If you heard her answers in parliament there was a lot of I dont really remember... and My memory is â¦. and Id have to check on that sort of comments. Evasive for sure - but deliberately so, who knows?And now the emails have redacted material. Not a good look for the most transparent government ever. But in Ms Arderns own words Next question.
This is most unfortunate. What it teaches pressure groups is that they can shut down freedom of speech by threatening disruption and violence. A sad day for New Zealand and a singular lack of backbone by Power Station management.
Well done Don. I suspect youre right and that the protesters havent read or heard anything from you. Their protest is based on what other people say you have said and people like the writer of this mornings opinion piece have a vested interest in deliberately misconstruing what you say. Unfortunately articles like hers are read as fact when they are trumpian alternative facts.
Abuse is silly and pointless but the organisers got this wrong. Throwing over tradition for a political point doesnt make any sense. Ethnicity is not the point - appearance is.
Lets not put too fine a point on this. Ms Ardern lied in the House. Mr Hosking said GDP and then clarified it by saying GDP again. There was no confusion about what he was asking about. Ms Ardern did not misunderstand. She didnt know what she was talking about.
Jacinda Ardern woke up one year ago today deputy leader of a flailing Labour Party. Now shes the leader of a failing government. Theres progress for you. Whats happened to the pledge of transparency? Whats happened to no new taxes in the first term?
Had dealings with a few real estate agents over the years. Generally I would say the hardest work they do is in getting the listing and then they seem to be a lot less enthusiastic.
Lets face it. The only way Ms Ghahraman gets any media attention is by being a bit outrageous. Otherwise she has nothing to say of any interest to anyone. Headlines are a politicians oxygen and the Greens have been suffocating recently.
The trickle of strikes will turn into a tsunami. You know its coming and you know youre going to pay for it. We are heading for a future of strikes and taxes to buy them off. Stephen Joyce was right.........
Well clearly he doesnt understand freedom of speech or he would have allowed them to go ahead. Now he has decided what we should or should not hear - thats not freedom of speech.
To be fair Ms Ardern has cultivated that image and has fed it to a media who, for the whole, were keen to play along. Now she wants to be taken seriously. Bit late for the PR PM.
And increased levies or taxes as theyre better known with the promise of more (via the Cullen working group) if theres a second term. Selective memory on your part?
Th minority of backpackers are the problem. Same applies here. The minority of New Zealanders are the problem. Every population has its small number of people who let the rest down.
Yes she was under pressure but no greater pressure than any other Minister has been from time to time.Others coped - Ms Curren couldnt. She cant blame media pressure for that. An interesting sidelight is Ms transparency Ardern skirting round the truth this morning denying she would sack Ms Curren when Ms Ardern knew Ms Curren had already had her resignation accepted. A truly transparent prime Minister would have told the truth.
Even the unions are now concerned about who is really governing the country - and saying so publicly. We have a wily old campaigner up against a somewhat naïve new entrant. Guess whos going to win every time?
Universities are supposed to be bastions of free speech. Where would society be now if free speech were not allowed at universities?This decision, once again, demonstrates that so-called intellectuals pretend not to know the difference between free speech and hate speech or try to define it for their own purposes. The place to decide what is hate speech and what is not, is in a Court. You do not stop speakers on the basis that what they say might be dangerously close to hate speech. You let them speak and then courts decide whether the line was crossed or not. The problem with these self appointed guardians of what we should and should not hear is that it is difficult to challenge them because they have already won the battle in that the speech has not taken place. So powerful is this liberal lobby that they can prevent events with threats of violence. Violence that they would condemn if it were threatened by their opponents. These liberals are so uncertain and so unsure in their beliefs that they cannot allow contrary views to be aired for fear that their own views will not stand scrutiny. Massey University must stand up and overrule this decision.
I would love all kids to be multi-lingual. If they want to learn Maori thats fine (want is the important word - it shouldnt be compulsory) but Id much prefer them to learn a language that was of more use in the world.
Law of unintended consequences. Government makes life difficult for landlords - landlords sell their properties - fewer properties to rent - rental prices go up. Once again, through naivety, the government hurts the people its trying to help.
Thats a lot short sighted. The poor are paying for the hand outs through increased taxes on petrol etc. The government takes the money with one hand and gives it back with the other and the gullible line up to say thanks.
