Statement for general release from Nadia and Justine
Yesterday we heard rumours we were allegedly being sued by Israeli law firm Shurat HaDin. We believed this was…
New Zealand Politics
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Pike River re-entry, Royal inquiry into state abuse and Child Poverty legislation – this is what political leadership looks like
…this is what real political leadership looks like and while there are concerns and legitimate criticisms to be made on some of these issues and we should voice those concerns, it is still an incredible achievement in 100 days.
However.
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Why the latest political poll is not great news for the Left
Many were jumping with glee over the Newshub first poll of the year.
I think that joy is misplaced because the Poll is not great news for the Left. -
GUEST BLOG: Dave Brownz – Busting the Cannabis ‘madness’ myth
The Green’s Bill was voted down but we should still use the opportunity to challenge the myths surrounding cannabis without the debate being dominated by the hysteria of the corporate media and the lobbyists for big pharma.
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On National’s Recent Leadership Rumblings
I was thinking about the recent rumblings in the National Party towards their ‘leadership team’, and something didn’t quite add up.
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Inside the moves against Bill English
The rumour mill has been running hot all month about the moves against Bill English, it’s finally spilled out to Barry Soper so it’s as close to official as it’s going to get.
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Labour getting played by National over Child Poverty legislation
How many times does National need to spit directly into Jacinda’s face before someone realises that bi-partisianship simply makes the new Government look weak?
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Cyclone Fonterra to hit NZ
Severe drought followed by severe rain fall followed by severe temperatures followed by a Tropical cyclone? That’s so many extreme weather events all in a row for NZ, it’s like ‘something’ is changing the climate or God is hugging the Earth extra tight
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The Machiavellian thinking behind Swim Fresh the Left & Unions need to appreciate
The issue is not that NZers are too soft to swim in cold river water, the issue is that the river might make you sick. Eliminating the reality means the debate doesn’t happen which is exactly what the water polluters want and that’s what a company like Blackland PR offers as a service.
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The big gaps between rhetoric and reality – Dr Liz Gordon
Essentially, the attitudes of staff heavily interfered with the welfare transaction. This is despite clear rules (which are NEVER displayed in WINZ offices) and a lot of money paid to consultants to bring about culture change in WINZ offices. The practice of putting down beneficiaries is alive and well at many of these sites (there were some exceptions).