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South Asians seek a bite of the political cake

While the General Election in 2008 saw for the first time a number of candidates of Indian origin evincing interest in politics (eventually ushering in
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Unfriendly policies suffocate commons

Last fortnight, I was delighted to be asked to open a new supermarket in my electorate of Mt Roskill. But I was shocked at what ...
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One voice needed for World Class City

In a fortnight from now, Aucklanders will start receiving ballot papers to vote for the new Auckland City Council. This is one of the biggest ...
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A true People’s Representative

John Banks (Banksie to his friends) will put the ‘local’ back into Local Government. From his time on the old Birkenhead Borough Council, John learned how ...
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Politics inebriates dispassionate debate

I am very disappointed that my attempt to take the politics out of the drink driving debate was totally undermined by the National Government’s determination ...
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Franchise is your right, use it

It is the Local Body election season and is significant for Auckland.  For the first time, Aucklanders will be voting for a Super City. Eight Local ...
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Healthy drinking culture essential

I always appreciate the chance to talk to people about issues facing our communities. Many have raised their concerns about our drinking habits especially the effect ...
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An opportunity to promote community health

The dream of Auckland Super City is coming nearer to reality with the ensuing Local Council election. Election for various District Health Boards (DHBs) will ...
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Myopia jeopardises Tertiary Education

As the Government grapples with the problem of lifting our economic performance, it has largely ignored the role of tertiary education in driving a better ...
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Have your say on alcohol age limit

Should it be 18 or never at teen? ...
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