Its called womansplaining and is generally restricted to pointing out that the things women do are great but when men do the same things they are pathetic and vain. The premise behind it all is that men are the source of all thats wrong with the world.
Because they have a schedule - other interviews lined up, news deadlines to meet and all that sort of thing. Do you think they should rearrange their day because Mr Peters cant/wont arrive on time?The time slot is well established and ms Ardern had no trouble meeting it. I have no doubt Mr Peters will provide proof about what time he was supposed to be there. Look how keen he was to show us his superannuation form to prove that was someone elses fault.....no, wait. He wouldnt do that either, would he?
This is another example of Ms Curren trying to do things outside public scrutiny. What other reason would she have to do business through a private address?Surely she has run out of chances and has to go.
In the run-up to the last election Ms Ardern promised the earth but now, actually governing the country, she finds things are a little more difficult. Problems cannot be fixed by promises, pixie dust and a smile. The Unions are playing hard ball because they want what was promised them last year. The strikes from the unions we have seen so far are just the tip of the ice berg. Other unions are sitting back to see what the first ones get so they know what to demand.The fiscal hole looks bigger and bigger.
When youre in government you appoint the speaker so you have some control over how the house functions. Bet it worked the other way when national was in power.
The problem is that Asians do pillage natural resources. I have Asian friends Ive spoken to about this and it turns out they simply dont understand the issue until its explained and then they get the issue very quickly. I use Asian instead of Chinese because this is not a Chinese only problem.
Females assaulting their male partners is far more common than we think - or are allowed to think by feminists and the media.I know of a case recently where police were called to a domestic assault. The male showed a female constable the bruising and scratching on his face put there by his partner. The constables response? Youre a big man - get over it.Is it any wonder the stats dont show the 1 story?
If thats the case and she understood what she was talking about she should have said I have no idea about the GDP figures because theyre not released until Thursday. Instead she tried to be clever and it backfired.
Black woman abuses white guy and people line up to make excuses for her. White man abuses black woman? The sky would fall on our heads. Hypocrisy knows no bounds.
Absolutely right. Recent incident. Woman takes a protection order out against her partner then she goes round to his address and assaults him. He gets locked up for breaching the protection order. She gets away with an assault.
Disgusting display from ms Williams. Failed to give her opponent any credit at all. Said she never cheats but her coach admitted he was cheating. Said she was standing up for womens rights but seemed to have forgotten her opponent was also a woman. Ms Williams is a great champion but she let herself down this time.
We dont even know what Dr Brash was going to say but assuming the worst even Ms Thomas says it isnt hate speech. She says its only close to. That being the case your objection to Dr Brashs presentation is invalid.
Thank you Andrea. With the greatest of respect, if theres a crock around here its this article. Its sexist. Youre reading critical inferences into articles - inferences that just arent there. Youre making excuses for Ms Ardern and youre doing it because shes a woman.If youre going to go to bat for the PM thats fine. Lots of other female journalists are as well but at least try to be factual and dont hide behind some sort of fantasy sexist viewpoint.
Except that recently when Maori voters were given the choice to go on the General Roll or the Maori Roll (a privilege not available to other New Zealanders) the Maori Roll uptake was not strong at all and if my memory is correct a number left the Maori Roll to go on the general roll. Perhaps Maori are beginning to reject Maori seats. Perhaps its Mr McConnell who should listen to what Maori have to say.
I had never heard of this until now but will watch this show to see what credible evidence the makers have. I suspect very little if any at all. The best way to debunk nonsense is to make it public. Banning it (in one way or another) just makes people curious and increases the number of viewers. I think its hilarious that this programme has been dropped because its not sufficientlyrobust but TVNZ insist on dumping Sensing Murder on us with absolutely no evidence of any integrity at all.
Ms Thomas got it badly wrong. We, and the police, have no evidence of any threats. I believe Ms Thomas was looking for any excuse to cancel the appearance and when there was one complaint she seized the opportunity. The council, in backing her, show theyre out of touch with the community. Ms Thomas should resign.
I have a suggestion for Mr Goff. Give yourself a big payrise because after next years election youll need some money in the bank to tide you over until you get a new job. But I suppose your mates in Wellington will give you a nice safe position somewhere.
