Open mike 07/09/2023
“While greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise and the climate continues to change, populations worldwide continue to be gravely impacted by extreme weather and climate events. Included in this week's government/NGO section The World Meteorological Organization has released its annual retrospective of our previous year's climate situation,(pdf):...
Source:Stuff
September 07, 2023 10:54 UTC
British museum returns Indigenous artefacts
In This Story: Northern TerritoryThe Northern Territory (aka NT) is a vast federal territory in Australia famed for its Outback desert landscapes. In the arid Red Centre lie the iconic sandstone monolith Uluru (Ayers Rock), the red-rock domes of Kata Tjuta and the sculpted cliffs of Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Alice Springs is the gateway town to the Red Centre desert. The population is concentrated in coastal regions and along the Stuart Highway. 2 Recent Items: Northern Territory
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 07, 2023 07:19 UTC
Labour continues to plunge in polls
Te Pāti Māori is on 2.4 per cent and TOP is on 1.5 per cent. Labour would have 37 seats, the Greens would get 15 and Te Pāti Māori would have 3. The Post-Freshwater Strategy poll had Labour on 26 per cent, well behind National on 36 per cent. The Greens were on 12 per cent, Act was on 11 per cent and Te Pāti Māori was on 3 per cent. While the poll was bad news for Labour, it showed a hung Parliament overall.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 07, 2023 06:00 UTC
The Daily Blog Open Mic – 7th September 2023
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. The Editor doesn’t moderate this blog, 3 volunteers do, they are very lenient to provide you a free speech space but if it’s just deranged abuse or putting words in bloggers mouths to have a pointless argument, we don’t bother publishing.
Source:Stuff
September 07, 2023 04:57 UTC
'Notre histoire': French newspaper set the tone for RWC opener
French national sporting newspaper L’Equipe have set an early tone for the Rugby World Cup opener. The headline “Notre histoire” or “our history” alludes to the intense rivalry between the French rugby team and the All Blacks - particularly at World Cups. Thierry Dusautoir, far left in the photo, captained the French in their 2011 World Cup campaign. The All Blacks, performing Ka Mate, are confronted by the French before the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash. Get full coverage of the Rugby World Cup.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 07, 2023 04:13 UTC
NZME unveils podcast line up for 2023 election
With the 2023 General Election just around the corner, NZME has announced a comprehensive podcast line-up across NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB providing listeners with everything they need to know in the led up to decision day. Starting on Wednesday 6 September, NZ Herald released a daily podcast On the Campaign presented by Georgina Campbell and Hamish Fletcher. Murray Kirkness, NZME Chief Content Officer – Publishing, emphasises the importance of providing audiences with election news on various platforms. In addition, Newstalk ZB is introducing three thought-provoking podcast series, each offering a unique perspective on the evolving political landscape. Our podcast line-up brings together industry experts and diverse viewpoints to provide invaluable insights for our listeners across the country.”NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB’s podcast networks are available via their websites and iHeartRadio.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 07, 2023 02:48 UTC
All Blacks v France - All you need to know
All you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup opener between the All Blacks and France at Stade de France. Warm-ups are finished, this is the Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks and France haven’t played each other since 2021, when France recorded a famous 40-25 victory – their first in Paris against New Zealand in 48 years. TAB oddsAll Blacks: $2 Draw: $18 France: $2How to follow the actionFor live commentary of All Blacks v France, join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio. Get full coverage of the Rugby World Cup.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 07, 2023 02:28 UTC
Just as TDB predicted! National will flog NZ houses to foreign buyers!
National have now admitted they will remove the foreign buyers ban, their true venal values are exposed. After receiving millions in donations from the Real Estate Pimps , National will allow foreign millionaires to speculate in NZs domestic market. Once done, we will never be able to ban foreign speculators again. There are already huge questions over National’s plan with many saying it will never generate the revenue National are claiming. National (who receive millions in donations from Real Estate Pimps) have done exactly what I argued they would do, remove the foreign buyers ban to generate external demand for the housing market which means the Real Estate Pimps win while first time home buyers here in NZ lose out in a market already fundamentally distorted.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 06, 2023 23:25 UTC
Video shows cop punching Dunedin man
Dunedin police deny accusations of brutality after a video emerged of an officer throwing a punch at a man during an arrest. The man was stopped because his car had no warrant of fitness or registration. The man acknowledged spitting at police and being a "smart-arse", but still felt the punch crossed a line. "I’m pretty sure you have to use reasonable force — that seemed like excessive force. Prof Henaghan said police must use a reasonable amount of force while restraining someone and punching was not restraining.
