NZ Politics - Page 10
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The Jeweled Gecko
There is an old adage that observes that if you want the same result, just keep on doing the same things. The loss of the famed Jeweled Gecko to wild life smugglers continues unabated from the... More about The Jeweled Gecko
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Wai 262 empowers Maori elite
Saturday’s release of the Waitangi Tribunal’s long-awaited report on the Wai 262 indigenous flora and fauna claim is packed full of recommendations designed to empower the Maori... More about Wai 262 empowers Maori elite
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The Challenge of Citizens Initiated Referenda
How hard can it be to collect enough signatures for a referendum? Well first let’s look at the history of Citizens Initiated Referenda (CIR) since Parliament passed the legislation to allow for such a democratic process in... More about The Challenge of Citizens Initiated Referenda
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Family Court review a good start – but real vision is needed
In ancient Greek mythology, the Hydra was a venomous serpent-like creature with many heads. Each time a head was cut off, two grew in its place. The Hydra was... More about Family Court review a good start – but real vision is needed
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Young people need youth rates of pay
Six years ago when the Labour government was planning to abolish minimum pay rates for youth, our organization, the Employers and Manufacturers Association, said the move was certain to ... More about Young people need youth rates of pay
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Time for a national economic strategy
Last month the Minister of Finance asked for ideas to kick start the economy. It was a surprising request from someone who had just delivered the Budget - an economic blueprint for the ... More about Time for a national economic strategy
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Making referendum count
I wonder how you voted in the last binding referendum. I refer of course to the 2008 election in which we the people decided the mix of representatives for the next 3 years. Of ... More about Making referendum count
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Budget 2011 doesn't solve serious problems
Some have described the 2011 budget as cautious and safe. Cautious, yes. Safe – maybe politically, but not in terms of removing economic risks. And no... More about Budget 2011 doesn't solve serious problems
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Child Disability Allowance: fraudulent and a case of governmental incompetence?
One of the problems of being a doctor in New Zealand is being asked to sign documents that are untrue for the benefit of patients or patient’s parents. I wrote to... More about Child Disability Allowance: fraudulent and a case of governmental incompetence?
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Time to Say "No" to Treaty Claims
There is an old joke, which I am afraid I have used more than once on occasions where speeches may be required to run along very familiar lines, in which one remarks that ones job as a ... More about Time to Say "No" to Treaty Claims
Features
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Cocktails, Shots, & Drink Recipes Drink in style.
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Funny Jokes Updated daily for your twisted enjoyment...
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Daily Video Check out today's videos, they take up our broadband bandwidth but these Youtube clips are particularly worth it!
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NZ Daily Deal Aggregator Save time - saving money. The best daily deals from around New Zealand pulled together onto one page & updated every 10 minutes.
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Best Sex Positions Spice up your love life with Get Frank's list of best sex positions to wake the neighbours!
Competitions
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Win with Jim Beam Get Frank has four packs of Jim Beam & Zero Sugar Cola to give away.
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Win with Durex Durex are offering one lucky person the chance to win a deluxe product pack worth over $130
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Win with Who Ate All The Pies? Three lucky winners will each receive one Who Ate All the Pies? family-sized pie delivered to their doorstep.
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Keep the kids entertained with an Ultimate Spiderman Prize Pack Get Frank has three Ultimate Spiderman Prize Packs to give away.
Endorsed Events
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Midori SpringBreak FIJI,3rd – 16th - 21st August 2013 Situated in a tranquil Marine Sanctuary in the beautiful Mamanuca Islands Midori SpringBreakFIJI
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New Zealand Boutique Wine Festival Sunday June 16, 7 Fort Lane, Auckland.
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PASSION PIT to play Powerstation July 25th Irresistible American dance poppers, Passion Pit announce their eagerly awaited return to our shores to perform at the...












