It is obvious that the Labour aim is to retain the power of government, but to do that they have to convince a majority of the voters in NZ that they have the policies that will benefit NZ and the NZ taxpayers/voters. With this aim in mind it is interesting to see the initial strategies being employed by Labour as they start their run up to the election in October 2023. There…
Kiwi Mum Speaks On Greek Radio (live play podcast) Recently, a kiwi mum was invited onto a radio show in Greece, to chat about the similarities between what is happening in New Zealand, Greece and globally. She thought the conversation would be centred on the sexualisation and gender ideology hitting our children, as that is how the host came to hear of Penny, however he first…
Acacia Cove Village living has taken a whole new meaning with a planned environment aimed at providing superior spacious accommodation with security and independence. Independently owned and operated. Best Ageing Programme at the 2017 Ageing Asia Eldercare Awards. Finalist in the Facility of the Year Independent Seniors Living Category.
Your Advantage Tyres Pukekohe store is owned and operated by Matt Keller. The team of trained specialists will give you the best advice in the selection and fitting of tyres to give you the best performance and value for money – no matter the size. The Advantage Tyres Pukekohe store has two fleet trucks and three car bays. Contact the team today for reliable tyre solutions for…
Aucklanders’ views are being sought on dedicated Māori seats for Auckland Council. Following preliminary engagement with iwi and urban Māori in 2022, Auckland Council is now seeking feedback from other Auckland citizens on whether they support - or do not support - the introduction of dedicated Māori seats on Auckland Council. Public consultation runs until Sunday 24 September…
Join Michelle Mokori ‘On The Spot’ Kitco World Financial News Aug 25, 2023 Guest: Mike McGlone Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Mike McGlone, Senior Macro Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, who says that several key macroeconomic indicators are pointing to “a global economic reset” and a period resembling “a Great Depression.” He…
Established in early 2007, Callander Constructions is based in Pukekohe and provides residential and commercial building and construction services to the wider South Auckland and North Waikato regions. Because they are a small local company, they offer a more personalised approach to all clients. They also offer quality workmanship by qualified builders, job opportunities and,…
It’s been estimated that dogs smell up to 10,000 times better than us. That’s in part because they have about 220 million scent receptors, whereas humans have a mere 5 million. But dogs also inhale in short breaths up to 300 times a minute, meaning that their olfactory cells are constantly picking up new scents. It’s these factors that make them effective – and adorable –…
Join Kerry and MJ as they review the top rating Civic and Type-R Honda 2023 Civic Sport “Even if you could spend a lot more than the 2023 Honda Civic costs, there’s a very good chance you should still consider it. This not-that-compact sedan and hatchback are just that good. Thinking about g Weekend sports car? The Civic Si (and even the Sport Touring with a manual) is a blast.…
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“If you are not happy with the state the country is in, you need to vote for change. No sense complaining about it, you’ve got to be brave and place your trust in the ones that are fighting for you. I will take your voice and represent you in parliament. I will take issue with the things that violate your sovereignty and rights. I will fight 100% for YOU!” mykeljon winckel:…
Lamb and filo Pie / The Quintessential Roast Lamb Lamb and filo Pie Ingredients • 1 tablespoon oil • 1 onion, peeled and chopped • 3 clove garlic, crushed • 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • 500 gram quality mark lamb mince • 1 tablespoon plain flour • 1 3/4 cup beef stock • 410…
The current Labour government have decided that we will all drive electric vehicles. How will they make that become reality? The first step in that process is to ban the import of ICE’s (Internal Combustion Engine vehicles) which is being suggested will happen from the year 2040. Some vehicle manufacturers are planning to cease production of ICE’s by the year 2035 in line with…
The Natural Health Alliance believes this will signifi cantly increase prices and limit New Zealanders’ access to natural health products. These products have been regulated by the Food Act for decades, which the Natural Health Alliance believes has served well both our industry and the safety of New Zealanders. The Therapeutic Products Act recently pushed through Parliament by…
In the hearts of many New Zealanders lies a shared aspiration: to see their country thrive as a global leader in organic agriculture, a GE-Free haven producing top-quality goods. However, hidden amidst the TPA lurks a growing fear: could this law pave the way for rapid and widespread genetic engineering, compromising our dreams? Is the true purpose of this legislation for the…
Without adequate supervision or a stringent directive to remain singularly consistent in despatching only one strictly worded English version of the Treaty of Waitangi, Freeman produced several variations. For these, he simply dipped, at will, into the 12-pages of rough, superseded and now obsolete draft notes in his possession and extracted text to make ad-hoc composite treaty…
Winner of the Franklin Writers Group short story competition: Heather McQuillan from Christchurch Ascendence We hug our knees and search for the wishing star far beyond the white puffs of our breath. Thick grain sacks protect our bums from the frosted ground and our shoulders are caped with old blankets; my brothers and I beneath chequerboards of stained pink and green, while…
A Māori woman has initiated a judicial review against the co-governance body Tūpuna Maunga Authority as first respondent, and Auckland Council as second respondent. It is the second judicial review initiated against the Authority and Council in relation to the Authority’s intention to rid Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s maunga of non-native trees. The first judicial review, undertaken…
Fear Is Ingrained In All Of Us – Just Don’t Let It Take Over! It’s an evolutionary survival tactic known as our fight-or-flight instinct. The purpose of fear is to use adrenaline to tell us to protect ourselves and move out of harm’s way. You’ve probably felt different levels of fear throughout your life — in a dark theater watching a scary movie, dealing with an aggressive…
This is the claim made by Kate Hannah in the podcast released last week by Radio New Zealand (RNZ), Undercurrent. It is a 7-part series on Misinformation in New Zealand, hosted by Susie Ferguson and there is one word for it: Propaganda. “It’s genocidal because it’s about the eradication of a particular group of people,” adds Ferguson after Kate Hannah’s claim. The inference is…