The man who sold the world
How could it be that the most comprehensive, far-sighted economic agreement the world has ever seen pose a threat to democracy? Here’s my take and I’d be interested to hear where I’m going wrong:
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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Third Term Temptations
In 2016 Labour is in its third term of opposition, and it’s easy to imagine how desperately its caucus is looking for a way out. The party is heading into its hundredth year without a charismatic leader, shorn of just about all of the policies it campaigned on in the 2011 and 2014 elections; and as close to broke as any major party should ever be.
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Police take a year to disclose secret search of activists’ home
The use of this provision against political activists does sound alarm bells.
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Negotiations lend legitimacy to Israeli racism
While everyone has the right to believe in and express their beliefs, there is no justification for indulging a state-sponsored ideology that tramples upon fundamental human rights and international law. . .
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Veteran Rainbow Warrior activist, global eco advocate to co-lead Greenpeace
New Zealand’s Bunny McDiarmid has been named as one of two women to head the global environmental group Greenpeace International as co-executive directors in an innovative agenda setting move. Report from Pacific Media Watch
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Can we avert economic Armageddon?
Big banks and mainstream economists are now predicting an economic disaster befalling the world economy over the next few years.
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The Referendum Approach To Cannabis Law Reform – An Idea Whose Time Has Come
A #Reeferendum represents the best way forward for cannabis law reform at this point in time. We should therefore all be pleased that it’s no longer just New Zealand First advocating on behalf of one. Thank you Helen Kelly for helping to lend legitimacy to the Reformist side of this debate.
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Dolphin Survival Depends On Kiwis Keeping An Eye On The Sea And On What We Eat
Summer is usually the time for fun visits and evening fish and chips at the beach. But dolphin advocates are reminding New Zealanders to keep an eye out for dolphins both at sea and ‘in their fish and chips’ this summer. Māui and Hector’s dolphin survival requires watching the sea and our fish consumption.
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The Mendacities of Mr Key # 15: John Key lies to NZ on consultation and ratification of TPPA
At every opportunity, our esteemed Dear Leader and other National MPs and Ministers have been eager to assure New Zealanders that the text of the TPPA would be submitted to a select committee; scrutinised, and ratified by Parliament before it was signed.
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EXCLUSIVE: Chinese billionaire lines up to buy state houses
Chinese property billionaire Dr Henry Cheng Kar-Shun has joined Australian-based Horizon Housing as the second foreign investor wanting to buy state houses from the government.