Key fails to mastermind an illusionary legacy
As any advertising agency would tell you, the purpose of a brand is to sell an experience and create an illusion.
Setting the Agenda
Political analysis and commentary shaping the progressive debate in Aotearoa New Zealand, focused on power, policy, and accountability.
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Youth Employment, Training and Education – NZ First Private Members’ Bill Series Part 3
Darroch’s bill will create an alternative pathway – using the transformative power of the state to establish an alternative for these young people, which will be available for them before that time-critical point of arguable no return in their late teens.
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MUST READ: 2017 A Labour Odyssey
Last week the Labour party had a future of work conference. …what it did bring however was some politically brave ideas and a voyage into some unknown territory. Labours scrip writer went a little Sci-Fi and presented something seldom seen in politics. Imagination.
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How to reach Peak Cannabis in 2016
Are we are nearing “Peak Cannabis”, the tipping point where significant and sustained law reform is not only possible but inevitable?
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I did it all for you. Secret recording captures Key’s flag referendum heartbreak
Breaking News: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key’s real feelings about losing that country’s recent flag referendum have been inadvertently captured on tape by a local freelance cameraman.
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MUST READ: Jam tomorrow Jam yesterday. NEVER EVER JAM TODAY!
A basic income for all as a solution to poverty traps and income insecurity is a futuristic idea about a Utopia. I hope we get there one day too but let’s be real about it. Children are dying and lives are being stunted right now.
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The Future of Work: A nightmare or arena of struggle?
The Future of Work Conference sponsored by the Labour Party this week was a stimulating look at a range of ideas for dealing with the challenges that the current system is preparing for people in the 21st Century.
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Not a bad result for opponents of the colonial flag
For opponents of our present colonial flag it wasn’t a bad result. We were always unlikely to win, but support for a new flag has substantially increased.
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For it is truly people – Amnesty International
Today, on the first anniversary of the armed conflict, we must remember this for Yemen. We must remember that these people, of a poetic Arab tongue, and a sun tanned brown skin are exactly that: people, caught in a mostly forgotten, horrific war. They are what truly matters.
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Sanders’ train still picking up speed
The Bernie for President train is still picking up speed. People are still flocking to his rallies: 10,000 in San Diego on Tuesday. His vote is growing despite pundits saying he has no chance.