Steven Joyce used the “r” word today
Finally, Steven Joyce seems to have woken up to the fact that he’s a Minister, and there’s a crisis happening in one of his many portfolios. And when there’s a crisis, the public like to think that the...
View ArticleHooton’s PR style bites him
In my 19 years in the public relations industry I worked out pretty quickly that if you want to be truly effective at making change happen, then tell the truth. There’s no doubt that public relations...
View ArticleHow much was Trump paid?
Gambling in New Zealand is highly regulated. Casinos and pokie machine venues can’t advertise. The notable exception is Lotto, who can get away with a lot more than other gambling outlets. Can you...
View ArticleHas Joyce got the bottle?
Was going to post this last week. For various reasons didn’t. Still very relevant, especially given Joyce’s interview on the new TV3 The Nation programme this morning. Joyce is smooth, I’ll give him...
View ArticleIs Equality Dead?
Congratulations to the Listener for its extremely thought-provoking cover story this week. The central idea is that the attitudes of NZers have changed – apparently caring less about a fair go for all,...
View ArticleHow equitable access to technology can transform our future
New Zealand is at a turning point in its history. We are poised to create a new network. A network that will deliver critical infrastructure for our nation. What that network can deliver is...
View ArticleCyclist learns from springbok
Today’s finish in the Tour de France was as rough as I’ve seen on the road. Bit like Act caucus. And after riding at 60kph. Kiwi Julian Dean (great blog not updated yet) headbutted. Aussie Mark Renshaw...
View ArticleWill submissions change the government’s mind?
According to the CTU, an estimated 6000 submissions have been forwarded on the government’s antiquated Employment Relations Amendment Bill (No 2) to the Transport & Industrial Relations Select...
View ArticleKey forgets about US FTA as he reduces worker protection for Warner Bros.
When I was Minister of Labour we signed up to two big trade deals China and P4 (NZ, Chile, Singapore and Brunei. Both pretty big deals – the associated memoranda were designed to protect us from...
View ArticleAssets and Elbows
Can the Government tell an asset from an elbow? Had it thought through the fatal flaws in its partial privatization drive, or has it been taken by surprise? Hat tip to Clayton Cosgrove for bringing SOE...
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