The PR PM. All smiles and touchy-feely and gets by when things are going well. When the going gets tough she has to form a think tank. You cant lead by committee on. Mr Garner says will the real Prime Minister please stand up. And Helen Clark wants to get to her feet because no-one else stirs.
We have evidence that ms Curren used a private email address. Where is the evidence that members of the previous government did the same? This is just throwing muck into the fan to see what it sticks to.
How do you know its hate speech? You have no idea what he was going to say. What you really mean is thanks for stopping someone from saying something I would disagree with and might challenge my prejudices.
And still the sky hasnt fallen on our heads. We have found out that we can have differing views(Phil Goff and Massey University excepted.) and still find our way forward. We need to be able to listen to diverse points of view because thats how we learn and grow. Shutting down peoples ability to speak and share takes us nowhere. Being afraid to hear contrary opinions simply demonstrates a closed mind.
Ill admit no such thing. Its standing up for the right to speak your mind....to start a discussion. However some do not want to hear differing views. They are happy in their prejudices. You sound like one of them by accusing others of ulterior motives rather than listening and talking.
There have been incentives and encouragement for people to learn Maori for years and still, we are told, speaking rates are falling. The people have spoken. The majority dont want to learn Maori and forcing people to learn just wont work. Horses to water etc. Compelling people to learn will have consequences for the government that tries.
PM denies misleading Parliament about correspondence with Derek Handley
If you heard her answers in parliament there was a lot of I dont really remember... and My memory is â¦. and Id have to check on that sort of comments. Evasive for sure - but deliberately so, who knows?And now the emails have redacted material. Not a good look for the most transparent government ever. But in Ms Arderns own words Next question.
Auckland's Powerstation owner apologises for booking controversial speakers
This is most unfortunate. What it teaches pressure groups is that they can shut down freedom of speech by threatening disruption and violence. A sad day for New Zealand and a singular lack of backbone by Power Station management.
Don Brash speaks at boisterous Auckland University debate, punctuated by protests
Well done Don. I suspect youre right and that the protesters havent read or heard anything from you. Their protest is based on what other people say you have said and people like the writer of this mornings opinion piece have a vested interest in deliberately misconstruing what you say. Unfortunately articles like hers are read as fact when they are trumpian alternative facts.
Nelson Santa Parade organisers apologise for MÄori Santa
Abuse is silly and pointless but the organisers got this wrong. Throwing over tradition for a political point doesnt make any sense. Ethnicity is not the point - appearance is.
The AM Show: Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters uninvited for the next six weeks
Thats Mr Peters. Can anyone find even one example of when he has admitted he might have been wrong? Theres a challenge for you.
Jacinda Ardern is going to the UN, and she's taking baby Neve
Full focus on the international headlines she will create. Now the taxpayer has to spring for three airfares.
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
Aaaaah. Youve obviously nothing better to do as well. You could go for a Sunday drive but who can afford petrol anymore?
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
Extremely trying!
Prime Minister's mix-up could have led to a much more brutal economics lesson
Lets not put too fine a point on this. Ms Ardern lied in the House. Mr Hosking said GDP and then clarified it by saying GDP again. There was no confusion about what he was asking about. Ms Ardern did not misunderstand. She didnt know what she was talking about.
One year since Jacinda Ardern saved the Labour Party
Jacinda Ardern woke up one year ago today deputy leader of a flailing Labour Party. Now shes the leader of a failing government. Theres progress for you. Whats happened to the pledge of transparency? Whats happened to no new taxes in the first term?
More than 4000 public servants at MBIE and IRD vote to strike
A trickle of industrial action is turning into a tsunami
Jeremy Elwood & Michele A'Court: Why all politicians should have small babies or large distractions
A couple of entertainers - comedians no less - telling us to live in the real world. Thats funny.
How are real estate agents paid?
Had dealings with a few real estate agents over the years. Generally I would say the hardest work they do is in getting the listing and then they seem to be a lot less enthusiastic.
Social media can prove a minefield for politicians
Lets face it. The only way Ms Ghahraman gets any media attention is by being a bit outrageous. Otherwise she has nothing to say of any interest to anyone. Headlines are a politicians oxygen and the Greens have been suffocating recently.
Rising fuel prices are not the only thing making life in New Zealand more expensive
Dropping dollar rising crude prices. The cost of living will rise sharply across the board.
