It looks like Jacinta Adheren is going to be return with an absolute majority - unusual in NZ
Well deserved. One of the few real leaders in world politics IMO.
Well deserved. One of the few real leaders in world politics IMO.
Agreed. Scotty from Marketing and his band of evil clowns need to be gone.A great victory for progressive politics. As an Aussie i can only say well done and i'm very jealous that you have a competent government in power.
At least ACT Labor and Greens are also back in power. It's been a big night for progressives across the region.Agreed. Scotty from Marketing and his band of evil clowns need to be gone.
Hopefully not in the Aussie/Kiwi meaning of the phraseGreat stuff. She’s one of the few world leaders I actually root for. Genuinely empathetic and really gets the country. I wish I still lived there.
why not bothHopefully not in the Aussie/Kiwi meaning of the phrase
Win win?why not both
I think so.When’s the referendum on weed/euthanasia? Today?
Where are you in AU?A great victory for progressive politics. As an Aussie i can only say well done and i'm very jealous that you have a competent government in power.
Interesting, I’m not sure how I’d vote on those.I think so.
Well said.She’s an absolute shining light. Wonderful lady.
I'd vote for both. Weed for practical purposes and euthanasia from ethical/moral motivationsInteresting, I’m not sure how I’d vote on those.
Aaah I see! I’m proper interested to see the results!The referenda results won't be finalised tonight apparently
WAWhere are you in AU?
Love WA. I'd move there in a flash if I could get paid what I do in Sydney.
WA is beautiful, quieter and prettier, spent a lot of time in Busselton.Love WA. I'd move there in a flash if I could get paid what I do in Sydney.
Which way is NZ expected to go regarding euthanasia? Seems common sense to me to allow someone to choose their own demise especially if presented with challenging medical conditions.When’s the referendum on weed/euthanasia? Today?
I seem to remember polls were showing quite strong supportWhich way is NZ expected to go regarding euthanasia? Seems common sense to me to allow someone to choose their own demise especially if presented with challenging medical conditions.
I believe so, but I’m not clued up to be honest.Is NZ Labour in any way comparable to its British counterpart under Corbyn, or the Sanders-Democrats in the US - i.e. on the left side of social democracy, with promises of profound social change and redistribution of wealth?
I'm not sure but my impression is that they aren't as left as Corbyn.Is NZ Labour in any way comparable to its British counterpart under Corbyn, or the Sanders-Democrats in the US - i.e. on the left side of social democracy, with promises of profound social change and redistribution of wealth?
Nah no where close to Bernie or Corbyn.Is NZ Labour in any way comparable to its British counterpart under Corbyn, or the Sanders-Democrats in the US - i.e. on the left side of social democracy, with promises of profound social change and redistribution of wealth?
Ardern’s most substantive policy pledge for the upcoming election is a new top income tax bracket of 39%. Applying to those earning over $180,000 (£92,000), it is forecast to raise just $500m (£257m) a year; the party has ruled out any other tax increases. Other commitments are hopelessly incremental: a $1.10 increase in the minimum hourly wage; a promise that 100% of the country’s electricity production will be renewable by 2030, when 86% of it already is.
https://novaramedia.com/2020/09/24/whats-the-point-of-jacinda-ardern/
Seems about right. Good for them.I seem to remember polls were showing quite strong support
It looks like Jacinta Adheren is going to be return with an absolute majority - unusual in NZ
Well deserved. One of the few real leaders in world politics IMO.
Jacinda Ardern.Tweet
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It was late. Beer had been consumed.Jacinda Ardern.
I can understand Wobble getting it wrong.. but Lootika should know better.
Yeah.. felt like a dick calling someone out over a spelling error..It was late. Beer had been consumed.
I did not mind at all. I choose to believe that others make typos and spelling errors but I'm simply part of a rich and evolving living languageYeah.. felt like a dick calling someone out over a spelling error..
But I just found it funny that there were exactly 2 mentions of her name in the thread and both had been misspelled.
On topic.. dont know much about NZ politics.. but have only heard good things.. so great. NZ just seems like a lovely place.