Winston has already crapped all over the Greens and made it clear he is in coalition with Labour only. I can't see the Greens having much influence. Mind you a week ago I didn't see Winston jumping with Labour.
I agree with other posters....business as usual for NTL.
thats not how they see it
I think their political power has increased but will it will focus on NTL. I'm not so sure.
Winston has just wiped his feet on the Greens as he walked into government. Then to get rid of the chewing gum stuck to his boot he went back and wiped again by announcing the coalition before the Greens had even had their meeting. He has made a very strong statement as to where the pecking order is. There is no way he would allow them to touch an existing business and I don't think Labour would have any appetite for it either.
NZ First has policy to 'support the extractive industries' inside their environmental platform, with the usual platitudes alongside. I don't foresee any difficulty for ntl on this front. If it had been a greens/labour full coalition the story may have been substantially different.
GREENS' POLICY GAINS LISTED IN THE LETTER TO PARTY MEMBERS:
Significant climate action with a shift to a net-zero carbon emissions economy by 2050 (specific focuses will be on transport, energy and primary industries).
The establishment of an independent climate commission.
Support for a shift in farming to more sustainable land use.
Overhaul of the welfare system, removing "excessive sanctions" and a review of Working for Families.
Increase to conservation budget.
New water quality measures.
Free counselling for under-25s and access to mental health services and support for everyone.
Special needs education access.
Progress to end gender pay gap in public service.
A reduction in number of students living in hardship.
Increase in funding for drug and alcohol addictions services and a referendum on the personal use of cannabis by the 2020 election.
Originally Posted by HumptyDumpty
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