Primary school teachers vote to strike, reject Government's pay offer
The trickle of strikes will turn into a tsunami. You know its coming and you know youre going to pay for it. We are heading for a future of strikes and taxes to buy them off. Stephen Joyce was right.........
Auckland's Powerstation owner apologises for booking controversial speakers
Well clearly he doesnt understand freedom of speech or he would have allowed them to go ahead. Now he has decided what we should or should not hear - thats not freedom of speech.
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
To be fair Ms Ardern has cultivated that image and has fed it to a media who, for the whole, were keen to play along. Now she wants to be taken seriously. Bit late for the PR PM.
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
And increased levies or taxes as theyre better known with the promise of more (via the Cullen working group) if theres a second term. Selective memory on your part?
Lets keep New Zealand backpacker friendly
Th minority of backpackers are the problem. Same applies here. The minority of New Zealanders are the problem. Every population has its small number of people who let the rest down.
Labour hosts business and lobbyists at $600-a-head dinners in exclusive private clubs
Mr Robertson was there as an MP and not as a Minister says Mister Haworth. Thats dancing on the head of a pin. Where does MP stop and Minister begin?
Wounded Clare Curran had no choice but to quit
Yes she was under pressure but no greater pressure than any other Minister has been from time to time.Others coped - Ms Curren couldnt. She cant blame media pressure for that. An interesting sidelight is Ms transparency Ardern skirting round the truth this morning denying she would sack Ms Curren when Ms Ardern knew Ms Curren had already had her resignation accepted. A truly transparent prime Minister would have told the truth.
PM Jacinda Ardern leader steals limelight in Nauru
Ms Ardern - the PR PM. Its all about the look, the glitz and glamour and nothing about substance.
Multiple groups planning peaceful rally at Lauren Southern, Stefan Molyneux event
Peaceful protest - great but Ill believe it when I see it.
Embattled minister Clare Curran struggles to explain using personal email for Government business
Strike three and OUT!
Labour's reform of tax and electricity may be destined to underwhelm supporters
Even the unions are now concerned about who is really governing the country - and saying so publicly. We have a wily old campaigner up against a somewhat naïve new entrant. Guess whos going to win every time?
Massey University bans Don Brash from speaking
Universities are supposed to be bastions of free speech. Where would society be now if free speech were not allowed at universities?This decision, once again, demonstrates that so-called intellectuals pretend not to know the difference between free speech and hate speech or try to define it for their own purposes. The place to decide what is hate speech and what is not, is in a Court. You do not stop speakers on the basis that what they say might be dangerously close to hate speech. You let them speak and then courts decide whether the line was crossed or not. The problem with these self appointed guardians of what we should and should not hear is that it is difficult to challenge them because they have already won the battle in that the speech has not taken place. So powerful is this liberal lobby that they can prevent events with threats of violence. Violence that they would condemn if it were threatened by their opponents. These liberals are so uncertain and so unsure in their beliefs that they cannot allow contrary views to be aired for fear that their own views will not stand scrutiny. Massey University must stand up and overrule this decision.
Fonterra loss reminiscent of a failed All Blacks World Cup campaign
Good riddance ...........
Air New Zealand's tattoo ban is unusual among employers
Their company, their decision. What others do is irrelevant.
Backlash feared over price hikes for overseas visitors staying in Abel Tasman
As noted by others many countries charge visitors more than locals.
Alison Mau: Nothing makes the hackles rise like someone having a go at your family
Ms Mau seems a bit hypocritical writing an article about the baby saying people should leave the baby out of it.
Greens will vote for waka jumping at third reading - but aren't happy about it
So much for principles. Political expediency wins the day and the Greens are once more shown to be dishonest.
Alison Mau: Nothing makes the hackles rise like someone having a go at your family
The media could set an example by stopping their unceasing focus. on the baby. You lead the way Ms Mau.
One year since Jacinda Ardern saved the Labour Party
And New Zealand lost.
Sharon Harvey: The question of compulsory te reo MÄori in schools
I would love all kids to be multi-lingual. If they want to learn Maori thats fine (want is the important word - it shouldnt be compulsory) but Id much prefer them to learn a language that was of more use in the world.
