The Daily Blog Open Mic – Saturday 9th July 2016
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
Moderation rules are more lenient for this section, but try and play nicely.
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‘Aggressive NATO’
https://www.rt.com/shows/crosstalk/350122-cold-war-nato-role/
“Since the end of the Cold War, NATO has been trying to find its new role. Its operations in Afghanistan and Libya were disasters.
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Interesting collection of articles on Redline about Labour Party history.
https://rdln.wordpress.com/2016/05/23/redline-on-the-labour-party/
Weirdly, Don Brash has said the most clear sighted and succinct thing I’ve heard out of any political figure’s mouth on housing:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/81926709/don-brash-auckland-house-prices-need-to-drop-by-up-to-60-per-cent
BOMBER SHOULD ATTEND THIS
http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/the-prime-minister-how-he-got-to-the-top/auckland
How corruption grew so widespread in NZ under John Key. –
Corruption course meeting coming soon;
“The Rt. Hon. John Key – How He Got to The Top”
Snapdragon, 204 Quay Street, CBD, Auckland
Friday 22 July 2016 6:30pm Eventfinda tickets no longer on sale
When: Fri 22 Jul 2016 , 6:30pm
Where: Snapdragon, 204 Quay Street, CBD, Auckland
Restrictions: R18
Ticket Information: General Admission: $19.00
Eventfinda tickets no longer on sale
Additional fees may apply
Website: National Professionals
Listed by: natpros
The National Professionals would like to invite you for an evening of after work drinks, nibbles, and networking with the Rt. Hon. John Key.
The Rt. Hon. John Key will be addressing us as well as spending time mixing and mingling with attendees.
The event opens at 6:30pm and formalities will commence around 7:30pm.
We will be providing a photographer as well as light snacks. We’ll also be running our usual business card draw so don’t forget to bring your business card.
For security purposes, tickets will close off on the 19th of July (no door sales available).
Friends, colleagues, and family are more than welcome. If you have any questions please send us an email to national.professionals@national.org.nz.