Editorial - Page 3
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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Is your cat catching more than you think?
Q: What are some signs that it’s lungworm and not just cat flu? A: Some lungworm cases present as cats having difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing or sneezing. They may be lethargic, lose their appetite and may have a discharge from... More about Is your cat catching more than you think?
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Privacy, not "secrecy"
Politik breathlessly reports that the New Zealand government kept information on Barnaby Joyce's kiwi citizenship "top secret": New Zealand Ministers and officials imposed a heavy security lid once they realised that they had information... More about Privacy, not "secrecy"
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The Water Debate
Fresh water is an election issue. The export of bottled water has become the focus of an emotional debate that is being relentlessly politicised and propagandised. Commercial water bottlers have been demonised as exploitative – extracting... More about The Water Debate
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WINZ staff have a target for throwing people off benefits
Something we knew all along, but until now could never prove: WINZ staff have a target for throwing people off benefits: Work and Income (WINZ) staff are "more than happy" to break the law to get people off benefits so they can reach monthly ... More about WINZ staff have a target for throwing people off benefits
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Who needs tax collectors anyway?
New Zealand has a problem with tax cheats. Large multinational corporations, rich pricks, dodgy tradespeople, all not paying their fair share. So naturally, National is gutting the IRD: Staff at Inland Revenue offices around the country have been... More about Who needs tax collectors anyway?
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Major Election Policies Announced
The 2017 election campaign has well and truly started with both the Green Party and New Zealand First launching major policies last weekend. At the Green’s Annual General Meeting, co-leader Metiria Turei stunned the audience during her... More about Major Election Policies Announced
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Lessons from the UK Election
The country that gave the world Monty Pythons Flying Circus, Mr Bean, and The Goon Show, has just held a General Election. In true comic form, standing alongside the British Prime Minister Theresa May as results were read out for her... More about Lessons from the UK Election
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A luxury safari that also visits impoverished communities – looking for solutions!
Most safaris drive through impoverished communities as if they did not exist, as they take people through them to spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife. The Umoja safaris pause along the way in Africa and Asia to talk and listen. They visit... More about A luxury safari that also visits impoverished communities – looking for solutions!
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Political Courage
Standing up to bullies takes courage. That’s true, whether it’s in a school playground, workplace, or a home. Politics is no different. It takes courage to stand up to ideological bullies, especially those with roots in extremist... More about Political Courage
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The Real New Zealand
If you listen to the news each day, you could be excused for thinking the nation is shrouded in despair and on the brink of crisis. That’s how many in the media depict New Zealand. For a less sensational view, let’s look at how... More about The Real New Zealand
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