Prime Minister's mix-up could have led to a much more brutal economics lesson
Youre quite right. Ive had a number of people say GDP to me twice - and on the second hearing GDP does sound like Crown Bank Account.
Rental agency suggests upping rents by $6 a week to recoup lost letting fees
Law of unintended consequences. Government makes life difficult for landlords - landlords sell their properties - fewer properties to rent - rental prices go up. Once again, through naivety, the government hurts the people its trying to help.
It's a business as usual return for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
There appears to be an arrogance in Ms Arderns approach. Perhaps shes thinking of that old line to hell with the torpedoes, full speed ahead.
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
Because he was listing smart people.
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
Thats a lot short sighted. The poor are paying for the hand outs through increased taxes on petrol etc. The government takes the money with one hand and gives it back with the other and the gullible line up to say thanks.
Is there anything less attractive than vanity in men?
Its called womansplaining and is generally restricted to pointing out that the things women do are great but when men do the same things they are pathetic and vain. The premise behind it all is that men are the source of all thats wrong with the world.
The AM Show: Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters uninvited for the next six weeks
Because they have a schedule - other interviews lined up, news deadlines to meet and all that sort of thing. Do you think they should rearrange their day because Mr Peters cant/wont arrive on time?The time slot is well established and ms Ardern had no trouble meeting it. I have no doubt Mr Peters will provide proof about what time he was supposed to be there. Look how keen he was to show us his superannuation form to prove that was someone elses fault.....no, wait. He wouldnt do that either, would he?
Curran's email blunder highlights perils of using personal email for work
This is another example of Ms Curren trying to do things outside public scrutiny. What other reason would she have to do business through a private address?Surely she has run out of chances and has to go.
Australasian food company Sanitarium wins trademark stoush against British Weetabix
Bullying by Sanitarium. Hope all the publicity boosts sales of the English product.
Heres where rents have been rising fastest
A direct if unintended result of naïve government policies.
Curran's email blunder highlights perils of using personal email for work
And Mr Mallard is, of course, utterly unbiased so his assertion can be taken as fact?
The Springboks breathe life back into test rugby with stunning upset over New Zealand
Great game from the Boks - a lot of errors and a couple of brain fades from the ABs. Better team won on the night.
Will she, won't she? PM Jacinda Ardern's political gamble with teachers
In the run-up to the last election Ms Ardern promised the earth but now, actually governing the country, she finds things are a little more difficult. Problems cannot be fixed by promises, pixie dust and a smile. The Unions are playing hard ball because they want what was promised them last year. The strikes from the unions we have seen so far are just the tip of the ice berg. Other unions are sitting back to see what the first ones get so they know what to demand.The fiscal hole looks bigger and bigger.
Air New Zealand's tattoo ban is unusual among employers
They make a life style choice and are astounded when it effects their lifestyle.
Housing Minister Phil Twyford's reforms likely to raise rents, officials warn
Mr Twyford doesnt care. He has his agenda and his dogma. Pragmatism doesnt matter.
Chicken farmer who cant stay in NZ uses Sroubek decision in legal bid
Mr Lees-Galloway appears to be out of his depth in this role. Just because the right decision seems obvious doesnt mean thats what hell do.
Primary school teachers vote to strike, reject Government's pay offer
Legally the police cant go on strike but there are ways and means.
Paula Bennett storms out of Question Time, saying Speakers rulings are dangerous for democracy
When youre in government you appoint the speaker so you have some control over how the house functions. Bet it worked the other way when national was in power.
Grim findings in China survey
The problem is that Asians do pillage natural resources. I have Asian friends Ive spoken to about this and it turns out they simply dont understand the issue until its explained and then they get the issue very quickly. I use Asian instead of Chinese because this is not a Chinese only problem.
US Coast Guard officer's hand signal on TV was white power sign, people believe
Meantime Antifa and the like are wonderful people who are great when they raise fists in the air and spew bile.
Curran's email blunder highlights perils of using personal email for work
Mr Mallards statement proves nothing. Simply throwing muck around trying to deflect and protect.
"I'm a man and I have been the victim of domestic violence",
Females assaulting their male partners is far more common than we think - or are allowed to think by feminists and the media.I know of a case recently where police were called to a domestic assault. The male showed a female constable the bruising and scratching on his face put there by his partner. The constables response? Youre a big man - get over it.Is it any wonder the stats dont show the 1 story?
