Dr Liz Gordon: Leadership on the wrong side of history
I agree with these people that the vaccine is not as effective as one would like to see. But if it is raining hard, a smaller umbrella is definitely better than none at all.
New Zealand Politics
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MEDIAWATCH: NZ Herald review of the cancellation of Dave Chappelle
The irony of the Left attempting to deplatform a black comedian who has spent a career attacking white power structures is beyond the woke.
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New Zealand government urged to condemn Israel’s attacks on Palestinian human rights organisations
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has written to the Minister of Foreign Affairs this afternoon urging Nanaia Mahuta to speak out and condemn outright Israel’s declaration of six Palestinian Human Rights organisations as “terrorist organisations”.
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An open letter to my vaccinated and unvaccinated whānau in NZ
I’m watching the anger between the vaccinated and unvaccinated erupt on social media with a heavy hearted sadness.
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Don’t mock Judith’s tears – that would be a terrible political blunder
Small Business is really hurting and their pain needs to be respected if we want the same compassion for workers, beneficiaries and the poor.
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Postscript to Jacinda’s announcement
As for the PM herself, Jacinda Ardern seemed more comfortable and on top of her game than she has been for weeks. Though she hasn’t announced 1 December as “Freedom Day” in as many words, that is clearly the timeline she is working to.e
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90% Double Vax: Jacinda Ardern‘s greatest political challenge
You have to respect that Jacinda just told Auckland that they will be in lockdown for another month, and no one in Auckland seemed to notice.
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Jacinda’s Choice: “Freedom Day”, Or Failure.
Te Pāti Māori will protest that “Freedom Day” will amount to “Genocide Day” for tangata whenua. To which a great many of their fellow citizens will reply: “Not if you use the next four weeks to get vaccinated!”
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Dear Kris – 19 exploited migrant workers help INZ but are denied a pathway to residency
Dear Kris, I am writing on behalf of a group of 19 exploited migrant workers who were given a special visa to…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Jacinda’s Gladys moment
Gladys Berejiklian is an experienced Australian Liberal Party politician. First elected to the New South Wales Parliament in 2003, in…