Editorial - Page 4

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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National, the right wing party? Yeah Right
It was a mighty good laugh to see Metiria Turei’s “state of the planet” address discuss how National has become more right wing in the last four years. According to media outlets, the blue machine has become more toxic towards... More about National, the right wing party? Yeah Right
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Talent2 is a repeat offender
So, it turns out that Novopay isn't Talent2's first large-scale payroll fuckup: EPMU national communications sector industry organiser Joe Gallagher said NZ Post had been sold a "dog" of a system. "We had workers overpaid, underpaid, not... More about Talent2 is a repeat offender
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The showdown begins
New Year! It is a time for celebration ~ if only the celebration of having survived a twelvemonth longer. It is a time for new beginnings, for reflection. We review our lives; what we have done, and not done; what we ought to... More about The showdown begins
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Ripping off New Zealand
It looks like the tobacco industry has another business-model besides selling cancer: tax cheating: New Zealand First is calling on the Government to explain why it allowed vast quantities of cigarettes to be imported and stockpiled at the end of... More about Ripping off New Zealand
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Born onto a benefit
A huge amount is said about child poverty, but bugger all about what causes it. By the end of last year 13, 634 of the babies born in the previous 12 months had a parent or caregiver relying on... More about Born onto a benefit
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Not even pretending anymore
The government has given up even pretending that its suspension of democracy in Canterbury is because an elected ECan would make the "wrong" decisions: But the Government says elections this year could potentially produce the same deadlock between... More about Not even pretending anymore
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Global outlook rosy; Europe's outlook grim
A "rational optimist" like me thinks the world will go on getting better for most people at a record rate, not because I have a temperamental or ideological bent to good cheer... More about Global outlook rosy; Europe's outlook grim
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Supply and demand
Its January, and therefore it must be time for the usual seasonal whine from employers about a lack of unskilled workers. Normally the culprits are orchards, but this time its from Christchurch, where employers can't find people willing to... More about Supply and demand
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A Treaty of Waitangi Constitution
Christmas and New Year! It is a time for relaxation and celebration; a time, too, to reflect on the past year, and wonder about and plan for the days to come. So let us gaze, if not into a crystal ball, at least into the... More about A Treaty of Waitangi Constitution
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The water decision
So, the High Court has rejected the Maori Council's case against the privatisation of Mighty River Power. Reading the judgement [PDF], the judge has basically decided that the government's decisions in this matter are unreviewable. ... More about The water decision
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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Best Sex Positions Spice up your love life with Get Frank's list of best sex positions to wake the neighbours!
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