New Government meltdown on first day
National might just be the greatest Opposition ever if this is the level of the governments competence.
New Zealand Politics
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Jacinda says ISDS is a dog. So let’s put it down
There is no doubt the new government has been working hard to achieve some protection for NZ from ISDS in the TPPA. But is asking the other parties for side-letters, similar to the one signed by Australia and NZ, saying they won’t let their investors use the TPPA’s investor-enforcement mechanism against us a solution?
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Australia: Seeing What We Have To See.
What Jacinda saw when she arrived at Kiribili House on Sunday was what she wanted to see. Our good friend and ally, the Australian prime minister. She comported herself accordingly: joshing and joking; and reporting (politely) on her Government’s response to Australia’s latest policy decisions.
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How dare National claim an ‘erosion of democracy’
If you are stupid enough to believe this bullshit, you are either a coma patient or a Trump supporter.
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In defence of Guy Fawkes – let’s take it back for the Activist Left
You can take my sparkler out of my dead cold hands.
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Dave Macpherson – Cops the de facto mental health crisis go-to agency
A young Greymouth man attempted suicide while in the midst of a possible cannabis-induced psychotic episode; but rather than a mental health crisis team arriving, Caleb – fighting for his life at that point – is attended by Police, who help resuscitate him and then find two cannabis plants in his back yard.
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Statement by Waikato DHB elected member Dave Macpherson regarding Board Chair’s position
There have been a number of public calls in recent days for the resignation of Waikato DHB Board Chair Bob Simcock, arising out of the $218,000 expenses claimed by former DHB CEO Nigel Murray, and the Board handling of that issue.
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TPPA – Jacinda Ardern’s foreshore and seabed moment
It’s like watching a car crash in slow motion.
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Isn’t it time we replaced Tim Groser for Helen Clark as US Ambassador?
Wouldn’t Helen Clark be a far greater ambassador to the US to protect NZs interests than Groser?
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What Winston is actually doing with Russia?
I’ve said it many times, this Government will be far more radical than the corporate mainstream media pundits are claiming. Having spoken to some of those who were part of the behind the scenes negotiations, I believe this Government is deadly serious about reforming and changing Capitalism in this country.