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The National Party’s New Flag

Gareth MorganMarch 25, 2016Treaty

43% of those who voted in the flag referendum supported the PM’s choice, 56% opposed. The electorates with the strongest support for his fern was Tamaki and Selwyn at 52%. These two electorates were also the highest polling National electorates … Read More

The call to control cats in Southland

Gareth MorganMarch 24, 2016Uncategorized

Environment Southland is currently asking for feedback on their pest management plan. It is an important document as it sets the strategy for pest control in the region for the next 10 years. One of the questions being addressed is … Read More

Keeping the basic income debate on track

Gareth MorganMarch 24, 2016Tax and Welfare

There’s been a lot of debate this week about a basic income policy, and not all of it has been well-informed. Indeed some of it is pretty low level. Quote from the New Zealand Herald March 24th: Well John, the … Read More

Electric Vehicles Trump Solar Power – 5 things you need to know

Paul YoungMarch 23, 2016Environment

People love solar power, and it’s easy to see why. The idea of generating free, clean power from your roof – and giving the finger to the power companies – is obviously appealing. But will installing solar actually help reduce … Read More

10 Ways to Fix The Childcare Crisis (and Stop Loading Parents with Guilt)

Jess Berentson-ShawMarch 21, 2016Tax and Welfare

In the last few days a thoroughly researched report by the Brainwave Trust has summed up the evidence regarding the risks and benefits of early childhood care/education (ECE). Despite concerns that the conclusions are scaremongering and the fact that Family … Read More

No more sugary drinks at schools?

Gareth MorganMarch 21, 2016Health

Petition for Swimmable Rivers going to Parliament

Gareth MorganMarch 17, 2016Environment

Over summer the Choose Clean Water campaign toured the country, collecting stories about fresh water and gathering signatures for a petition to Parliament. In this Face to Face video we talk to Marnie Prickett – one of the inspirational young … Read More

UK introduces Sugar Tax, NZ slow off the mark yet again.

Geoff SimmonsMarch 16, 2016Health

The UK Chancellor this morning surprised everyone – no doubt including the Government here – by including a sugar tax in his Budget statement. The tax will be implemented from 2018, and will raise $1.1b to be spent on school … Read More

Should non-Maori get Special Treatment?

Gareth MorganMarch 15, 2016Treaty

The loaded question that TVNZ included in its Vox Pop survey sucks and runs counter to all the treaty awareness work that has occurred since 1975, showing yet again that there is an ignorant Trump-like streak running through those who … Read More

Which do you prefer – Dairy bailouts or foreign ownership?

Gareth MorganMarch 15, 2016Economics

The dairy industry in New Zealand decided some time ago that it preferred to pursue growth through increasing the volume of raw milk produced and specifically eschewed the notion that it would pursue the most profitable opportunities in the sector … Read More