Prime Minister's mix-up could have led to a much more brutal economics lesson
If thats the case and she understood what she was talking about she should have said I have no idea about the GDP figures because theyre not released until Thursday. Instead she tried to be clever and it backfired.
Did Serena Williams really expect to get away with calling Carlos Ramos a 'liar and a thief'?
She has a sense of entitlement. The game is bigger than the player.
More than 4000 public servants at MBIE and IRD vote to strike
Let me see. None of these strikes under National - many within Labours first term and somehow thats Nationals fault? Please explain.
Social media can prove a minefield for politicians
Yes but her free speech clearly doesnt go as far as Mr Farage. Her free speech goes as far those who agree with her.
Environment Canterbury orders China-based firm to stop water bottling after it breached consent
Shut the operation down for good.
Tennis umpire at centre of Serena Williams' sexist claims hid in hotel
Black woman abuses white guy and people line up to make excuses for her. White man abuses black woman? The sky would fall on our heads. Hypocrisy knows no bounds.
TVNZ doco claiming Celts were here before MÄori has been removed from OnDemand service
Yet TVNZ still show Sensing Murder. Talk about shortage of facts.
The AM Show: Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters uninvited for the next six weeks
Theres only one thing Mr Peters does late into the night and its not working.
Thousands of government department employees to vote on co-ordinated strike action
Welcome to the Labour government. You get what you voted for.
Jacinda Ardern to speak in Christchurch at 125th anniversary celebration of women’s suffrage
On the good side, the PMs airfare to this photo opp will be less than$100,000.
Curran's email blunder highlights perils of using personal email for work
Because when shes asked questions she can say - and prove - theres nothing in my parliamentary email system on that point.
"I'm a man and I have been the victim of domestic violence",
Absolutely right. Recent incident. Woman takes a protection order out against her partner then she goes round to his address and assaults him. He gets locked up for breaching the protection order. She gets away with an assault.
Pet or property: 'Good quality tenants have good quality pets'
Central control of the minutiae of our lives. Sounds like a dictatorship and these are early days of this government.
"National leader Simon Bridges needs his MPs 100 per cent behind him
National self-destructing? Looks like it. Unity is the only way forward for them.
Lily Allen reveals she slept with female escorts during her Sheezus tour in 2014
I am outraged, furious and incensed that she took advantage of those poor exploited oppressed women.
Chair umpire's sexist power play ruins powerful US Open women's final
Disgusting display from ms Williams. Failed to give her opponent any credit at all. Said she never cheats but her coach admitted he was cheating. Said she was standing up for womens rights but seemed to have forgotten her opponent was also a woman. Ms Williams is a great champion but she let herself down this time.
Massey University council backs under-fire vice-chancellor Jan Thomas
We dont even know what Dr Brash was going to say but assuming the worst even Ms Thomas says it isnt hate speech. She says its only close to. That being the case your objection to Dr Brashs presentation is invalid.
Garner: Don't write this fumbling coalition off just yet
This coalition - or non-coalition if youre green supporter - is not over yet. But the fat lady is warming up...â¦...
Helen Clark chats suffrage, challenges, Ardern, and life after office
She was our greatest export so why did we import her again?She should butt out of politics. Her time is past.
The PM's made mistakes, but they've got nothing to do with gender
Thank you Andrea. With the greatest of respect, if theres a crock around here its this article. Its sexist. Youre reading critical inferences into articles - inferences that just arent there. Youre making excuses for Ms Ardern and youre doing it because shes a woman.If youre going to go to bat for the PM thats fine. Lots of other female journalists are as well but at least try to be factual and dont hide behind some sort of fantasy sexist viewpoint.
Fifa World Cup: England overcome penalty shootout hoodoo to beat Colombia
Apparently Neymar spent the whole game rolling round his hotel room floor because he was severely injured by the tackles.
Politicians muzzling MÄori - a tradition older than MÄori seats themselves
Except that recently when Maori voters were given the choice to go on the General Roll or the Maori Roll (a privilege not available to other New Zealanders) the Maori Roll uptake was not strong at all and if my memory is correct a number left the Maori Roll to go on the general roll. Perhaps Maori are beginning to reject Maori seats. Perhaps its Mr McConnell who should listen to what Maori have to say.
