdown has led to increased suicides and mental health crisis callouts.
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GUEST BLOG: Geoff Simmons – UBI and the working class
As I write this, headlines are flooding in. Today, New Zealand has recorded zero new cases of COVID-19. This is a tremendous achievement. Well done to our team of 5 million and our Government that made it happen.
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How crazy are these warmongers? Cancel RIMPAC 2020
We must join hands with people from around the Pacific and around the world to tell our governments to stop this dangerous behaviour.
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Political Caption Competition
D: “But Prime Minister, but Prime Minister, but Prime Minister…”
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Tuesday – 5th May 2020
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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MEDIA WATCH: Jacinda destroys Duncan Garner
Game Over Duncan.
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WHEN was Jacinda warned about pandemic and can we start investigating China yet, or is that still xenophobic?
…In 1918 plague followed war. if China has had a hand in accidentally starting this pandemic, war might follow plague.
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$13,000 annual UBI for every Kiwi & more take home pay: TOP UBI Policy and COVID-19 stimulus
COVID-19 crisis provides once-in-a-generation opportunity for systemic tax & welfare reform, now is the time for brave action Wellington…
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Cannabis referendum Bill’s recipe for success
The world-leading full version of the cannabis referendum Bill is a recipe for success that gives voters a stark choice, writes Chris Fowlie.
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Waatea News Column: For goodness sake – legalise cannabis now to create jobs!
The cannabis referendum is 5 months away, the moment it passes the Government must swing into action to allow the industry to start hiring people as soon as possible.