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    November 15, 2018

    With the Wally Haumaha controversy cleared, National loses a smokescreen to hide their infighting

    As rogue Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross torched his own National Party with revelations of corruption, the attack dogs from the main Opposition party fended off their political oblivion by chipping… Continue reading "With the Wally Haumaha controversy cleared, National loses a smokescreen to hide their infighting"

  • New Zealand

    November 14, 2018

    Why the Pike River Mine recovery is so important

    After eight years, the families of the 29 miners trapped inside the Pike River Mine will finally find closure as the Hon. Andrew Little – the Minister responsible for the Pike… Continue reading "Why the Pike River Mine recovery is so important"

  • New Zealand

    November 12, 2018

    Migrant Filipino builders to Government: “We want longer visas, equal pay and an end to exploitation”

    The influential Irish-American labour union organizer Mother Jones once declared: “the rough hands which create the wealth of the world should be allowed to share it”. As an activist for… Continue reading "Migrant Filipino builders to Government: “We want longer visas, equal pay and an end to exploitation”"

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    November 11, 2018

    The Provincial Growth Fund is a breath of fresh air for native trees

    Halting the decline of New Zealand’s native forests is one of our most pressing conservation missions. The deterioration of entire ecosystems leads to numerous environmental dangers such as flooding and… Continue reading "The Provincial Growth Fund is a breath of fresh air for native trees"

  • Jami-Lee Ross Proxy Vote New Zealand

    November 7, 2018

    Understanding Jami-Lee Ross’ proxy vote to NZ First

    Ever since his infamous tell-all press conference in October, controversial MP Jami-Lee Ross has been the star of political headlines. This week, he made another splash in the realm of politics… Continue reading "Understanding Jami-Lee Ross’ proxy vote to NZ First"

  • New Zealand

    October 31, 2018

    Why NZ First is the champion for Railways

    This week saw New Zealand First deliver on two key campaign promises, both relating to rail. First, it was announced that the initial construction phase of the rail link from… Continue reading "Why NZ First is the champion for Railways"

  • New Zealand

    October 16, 2018

    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.

  • New Zealand

    October 15, 2018

    “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"

  • New Zealand

    October 14, 2018

    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"

  • New Zealand

    October 6, 2018

    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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