Robin Martin Taranaki, Whanganui, December 28, 2019 Ask someone what is the most common surname in New Zealand and invariably the answer would be Smith. But the list of top 10 surnames for babies born in 2019 reveals that Smith has been eclipsed, perhaps from an unexpected quarter. Singh overtakes Smith According to the Department of Internal Affairs, the most…
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Sourced Content Auckland, December 27, 2019 Democracy in New Zealand is suffering from a Parliament which under-performs in its scrutiny of human rights. A new report says that human rights oversight by Select Committees examining potential legislation is weak and ad hoc. Human rights obligations and protections lack parliamentary leadership. Parliamentary Scrutiny of Human Rights in New Zealand: Glass Half Full? is…
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Victoria Reyes California, USA, December 27, 2019 The Trump administration announced on August 28, 2019 that it would revoke the longstanding policy of granting citizenship to some children of parents stationed abroad who are US citizens and government employees or members of the US armed forces. Public uproar ensued, including the use of the hashtag #Trumphatesmilitaryfamilies. Historic perspective The policy requires a more complicated…
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A more damaging web series to follow Venkat Raman Auckland, December 27, 2019 A former Member of the Aam Aadmi Party (Common Man’s Party) has released a song that vents the frustration of a number of supporters and members against the Party’s leadership and its penchant for power rather than the welfare of the people. Chicago (USA) based Neonatologist Dr…
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