The Eruption of Jami-Lee Ross
Plagued by controversy, Jami-Lee Ross fronted the media and unleashed the most memorable take-down of the National Party – which until that point he was an integral part of.
Category: New Zealand
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“A Cabal of Chaos”: Why National, rather than the Government, is the unstable unit that cannot be relied on
Not long after the new Coalition Government comprised of the New Zealand Labour and New Zealand First parties, with confidence & supply from the Green Party, was sworn into office… Continue reading "“A Cabal of Chaos”: Why National, rather than the Government, is the unstable unit that cannot be relied on"
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All facts point to heavy rail as the superior rapid transport option to Auckland Airport
Auckland’s Regional Fuel Tax remains one of the most unpopular policies the current Government has introduced, rapidly increasing fuel prices have been blamed mostly on this new tax implemented by the… Continue reading "All facts point to heavy rail as the superior rapid transport option to Auckland Airport"
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How NZ First is proving to be a welcome sight in Government for businesses
When business confidence steadily declined in the middle of the year, many began to wonder if the current Labour-New Zealand First government were trustworthy caretakers of the economy. The previous… Continue reading "How NZ First is proving to be a welcome sight in Government for businesses"
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The Underachiever: Looking back at Jami-Lee Ross’ Career so far
When you’re the designated protege of arguably one of the most popular figures in New Zealand political history, there is pressure for you not just to perform but to excel.
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What a migrant NZ First member thinks of the “Kiwi Values Bill”
In a packed conference room at Racing Tauranga, about 200 members of the New Zealand First Party engaged in heated – yet civil – discussions on a plethora of policies… Continue reading "What a migrant NZ First member thinks of the “Kiwi Values Bill”"
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Not just the North, but also the East, have won big from the Provincial Growth Fund
Ever since the Labour-New Zealand First government launched its $1 billion per year Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), it has been criticized by the Opposition for bearing hints of regional favouritism. Their… Continue reading "Not just the North, but also the East, have won big from the Provincial Growth Fund"
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The #LimoLeaks saga reveals the factionalism in the National Party
The hallmark of the John Key-era National Party was its unbreakable unity. It was also what made them the preferred choice over the Labour Party, which prior to finally designating… Continue reading "The #LimoLeaks saga reveals the factionalism in the National Party"
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How has the Provincial Growth Fund helped the regions so far?
Arguably, the biggest win for New Zealand First in their Coalition Agreement with the New Zealand Labour Party was the $1 billion per year Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) earmarked to… Continue reading "How has the Provincial Growth Fund helped the regions so far?"
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Shocking Scale of Filipino Migrant Exploitation in New Zealand Revealed in New Report
Last May, Newshub reporter Michael Morrah exposed the story of 16 Filipino migrant construction workers who were made to sign illegal employment contracts and kept in “prison-like” accommodation to help… Continue reading "Shocking Scale of Filipino Migrant Exploitation in New Zealand Revealed in New Report"