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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Business, New Zealand, Politics

Government to release budget tonight

Minister for Finance Lieselta has told Radio New Zealand that the wait for a budget will finally be over, with a budget scheduled for release by the end of today. When asked for comment, the leader of the Labour Party told us that “We are submitting [the budget] tonight. I accept full responsibilities for delays but I’d rather deliver a polished budget later rather than … Continue reading Government to release budget tonight

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New Zealand, Politics

National continues its hegemony in the polls, 25% ahead of Greens

A recent poll conducted confirms that National maintains its large lead in the polls, on track to win a possible general election. When asked “If an election were held today, which party would receive your party vote?”, 47.1% of respondents stated that their party vote would go to National. This would be the best electoral performance for a party since MMP was introduced in this … Continue reading National continues its hegemony in the polls, 25% ahead of Greens

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New Zealand, Politics

“The strongest opposition in history”: TOP joins official opposition, stalintwo new ACT leader

In an early morning press conference today alongside TOP leader Nothedarkweb, FinePorpoise, Leader of the Opposition and of the National Party, made two key announcements. Firstly, following the resignation of ItsKittay from Parliament, his shadow cabinet position and MP position would be assumed by stalintwo, the new leader of ACT New Zealand. After this, however, FinePorpoise went on to announce that once Nothedarkweb had become … Continue reading “The strongest opposition in history”: TOP joins official opposition, stalintwo new ACT leader

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New Zealand, News, Politics

AnswerMeNow1 speaks with TheOWOTrongle about the budget, Radio New Zealand, and attendance

This morning, I sat down with leader of the Kiwi Party and Minister for Culture and Regional Development, TheOWOTrongle. AnswerMeNow1 (A): Alright, hello. TheOWOTrongle (T): Kia Ora. A: Now, to my first question. Your party has been extremely inactive in debates. By my record, it’s been over 20 days since you last debated outside of question time. Does your party have an activity problem? T: … Continue reading AnswerMeNow1 speaks with TheOWOTrongle about the budget, Radio New Zealand, and attendance

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New Zealand, Politics, Te Ao Māori

Te Tai Tonga by-election: Stalin1953 picks up seat from AnswerMeNow1

Stalin1953 has successfully succeeded AnswerMeNow1 as the MP for Te Tai Tonga. The by-election, which had a low turnout of 36.8%, was against two candidates- Stalin1953, the Green candidate endorsed by Labour, and stranger195, the National candidate. Stalin1953 increased the majority of AnswerMeNow1 by 6.4%, but the elections were different- AnswerMeNow1 was up against a stronger Labour candidate at a general election, while Stalin1953 was … Continue reading Te Tai Tonga by-election: Stalin1953 picks up seat from AnswerMeNow1

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New Zealand, News, Politics

Talking with the PM: AnswerMeNow1 sits down with ARichTeaBiscuit

Today, I had the opportunity to speak with the co-leader of the Green Party, the MP for Wellington and Prime Minister of our country- ARichTeaBiscuit. AnswerMeNow1 (AMN): Alright, thank you very much for agreeing to this interview.Now, first off, your government, and especially your party, has been cratering in the polls. This is compounded with the fact a lot of New Zealanders didn’t expect you … Continue reading Talking with the PM: AnswerMeNow1 sits down with ARichTeaBiscuit

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New Zealand, News, Politics, Te Ao Māori

Te Tai Tonga by-election: candidates kick off campaign

Yesterday saw both the Green and National candidates make their case for election in AnswerMeNow1’s former seat of Te Tai Tonga. Stalin1953 used the first day to speak about climate change and justice, while stranger195 held a Wellington campaign launch and issued a leaflet. Stalin1953 encouraged “revolutionary environmental legislation”, which he likened to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal. Stalin1953 also spoke about “regulating and prosecuting … Continue reading Te Tai Tonga by-election: candidates kick off campaign

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