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At Getfrank we offer competing points of view politically, economially, aesthetically; and leave it to you, our esteemed reader to make up your own mind. We feature bloggers from left and right of the political spectrum, feature interviews with people you need to know about, and original content from the New Zealand Comedy Guild. We encourage you to join the discussion and add your comments - our articles are but a prompt for discourse - and let us know what think. Cheers, Frank
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Finally a Dial a Driver with a difference
We all know that these days it's a headache whether to risk using a dial a driver after a night out or just get yourself home and have it to deal with in a morning, with a banging head and no real drive to get out of bed never mind organise... More about Finally a Dial a Driver with a difference
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Mobility dogs
As of 2012, in line with assistance dog organisations internationally, the Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust now provides three categories of Mobility Dog; 1. A Service Dog provides support both in the home environment and out in the community... More about Mobility dogs
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Capitalism at its finest
Last week, ANZ bank, one of the Aussie banks sucking the lifeblood out of our economy, sacked a thousand of its workers to "cut costs". Then, they announced a A$1.48 billion quarterly profit, and decided to blow $2 million on an exclusive cruise... More about Capitalism at its finest
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How welfare harms children
The matter of children and the benefit system has long concerned me. It began with the death of Wairarapa toddler Lillybing (Hinewaoriki Karaitiana-Matiaha) in 2000. Had she... More about How welfare harms children
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Interview: Cuan Grey
Cuan Gray is Business Manager for Fatso, New Zealand’s favourite online DVD rental service withover 27,000 movie, TV series and game titles available. He gives us the scoop on what’s new atFatso, what he watches at home and who... More about Interview: Cuan Grey
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In defence of juries
And while we're on the topic of outrageous, the Law Commission wants to get rid of juries entirely and replace them with trained evidence assessors. You know, like they have in Fiji: In a consultation paper on alternative trial systems, the... More about In defence of juries
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The New Zealand Maori Council Water Rights Claim
The Waitangi Tribunal claims just announced by the New Zealand Maori Council are unapologetically an attempt at legal mugging. Though purportedly based on the deep wounds Maoridom ... More about The New Zealand Maori Council Water Rights Claim
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Interview: GUS
Joe, Hamish and Gus are a really interesting group of guys giving the NZ fashion industry a good crack. Getfrank was lucky enough to score an interview with Joe, here he gives us some insight into their label, GUS. Tell us about why you decided... More about Interview: GUS
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A blank cheque for future privatisation
One of the protections of the State-Owned Enterprises Act is that it is intentionally difficult for the government to sell our assets. While it can add companies by Order-in-Council, the only way a company can be removed from the Act (and hence... More about A blank cheque for future privatisation
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Treaty Transparency: Settlements 1989-2012
A settlement of the Ninety Mile Beach tribe’s complaints plus Maori politicians posturing over proposed asset sales have awakened interest in the on-going saga of quasi legal claims ... More about Treaty Transparency: Settlements 1989-2012
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Are Kiwi's bad sports?
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Hmmm.. I don't think we are bad sports at all. I remember around the Rugby World Cup Final there... Join the Discussion..
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Will You Be My Un-Valentine?
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Un-valentine me :) :) Cool Comp Join the Discussion..
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Religion Tax
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People better watch out as GOD a.k.a Brian Tamaki, will strike the sinners down with a lightning... Join the Discussion..
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Celebrity..... Drug Abuse
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I think they just can't cope and some of their best work has been written under the influence of... Join the Discussion..
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Women and children first?
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Haha, I had never read that comment about Churchill. The captain is responsible for the lives of... Join the Discussion..
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