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August 22, 2018August 29, 2018

The Good Work Ron Mark is Doing for Veteran’s Affairs Cannot Be Overlooked

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1043 Views featured, ministry of defence, ron mark, veterans affairs

The portfolio of Veterans’ Affairs has been historically undervalued in New Zealand government. In fact, during the previous National-led government the role was not

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New Zealand 
August 20, 2018August 29, 2018

Is it 2005 again? Labour-NZ First Government deliver on more Police Funding

Posted By: Louie Encabo 962 Views budget 2018, featured, new zealand first, new zealand police

A year before the 2017 general elections, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters pledged to add an extra 1,800 police officers if elected into

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New Zealand 
August 11, 2018August 29, 2018

Ditching plastic bags — at last!

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1098 Views environment, environmentalism, featured, green party of aotearoa new zealand, Louie Encabo, new zealand first, new zealand labour party

Staying true to our reputation as a world leader in forwarding progressive agenda, the Labour-New Zealand First-Greens government announced yesterday that New Zealand will

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New Zealand Sports, Culture, and Religion 
June 17, 2018August 28, 2019

Is it time for a World Cup Down Under?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1197 Views Australia, featured, fifa world cup, new zealand

As announced before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup last Friday, the 2026 edition of the prestigious sporting event will be hosted

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New Zealand 
June 5, 2018June 7, 2018

It’s time we #ProtectTheProtectors

Posted By: Louie Encabo 995 Views darroch ball, featured, new zealand first

It’s an understatement to say that first responders have their work cut out for them.

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Editor's Notes New Zealand 
May 28, 2018

Using Documentaries to Highlight Pressing Social Issues

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1197 Views call her ganda, christchurch rebuild, Filipinos in New Zealand, jennifer laude, normal zafra, obrero, pj raval

Filipinos have long showcased their talent in the arts, particularly film-making, for decades. Most of us will be familiar with the names Lino Brocka

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New Zealand 
May 24, 2018

No, the Foreign Minister’s overseas trips are not “vacations”

Posted By: Louie Encabo 851 Views diplomacy, featured, ministry of foreign affairs and trade, winston peters

As they are paid for by taxpayer dollars, many New Zealanders become critical when they see elected politicians traveling overseas. The most common accusation

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New Zealand 
May 20, 2018May 23, 2018

What did NZ First achieve in #Budget2018?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 905 Views budget 2018, featured, new zealand first, winston peters

As with any coalition government, the different parties which comprise the Labour-NZ First-Greens coalition have dissimilar priorities. Such was the root cause for critics to

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New Zealand 
May 17, 2018May 20, 2018

Migrants win big in #Budget2018

Posted By: Louie Encabo 903 Views budget 2018, featured, migrants in new zealand, new zealand first, new zealand labour party

As a migrant New Zealander unfamiliar with the politics of your newfound home, you can be forgiven for not paying attention closely to the

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New Zealand 
May 16, 2018May 21, 2018

Investing in Stronger Ties with the Pacific

Posted By: Louie Encabo 887 Views budget 2018, featured, ministry of foreign affairs and trade, new zealand first, pacific region, winston peters

In the lead-up to the much-awaited first budget of the new Labour-New Zealand First government, the Rt. Hon Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced a significant

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