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    Quote Originally Posted by macduffy View Post
    I think her biggest problem is Winnie First.

    His bad-faith court publicity stunt will long be remembered ... I guess it was him making a mistake and cashing in over many years superannuation payments he was not entitled to - but instead of acknowledging the mistake and repenting he is coming out swinging against the taxpayer because officials informed the relevant ministers (as they should have) about the situation .... I guess really - how low can a politician sink?

    https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political...have-been-made

    Ms Casey (the crown's lawyer) told the court it was "extraordinary" that the deputy prime minister would suggest the civil servants had been acting in bad faith.

    She pointed out that Mr Hughes was charged with promoting public standards of integrity and Mr Boyle was "the longest serving chief executive in the public service".

    "These are extremely serious allegations to be made by anyone, but for them to be made by the deputy prime minister acting in whatever capacity is extraordinary."

    She told the court the claim was "entirely without foundation" and the NZ First leader had provided no evidence to back it up.
    I thought only bullies like Trump would try to abuse the justice system this way, but at the end - Peters is just another populist. Never mind about the people - it is all about him. Winston First. Seems to come with the colors.

    But then - never in NZ history did a coalition government with Winnie in it get a second term. I don't expect this time will be different.
    Last edited by BlackPeter; 08-11-2019 at 10:07 AM. Reason: added quote from article about the court case
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    Staff 'possibly' behind Peters leak

    Good on him i say. It was leaked in an attempt to change voters behaviour. Dirty lowdown national style tactics. Hope he gets them.




    "Earlier in the day, Newshub political journalist Jenna Lynch told the court she had received an anonymous phone call revealing details about the overpayment.
    Under questioning by Mr Peters' lawyer Brian Henry, Ms Lynch refused to reveal the person's gender, saying it was clear to her that there had been an "understanding of anonymity".
    On Tuesday, NewstalkZB political editor Barry Soper and Newsroom journalist Melanie Reid also declined to identify the source of the leak.
    All three reporters were subpoenaed by Mr Henry"
    Peters 'indignant and defensive' in call to ministry over error, court told
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    Good to see nearly all parties on board here.Congrats.Zero Carbon Bill passes final reading

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joshuatree View Post
    Good to see nearly all parties on board here.Congrats.Zero Carbon Bill passes final reading
    Not exactly on board as a National government will make changes. Actually a smart move.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joshuatree View Post
    Staff 'possibly' behind Peters leak

    Good on him i say. It was leaked in an attempt to change voters behaviour. Dirty lowdown national style tactics. Hope he gets them.

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    Judging from your post - Labour clearly got the coalition partner it deserves!

    Everybody else is loosing out - if Peters foundation-less (according to the crown lawyer) claim succeeds, than it would be the taxpayer of NZ lining Peters pockets. Less money for the health service, for police, for education but more money to line Winnie$ pockets.

    If he looses, than it is presumably still the taxpayer paying for a reckless claim. Loose - loose for us all. Is this a Labour NZ First coalition for you?
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    Anything goes, no rules, no decency, smear, dodge the clods.Are you a dodger?

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    Great to see someone in the media brave enough to call out this madness for what it really is, a complete waste of taxpayers money https://www.stuff.co.nz/opinion/1172...r-public-money

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    Quote Originally Posted by iceman View Post
    Great to see someone in the media brave enough to call out this madness for what it really is, a complete waste of taxpayers money https://www.stuff.co.nz/opinion/1172...r-public-money
    Grrrrrrr

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    I feel so so guilty in not responding to previous pleading emails from Labour

    If only

    Latest email today -

    Winner,

    First off, we just wanted to give a big shout out to all of our supporters for continuing to power our grassroots movement. Last week we asked if you could contribute to our 2020 campaign fund and help us reach our new target of 1,000 individual donors in October. And wow did we come close!

    We knew it would take a huge effort to reach 1000 individual contributions, and with the help of people like you giving us a final push, we're so pleased to report back that we finished the month with 997 people contributing - just three people off our target!
    “ At the top of every bubble, everyone is convinced it's not yet a bubble.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by winner69 View Post
    I feel so so guilty in not responding to previous pleading emails from Labour

    If only

    Latest email today -

    Winner,

    First off, we just wanted to give a big shout out to all of our supporters for continuing to power our grassroots movement. Last week we asked if you could contribute to our 2020 campaign fund and help us reach our new target of 1,000 individual donors in October. And wow did we come close!

    We knew it would take a huge effort to reach 1000 individual contributions, and with the help of people like you giving us a final push, we're so pleased to report back that we finished the month with 997 people contributing - just three people off our target!
    It may not be too late. A bit old fashioned, but send them a cheque for a couple of grand, and if they don't present it you'll know you really were just a bit too late.

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