u/pskygy

Question, would you support a Grand Coalition between Labour and National? Would it even be possible to cherry pick the best policy from either side? Do you agree with Wayne Brown that with MMP the minor parties have too much control?

Interestingly the poll within the article showed roughly 50% of supporter in favour/against at the time I read it. They don't post the numbers through so it could be statically insignificant.

Serious answers please. I keep seeing the term "populism" or "populist" bandied around the sub, often used derisively.

My undertanding, which may be erroneous, is that populism seeks to speak on behalf of "ordinary" people who feel ignored by "political or economic elites". This may be by highlighting corruption, inequality, or inept lawmaking.

So if I say I think this current government favours the interests of the wealthy, landlords, and businesses over everyday New Zealanders that's a populist argument right? Why is that bad thing?

Looks like Winnie is shaping up to be 'kingmaker' yet again. Assuming Labour and the Greens can't form a government on their own, what are peoples thoughts about NZF entering a coalition with Labour and the Greens if it means being able to form a left leaning government? Or, should Labour and the Greens take the 'moral high road' and rule out working with NZF?

1. The settlement was originally called Jonesboro, named after early settler George Jones in 1850 and only adopted “Dunedin” later.
2. “Jonesboro” fits the naming style of many US towns that end in "boro". Jonesboro sounds like a place you’d actually get decent BBQ too
3. Say “Dunedin” anywhere and people think New Zealand.
4. Dunedin, New Zealand was founded by Scottish settlers in 1848, led by groups like the Free Church of Scotland. It was deliberately planned as a “New Edinburgh” with matching suburb and street names.
5. Dunedin, NZ has a cool climate, rugged coastlines, and a strong resemblance (intentionally) to Scotland. Bagpipes hit different in 50°F drizzle than 90°F humidity

Who else is watching Unchosen on Netflix? The show is based on several high demand religions, particularly the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC), formally known as the Exclusive Brethren.

Around 10,000 members live in NZ, the third biggest population of members in the world. It's concerning that abusive behaviours such as locking someone up and not allowing them to see their children could be happening right under everyone's noses.

If I had any say, I'd revoke their charitable tax exemption and cancel their government contracts in a heartbeat!

The police should regularly set up road side breath tests near their meeting halls too