NZ Politics - Page 3
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Undemocratic Mayors
Some local mayors just don’t seem to understand they serve at the behest of their community. The iconic leader of this hall of shame is of course Andrew Judd, the current, and soon to be former, mayor of New Plymouth. But he is not... More about Undemocratic Mayors
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Silencing free speech
In this politically correct world, our right to free speech is increasingly being eroded by the apparent rights of others who disagree with our views. State broadcaster Television New Zealand came under attack last month, when they were accused... More about Silencing free speech
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The Dark Art
Politics has been called the “dark art”. In an interview last year in the Telegraph, Lord Michael Dobbs, the former chief of staff of Baroness Margaret Thatcher and writer of the popular television series ‘The House of... More about The Dark Art
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Time for Submissions on the RMA
A report on the burden to economies of environmental policies, prepared by the OECD in 2014, ranked New Zealand 28th out of 34 member countries. It highlighted that real problems exist with our system of environmental regulation. While... More about Time for Submissions on the RMA
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The Politics of RMA Reform
In 2013, National released a consultation document on a proposed overhaul of the Resource Management Act. They claimed the RMA was holding back economic progress, was causing a disastrous housing shortage, and was forcing up the cost of... More about The Politics of RMA Reform
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Hands Off Our Water
As you read this newsletter, the New Zealand Centre for Political Research’s public information campaign outlining the government’s intention to allow Maori control of fresh water is getting ready to roll off the printing presses.... More about Hands Off Our Water
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Economy Under Pressure
The slowing of the economy and the falling of business and consumer confidence, are of concern to all New Zealanders. So let’s look at what is driving these changes, and what can or should be done to restore confidence and growth. Last... More about Economy Under Pressure
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Answers John Stringer
Tell us a bit about your background. Grew up in Christchurch in Burwood and Merivale. Went to Chch Boys High School.Centennial year valedictory speaker. A twin, with two other siblings. Married twice, have 5 kids and this year two grand... More about Answers John Stringer
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Fact or Fearmongering?
If New Zealand is currently experiencing one of our coldest winters. Temperatures in some parts of the country have plunged to the lowest levels ever recorded. Chilling temperatures however, have not stopped the media and politicians repeating... More about Fact or Fearmongering?
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Prosecuting Sonny Tau
I am pleased to hear that the Department of Conservation is prosecuting Sonny Tau, big man in Northland’s Nga Puhi, for the possession and indeed, so I understand, for the killing of five native wood pigeon or kereru (Hemiphaga... More about Prosecuting Sonny Tau
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