Analysing the asset sales referendum results
The results of the Citizens Initiated Referendum show that most people both oppose and support the government’s asset sales programme
The apology in full
Below is a full text of John Key’s apology this morning: Firstly, let me say what a tremendous honour and privilege it is to be a member of this parliament. I entered politics because, like all members, I wanted to make a difference and make our country a better place. I am in awe of…
A new asset sales plan?
A meeting, somewhere in Wellington: David Shearer: People, we have a problem. We have been banging the “no asset sales” drum for the better part of two years, and still the polls are flat. Why don’t they like us?David Cunliffe: Speak for yourself. Grant Robertson: Forget the polls. Everything that happened before now has been a prelude…
Poor, sick, and unemployed looking forward to MRP share offer
As pre-registration opens for the Mighty River Power offer, people all around the country are gearing up to take shares in the company. The official share offer website has been overloaded, as thousands of people bombard the site looking for information on the offer.Shopping malls and community centres in some parts of South Auckland are…
John Key’s Master Plan
Form a government after campaigning on a platform of partial asset sales. Pass legislation to implement the partial asset sales plan. INVADE POLAND!
Right Thinking: Don’t Trust The Reds!
Everyone’s favourite libertarian authoritarian returns with a hard-hitting column I don’t watch a lot of Parliament TV, because I find my days are full enough as it is. It’s all too easy to lose oneself for up to half a day browsing through the Solo Passion site, so what I don’t need are more distractions.…
Imperator Fish 