Editorial - Page 8
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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But not like this
The Justice and Electoral Committee has reported back on the New Zealand Flag Referendums Bill, and recommended it be passed with minor amendments. While the public commentary is focusing on the referendum structure - which is quite sensible as a... More about But not like this
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Secret Deals
Government advertisements in newspapers last month encouraging iwi to lodge claims for the country’s foreshore and seabed are a reminder of a growing complacency in New Zealand. At a time when leaders around the world are increasingly... More about Secret Deals
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This is not a success
WINZ is handing out fewer special needs grants: A $20 million drop in food grants made to struggling families is because of hurdles introduced by the Government, community groups say. The Social Development Ministry said the fall was because... More about This is not a success
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Controlling the Dialogue
The Human Rights Commission has been a strong defender of the public’s right to the freedom of expression in New Zealand. In 2007, when the Labour Party was planning to introduce their controversial Electoral Finance Bill to restrict free... More about Controlling the Dialogue
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Whanau Ora
Whanau Ora is the birthchild of MMP. It is the Maori Party’s policy for tribal self determination. While politicians will claim it’s not a Maori-only policy, the documentation shows it is. It has been designed to direct hundreds of... More about Whanau Ora
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How much have our MPs made from the Auckland bubble?
Parliament's Register of Pecuniary Interests was released last week, showing that almost all of our MPs own their own home, and 75 of them own more than one, with a large number of them owning investment properties in Auckland. Which leads to... More about How much have our MPs made from the Auckland bubble?
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Interesting Policies on Offer in UK Elections
Good policies do not have international borders. What works in one country, can often be successfully adapted and used in another. For policy analysts, general elections provide a rich hunting ground for cutting edge policy options – and... More about Interesting Policies on Offer in UK Elections
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Drunkenness is no excuse
Because alcohol is seen as a cause of negative behaviour, alcohol-related norm violations are explained with reference to drinking rather than the individual. Thus, by believing that alcohol makes people act badly, we give it a great deal of... More about Drunkenness is no excuse
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Law Making Pitfalls
One of the roles of the New Zealand Centre for Political Research public policy think tank is to keep an eye on the government’s legislative agenda and to remind readers of their opportunity to contribute to the law-making process. At the... More about Law Making Pitfalls
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Irony in Northland By-election Result
The Northland by-election is a significant win for Winston Peters. If he can hold the seat at the next election, it could become the foundation of a more secure future for his New Zealand First Party. In the short-term it takes away from National... More about Irony in Northland By-election Result
Features
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