What Bill English’s Big Brother Data Sharing will really do
Allowing other agencies access to false information only spreads that false information, it won’t correct it.
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China reminds us that economically depending upon a totalitarian Communist regime has some downsides
Key has been shown up for the smoke and mirror deal maker he really is. After putting all our cows in one Beijing Paddock, the meltdown of dairy intensification has simply made the farms China wanted cheaper for them to buy up.
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Let’s remind ourselves how Oravida are exploiting our water again
The close ties between the National Party and Chinese business has compromised our political system.
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Why Bernie Sanders isn’t calling it a day
Following Bernie Sanders’ defeat in New York, many pundits are asking why he doesn’t concede the nomination race to Hillary Clinton.
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Dear Z Energy – you pimp petrol, you aren’t in a position to lecture on morality
I think Wicked Campers are ugly and some of the offensive rape culture garbage sprayed on the side of them demands creative vandalism whenever one comes across their vile shuttles.
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside Internal Party Research – the dangers for Key the clues for Labour
Looking at some internal Party Research this week, there was much that made for interesting reading.
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VISA GRANTED FOR IRANIAN FILMAKER TO ATTEND DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL IN NEW ZEALAND
Doc Edge are thrilled to announce that a visa has been granted for Iranian filmmaker Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami to attend the Documentary Edge International Film Festival in New Zealand.
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Trade Unionists, Police Association Presidents, And Retirees – The New Face Of Drug Law Reform In New Zealand
What we appear to be witnessing gradual and growing movement of support from diverse corners of the electorate, all converging on a singular (if somewhat hazy and ill-specified) goal.
Better drug-laws around cannabis that help rather than harm society.
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This weeks Waatea news column – Who actually benefits from the Te Ture Whenua Maori Bill?
Barely a month after the Waitangi Tribunal criticised the new plans for Maori land for its utter lack of real consultation with Maori,
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The future of the Left in New Zealand – notes for Christchurch seminar held on 11 April 2016
Socialism in New Zealand will be different to what it looks like in any other countries because each country has a different history and different realities. However the principles of socialism are common everywhere and will be reflected in the kiwi socialism for which we are striving.