It’s now or never Labour
National came up with what looked like quite a reasonable tax plan that does give some money to ordinary people….
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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MSG snubs golden chance to reset peace and justice for West Papua
The Melanesian Spearhead Group has thrown away a golden chance for achieving a historical step towards justice and peace in West Papua by lacking the courage to accept the main Papuan self-determination advocacy movement as full members.
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Marijuana Media: Gangs supply the drugs we take; Aussie Greens plan to legalise cannabis
Kia ora! We find out what the chances are of you scoring weed from gangs in Tāmaki are and Australia…
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The Election Labour Has To Lose.
LABOUR’S GOING TO LOSE the General Election, and everybody with a shred of objectivity left knows it. The government of…
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Marijuana Media on 95bFM: Cannabis use during off-hours not associated with workplace accidents
Leading this week’s news: Bong found at rubbish tip (seriously); Aotearoa’s election period kicks off; Drugs in the countryside and…
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UPDATED PODCAST: Why Has North Africa Become a Fault-line-Challenge to a Western-Led Global Order?
The LIVE Recording of A View from Afar podcast will begin at midday Thurs August 17, 2023 (NZST) and Wednesday August 16, 8pm (USEDST).
In this the ninth episode of A View from Afar for 2023, political scientist Dr Paul Buchanan and journalist Selwyn Manning will examine why there is a trend toward military dictatorships in North Africa. -
National’s PPPs go overseas to roost
With National and Labour talking about greater use of PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships) to build and maintain infrastructure – schools, hospitals,…
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Not In It For Them.
OH DEAR, OH DEAR, OH DEAR, the political class is extremely displeased with the Labour Government. Against all responsible advice,…
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So this is the best we can expect from the Working for Families (WFF)review?
For the last 2 decades critics have seen WFF as discriminatory, poorly designed, far too complex and woefully ineffective in…
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BlackRock, Fossil Fuel Capitalism and Global Warming
BlackRock is what global capitalism looks like—over US$8.5 trillion in assets under management plus offices and clients in over 100…