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Come on Bill, at least tax the Rich fairly

Susan GuthrieJune 17, 2014Economics

Enough ducking of the issues! Bill English’s response to Oxfam’s report about rising wealth inequality was to point to a government report which suggests income inequality hasn’t got worse over the last ten years. In other words the Minister doesn’t … Read More

The grandkids will thank us for acting in a meaningful way on climate change

Gareth MorganJune 10, 2014Environment

Our promises around climate change policies are just hot air. The minister may not be Stan (he is Tim Groser), but he still needs a plan. New Zealand campaign group Generation Zero has released a report calling for a plan … Read More

Otis and Rubi – Safe and Sound

Gareth MorganJune 3, 2014Environment

This fantastic Kiwi cat lover has installed a Gallagher fence to keep her cats (Otis and Rubi) on her property. The cats and native wildlife are safe, and the neighbours are happy – everybody wins! Cat fences and enclosures such … Read More

Raglan Cat Killings

Gareth MorganMay 29, 2014Environment

I was shocked to see the segment on the Raglan cat killer on Seven Sharp: http://tvnz.co.nz/seven-sharp/cat-killing-movies-video-5984505 I want to be clear that I don’t in any way endorse the actions of the Raglan cat killer. This is one issue where … Read More

‘Eradicat’ discussion Cat control in Australia – SBS television

Gareth MorganMay 27, 2014Health

Eradicat – SBS television in Australia from Gareth Morgan on Vimeo. It was refreshing to participate in such an enlightened discussion on the responsibilities of cat owners as was conceited by SBS television in Australia. This hour long studio … Read More

Why we need a tax on soft drinks

Gareth MorganMay 21, 2014Economics, Health

The Government opposes this package of ideas that would save lives and help families eat better, all at no cost. Are they on the side of families or Big Food companies? Why we need a tax on soft drinks was … Read More

Hard Facts on Soft Drinks

Gareth MorganMay 20, 2014Health

Hard Facts on Soft Drinks was last modified: December 15th, 2015 by Gareth Morgan

Migration matters for house prices

Susan GuthrieMay 19, 2014Economics

They say a picture can paint a thousand words – so let’s save words and cut straight to the chase on the issue of immigration and house prices… Over the past two decades migration has had a strong … Read More

Cats will damage your mind

Gareth MorganMay 18, 2014Health

A “mind-bending” disease found in cat faeces and spread to human brains has been enlisted in Gareth Morgan’s war on moggies. About 40 per cent of people in New Zealand are infected at some time in their lives with toxoplasmosis … Read More

Shifting the Blame for Weight Gain

Geoff SimmonsMay 16, 2014Health

The food industry seems to love finding new ways to tell people that it is their fault they are overweight. According to new research from the British sugar lobby, obesity is due to people not knowing what their daily intake of … Read More