Government delays “morally repugnant” case against Greenpeace activists
The Government has asked for more time to take a case against three Greenpeace activists who put themselves in the…
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Consumer organisations help Commission catch crooks – Nga Tangata Microfinance
Nga Tangata Microfinance (NTM) welcomes the collaboration between the Commerce Commission and consumer organisations, including budgeting services, which is triggering investigations and…
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Gareth Morgan Welcomes PCE’s Stance on Feral Cats – TOP
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has today issued a major report highlighting the need for urgent action…
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Living Wage set to transform lives at Auckland Council
Living Wage Auckland will today celebrate a significant milestone in its campaign for a Living Wage at Auckland Council, with…
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Thursday 1st June 2017
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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GUEST BLOG: Willie Jackson – Why are we giving away our water for free?
Cloud Ocean Water Ltd is a China-based company specialising in investment in New Zealand. This month they gained the water rights to the Belfast aquifer in Waimakariri.
The amount of water they will be allowed to take for free each day is obscene.
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The Best Photojournalism From Around The Globe Comes To Auckland This July!
Note down 1st – 30th July in your diary to see this inspiring collection of images in Auckland.
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Claiming this Budget is left wing and family friendly is the new Maori Privilege
The right wing punditry and biased mainstream media are all attempting to portray this abortion of a budget as ‘left wing’ and ‘family friendly’…
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GUEST BLOG: Te Reo Putake – The UK Election: May’s Munted Mandate
Unelected Tory PM Theresa May called an early general election on April 18th, saying that she needed a mandate for Brexit. At the time, it was hailed as a masterstroke and it was assumed the Conservatives would romp to victory. But now … not so much.
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The Portland Heroes – the indomitable human spirit at its finest
There is an impulse in human nature to do good; to be altruistic; to stand up and help others even though they may be total strangers. It is this indomitable spark of humanity which is perhaps our single, most powerful, saving grace. If we, as a species survive, it will be due to that innate impulse to act altruistically even when we may personally not benefit. Or even face personal danger.