TVNZ doco claiming Celts were here before MÄori has been removed from OnDemand service
I had never heard of this until now but will watch this show to see what credible evidence the makers have. I suspect very little if any at all. The best way to debunk nonsense is to make it public. Banning it (in one way or another) just makes people curious and increases the number of viewers. I think its hilarious that this programme has been dropped because its not sufficientlyrobust but TVNZ insist on dumping Sensing Murder on us with absolutely no evidence of any integrity at all.
Massey should rectify 'mistake' and invite Brash back, says Bridges
Ms Thomas got it badly wrong. We, and the police, have no evidence of any threats. I believe Ms Thomas was looking for any excuse to cancel the appearance and when there was one complaint she seized the opportunity. The council, in backing her, show theyre out of touch with the community. Ms Thomas should resign.
Auckland councillors face election-year horror of setting own salaries
I have a suggestion for Mr Goff. Give yourself a big payrise because after next years election youll need some money in the bank to tide you over until you get a new job. But I suppose your mates in Wellington will give you a nice safe position somewhere.
'Sexist' call as female tennis player given code violation for changing shirt on-court
Stupid small minded decision.
Car dealers frustrated by roadside sellers luring away customers
Sharks getting bitten. Not much sympathy.
Time for weak Ardern to show them who's boss
The PR PM. All smiles and touchy-feely and gets by when things are going well. When the going gets tough she has to form a think tank. You cant lead by committee on. Mr Garner says will the real Prime Minister please stand up. And Helen Clark wants to get to her feet because no-one else stirs.
Stacey Kirk: Three ring circus with one ringmaster at the centre - buckle in for a wild ride
Labour are beginning to find out what coalition with Mr Peters is like. They didnt learn from history and the lesson was there for them to learn.
Wellington dad barred from parents' room at Queensgate Mall by another parent
It would be better if malls made it clear fathers were welcome.
Helen Clark says gender parity is possible in Parliament
What do women want? Men have been trying to work that out since time immemorial.
Labour's reform of tax and electricity may be destined to underwhelm supporters
Top of his agenda is leading the way back into Pike River. At least he said he would do it.
Curran's email blunder highlights perils of using personal email for work
We have evidence that ms Curren used a private email address. Where is the evidence that members of the previous government did the same? This is just throwing muck into the fan to see what it sticks to.
Police officer was driving dangerously during fatal pursuit, says IPCA
The responsibility lies with the fleeing driver. End of story.
Massey University bans Don Brash from speaking
How do you know its hate speech? You have no idea what he was going to say. What you really mean is thanks for stopping someone from saying something I would disagree with and might challenge my prejudices.
US Coast Guard officer's hand signal on TV was white power sign, people believe
Thats not a long drive. Most of them are half nuts already.
The PM's made mistakes, but they've got nothing to do with gender
The only person apparently confused about gender politics is Ms Vance.
How Don Brash's Orewa speech changed the way governments talk about Treaty of Waitangi
And still the sky hasnt fallen on our heads. We have found out that we can have differing views(Phil Goff and Massey University excepted.) and still find our way forward. We need to be able to listen to diverse points of view because thats how we learn and grow. Shutting down peoples ability to speak and share takes us nowhere. Being afraid to hear contrary opinions simply demonstrates a closed mind.
Stacey Kirk: The foreboding sense there's more to come in two capital scandals
Id quite like to be demoted like Ms Curren. Get paid $250,000 and no longer have to sit through cabinet meetings. Sounds good.
National blasts ministers over secretive dinner with Google at exclusive club
Im pretty sure the PM promised transparency. Is this a broken promise?
Construction slowdown and weak confidence could see economy enter the doldrums
Downturn in construction? I thought we were building 100,000 houses.
Massey University bans Don Brash from speaking
Ill admit no such thing. Its standing up for the right to speak your mind....to start a discussion. However some do not want to hear differing views. They are happy in their prejudices. You sound like one of them by accusing others of ulterior motives rather than listening and talking.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern encourages new generation of te reo MÄori speakers
There have been incentives and encouragement for people to learn Maori for years and still, we are told, speaking rates are falling. The people have spoken. The majority dont want to learn Maori and forcing people to learn just wont work. Horses to water etc. Compelling people to learn will have consequences for the government that tries.