A glimpse of 2019
Similar to the Christmas season, election campaigns also begin prematurely in the Philippines. There are still six months to go before the May 2019 midterm elections but campaign sorties are… Continue reading "A glimpse of 2019"
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The curious case of Prof. Anne-Marie Brady
When your professional career is premised on confronting the geopolitical ambitions of a military superpower, which boasts a sophisticated global intelligence network that is known to have a presence in… Continue reading "The curious case of Prof. Anne-Marie Brady"
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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"
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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"
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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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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"
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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"
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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"
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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.
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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"