Source:Otago Daily Times
September 06, 2023 20:54 UTC
All Blacks squad naming: Barrett ruled out, Narawa heading home
All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup opener against France, joining injured starters Tyrel Lomax, Brodie Retallick and Shannon Frizell on the sideline. Meanwhile, winger Emoni Narawa has been ruled out of the tournament after injuring his back during training this week in Lyon. Scans revealed a disc issue which has ruled him out for the rest of the tournament. “The France team needs to adapt and we have faith in our pair of centers, Yoram and Gaël. It’s the best France team at the present moment.”Galthié favoured a more attacking option with five forwards and three backs among the replacements, instead of his usual 6-2 split.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 06, 2023 20:08 UTC
Pupils publish anthology
Each term, principal David McKenzie sets a challenge which children can choose to complete at home. Mr McKenzie said it was the third time the pupils had written poems for a book. Edendale School pupils Hewitt McKenzie (left) and Thomas Clark, both 5, listen as principal David McKenzie reads them a poem from an anthology of pupils’ work that has recently been published. It also gave the pupils experience of the process involved in writing and publishing. "This is reading, it's writing and it's art work all in one with a lot of fun for our school."
Source:Otago Daily Times
September 06, 2023 05:15 UTC
Open mike 06/09/2023
Good afternoon and thank you for the chance to speak with you today. This province is famous for its energy resources, but long before that and yet now, for being an agricultural powerhouse, and the province of newer industries. During the Covid years we were reminded of just how important
Source:Otago Daily Times
September 06, 2023 02:55 UTC
Labour’s 2023 Election Transport Policy
A few weeks ago, the government released the a draft of their next Government Policy Statement (GPS) on land transport for consultation, though it also effectively doubles as Labour’s transport policy for the election. The Ministry of Transport explain the purpose of the GPS as:The GPS is the Government’s strategy for investing in the land transport system. It outlines what the Government wants to achieve in land transport, and how it expects funding from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF) to be allocated between types of activities (for example, roading, public transport and road safety) across the land transport system. Technically, the decision on what transport projects get funded sits Waka Kotahi, which is why it has a level of independence from the government. Yet they seem to think that because they build a few public transport projects, that’s all they need to do to tick the climate change box.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 06, 2023 02:50 UTC
New Stuff Travel magazine takes flight
Stuff has launched a new weekly magazine that will inspire and delight wanderlusts up and down the country, providing a new premium environment for travel and tourism businesses to reach Kiwi travellers at scale. The magazine, distributed nationwide every week within the Sunday Star-Times, is filled with fresh new content and design to maximise inspiration and help Kiwis create lifelong travel memories. Stuff Travel reaches almost twice as many people as its nearest competitor, with 2.5 times the page views and 32 percent higher engagement. *Stuff Head of Travel David Blackwell says: “Stuff Travel is where Kiwis go for the best travel insights and inspiration. “Sunday is the perfect day of the week to settle back and start planning your next experience of a lifetime with a copy of Stuff Travel.”
Source:Stuff
September 05, 2023 21:40 UTC
New Zealand knitting group told they're 'not welcome' at local bar
A New Zealand knitting group was left bemused and befuddled when a local bar cancelled their booking because knitting "wasn't their vibe" – though the bar is adamant it's really (k)nuts about knitters. Katie Andrews, owner of knitting group Knit Nook, was forced to cancel a booking at a local bar. In a Facebook post, the bar said they thought knitting was cool and that it's a great talent to have. Andrews – who has owned her small knitting store for almost a year – has just recently started the social group. After a successful first meet-up at local bar Rosie O'Grady's, the group decided to rotate the locations of the bi-monthly social night.
Source:Stuff
September 05, 2023 15:17 UTC