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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Pennies from heaven – or, a ‘Corpse’ Flower by any other name …
The education proposals outlined by John Key in his State of the Nation speech have blossomed spectacularly today – like Auckland’s ‘Corpse Flower‘ – attracting a surprising band of over-awed onlookers. The intent of the education initiatives is clear … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Education, New Zealand Politics, Poverty
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Be-Knighted Mayors
The year got off to a worryingly surreal start in Canterbury politics. Before the year even began, news was released that highly controversial two-term, ex-mayor of Christchurch Bob Parker would from now on officially have to be referred to as … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Earthquakes, Local Government, New Zealand Politics
Tagged Christchurch, cities, Local Government, Voting
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