Putting one NZer against another… is that fair?
Great interview on breakfast this morning by Carmel Sepuloni. Took on Simon Bridges over the National Government’s diversionary tactic of beneficiary bashing. Worth a look. She’ll take it to Paula...
View ArticlePitcairn Island Council
Having a quiet coffee after ride this morning when I was approached by a woman who I had never met before, originally from Canterbury but recently returned from UK. She had watched Parliament the other...
View ArticlePaula Bennett shamed into releasing full benefit stats
National has had a good run convincing Kiwis that it is an “open and transparent” government where “sunlight is the best disinfectant” etc etc. It’s a tremendous bit of spin. The reality is somewhat...
View ArticleSTOP PRESS – PAULA BENNETT IS VISITING WAITAKERE ELECTORATE
I have to say – this blog title on the Waitakere News website certainly captured my attention (refer to the link at the bottom of the this page). She can’t be far off from returning from her six week...
View ArticlePushing mud uphill
No this isn’t a post about gumboots. I was contacted today by a significant social service agency, which provides training courses in Dunedin and around the country and other important social services...
View ArticleAnnette = substance, Bennett = useless spin, play of the day
And from what I read she is struggling in Waitakere too. For those without broadband, the Hansard is below: 2. Hon ANNETTE KING (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Associate Minister for Social Development...
View ArticleNational backs their mates, again…
Last year the National government was roundly criticized for setting aside $4.8 million in the Budget to be allocated to the Pacific Development Agency (PEDA) without a competitive tender process....
View ArticleJohn Key ain’t no statesman
Trevor Mallard got tossed out of the House this afternoon for calling John Key a chicken. It was probably a fair call on Lockwood’s part, it wasn’t a particularly dignified remark, but nor was the...
View ArticleThe appearance of activity
Five weeks ago John Key appointed Paula Bennett as Associate Housing Minister, putting her alongside Nick Smith and Tariana Turia in a housing team to emphasise National’s commitment to tackling the...
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