The Guardian releases purported coalition agreements between National and ACT and National and Labour

A recent article from the Guardian, titled Labour sells their soul for another term in government has released two documents seemingly detailing coalition agreements between National and ACT and National and Labour. PM-ME-SPRINKLES, Greens MP for Waikato, was the author of the article, and she tweeted shortly after “Just found out Labour have no principles, literally crying in [hk-laichar] and Katie’s honour”. But what exactly … Continue reading The Guardian releases purported coalition agreements between National and ACT and National and Labour

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New Zealand

FarTooMuchPressure resigns as Governor-General

After 13 months of service, former Prime Minister FarTooMuchPressure has announced his intention to retire as Governor-General. FarTooMuchPressure was appointed as Governor-General following the resignation of trippytropicana. FarTooMuchPressure has served as Prime Minister, leader of the Labour Party and MP for Manukau. FarTooMuchPressure, alongside serving as Governor-General, has taught a part-time physics class at Wellington High School, and has completed an MSc thesis during his … Continue reading FarTooMuchPressure resigns as Governor-General

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New Zealand, News, Politics

Election hangover: National government likely, Kiwi leader resigns

It seems as if a National government has been elected. With 11 seats in the House of Representatives, the National Party is by far the largest party in Parliament. While notably losing the seat of Manukau to Labour deputy sam-irl, the party managed to hold the seats of Auckland Central and Northland- seats that the party did not win at the previous election, but came … Continue reading Election hangover: National government likely, Kiwi leader resigns

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New Zealand, News, Politics

Honours, adjournment and waiatas- the 58th Parliament dissolves

The 58th Parliament has officially dissolved today, with the Right Honourable Sir Fartoomuchpressure- the Governor-General of New Zealand, formally dissolving the Parliament today. A final adjournment debate, hosted by speaker of the house BHjr132, for this Parliament, is being held to “debate the progress of this Parliamentary term and the upcoming election,” a more informal and friendly debate at the end of Parliament. And of … Continue reading Honours, adjournment and waiatas- the 58th Parliament dissolves

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New Zealand, News, Politics

BloodyChrome votes against budgetary measures

Kiwi list MP and Associate Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, BloodyChrome, has voted against the Taxation (Budgetary Measures) Bill in Parliament. While this isn’t the budget itself, which BloodyChrome approved, it does legislate for many budgetary changes, including changing the Goods and Services Tax and changing the income tax. It is also a matter of supply, which is one of the few things BloodyChrome, as … Continue reading BloodyChrome votes against budgetary measures

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New Zealand, News, Politics

TheOWOTrongle expels Sober_King_Robert from party for Islamophobia following bipartisan criticism

After an interview with Radio New Zealand where Sober_King_Robert stated that “Muslim values are against our values”, TheOWOTrongle has expelled Sober_King_Robert from the Kiwi Party, citing Islamophobia and stating that “may this be a warning to everyone that the Kiwi Party is a moderate party which supports inclusiveness and so think twice before joining the Kiwi Party as a platform to share your beliefs.” Sober_King_Robert … Continue reading TheOWOTrongle expels Sober_King_Robert from party for Islamophobia following bipartisan criticism

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Business, New Zealand, News, Politics

Minister for Health claims budget took “many hours” to craft

In the recent press conference where Lieselta revealed information about the budget, BHjr132 stated that “I’m incredibly excited to show off the budget we have spent many hours crafting.” Shortly after the press conference, BHjr132 tweeted that “HOURS WAS A BAD CHOICE OF WORDS BUT YOU GET THE POINT!!!!” When asked for comment, Lieselta told Radio New Zealand that “An excellent product takes many weeks … Continue reading Minister for Health claims budget took “many hours” to craft

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Business, New Zealand, News, Politics

Green-Labour government announces budget: as it happens

Today at 5pm, Lieselta announced the reveal of the Second Green-Labour government’s budget. The Minister for Finance stated that “Although we have experienced issues and setbacks along the way, what myself and my friends in the cabinet have crafted is a budget that will get New Zealand in a position for a new future.” Lieselta has revealed that the budget will maintain a surplus of … Continue reading Green-Labour government announces budget: as it happens

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New Zealand, News, Politics

Sober_King_Robert: Muslim values are against our values- AnswerMeNow1 speaks to the leader of the Conservative National caucus

Today, I spoke with sister of the late Drunk_King_Robert (former leader of New Zealand First) and Kiwi Party politician, Sober_King_Robert. AnswerMeNow1 (A): So, what does the Conservative National caucus stand for within the Kiwi Party? Sober_King_Robert (S): While we agree with many of the party’s platforms, such as the end of single use plastics and banning “lootboxes” as the kids are calling them these days, … Continue reading Sober_King_Robert: Muslim values are against our values- AnswerMeNow1 speaks to the leader of the Conservative National caucus

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News, RNZ Pacific, World

PNG local elections postponed due to eruption

The nomination period for local elections in Papua New Guinea was due to end this Thursday. However, the website of the Papua New Guinea states that “The 2019 LLG elections are now effectively delayed indefinitely until further notice as per the Supreme Court’s decision”, and electoral commissioner Patilias Gamato also told RNZ that the Thursday date would likely be extended for affected areas. Continue reading PNG local elections postponed due to eruption

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