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Why does National despise the poor?

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1293+ words) Two recent events reinforce an overwhelming impression that National despises poor people. The first is news that the MSD thinks that food is a nice to have and not an essential need. Yep read that again. This is how much…...

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thestandard.nz > labour-to-accelerate-climate-action

Labour to accelerate climate action

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (567+ words) Press release from the Labour Party website. A Labour government will fix the broken Emissions Trading Scheme as an urgent priority. “New Zealand should be showing climate leadership; not going backwards as Christopher Luxon’s Government has done,” said Labour leader…...

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thestandard.nz > open-mike-07-09-2026

Open Mike 07/09/2026 « The Standard

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1357+ words) Open mike is your post. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike … Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see…...

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thestandard.nz > open-mike-24-08-2026

Open Mike 24/08/2026 « The Standard

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (200+ words) Open mike is your post. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike … Labour has announced they will be keeping to the same fiscal constraints, that has limited State investment and NZ's economic…...