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Crucial Networking Tips for Start-Ups

24 August, 2010

How do your networking skills affect your success as a start-up? Here are some tips on networking that every new business owner needs to know, written in a friendly, easy-to-follow style.

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Submitted by: Latesha Randall | Categories: Small Business, Start-ups, Tips/Advice

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The challenges of breastfeeding during pregnancy

18 August, 2010

This article explores the safety of breastfeeding an older child during pregnancy, the common challenges experienced and some possible solutions.

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Submitted by: Michelle Leech | Categories: Families, Wellbeing, Tips/Advice

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An Athletic Depression

26 August, 2010

Depression is a problem in New Zealand and I want to know what our athletes are doing about it.

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Submitted by: Dylan Moran | Categories: Sport, Families, Wellbeing, Viewpoints

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Punch and Plunket

28 August, 2010

A review of "The Nation" and "Q&A" on TV, by Dave Wolland. 1 image

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Television, Ad/Media

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Clean Bowled

27 August, 2010

WTO rules in NZ favour over access for NZ apples into Australia

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Politics, Industry, Horticulture

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All At Sea

22 July, 2010

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Let's get even better at starting businesses in New Zealand

25 August, 2010

Starting a business in New Zealand is easy - the World Bank tells us we are the best around in their Doing Business rankings. But we can do even better, let's put three new things on the companies website: standard documents, official shareholder registers and basic governance tools.

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Submitted by: Lance Wiggs | Categories: Economy, Industry, Small Business, Management, Columns

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Phil Gets Edgy

20 August, 2010

Chris Carter's flight of fancy has probably done more to cement Phil Goff’s leadership than Goff has himself, but it won't be enough for Labour to win an election, writes Dave Wolland.

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Politics

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Whacky Weka Woo!

13 August, 2010

Farming NZ wildlife

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Farming, Northland Auckland

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ETS In The Bag

13 August, 2010

Living with carbon trading: a column and cartoon by Dave Wolland.

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Politics, Columns, Farming

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The silent revolt

10 August, 2010

Unfortunately for us and the government, the lucky country across the Tasman has gotten even luckier in recent months and the pressures to emigrate have gotten even more intense, writes Bernard Hickey. 1 image

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns

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Shroud-waving on the recovery

05 August, 2010

For such a smartly dressed, carefully spoken chap, Shamubeel Eaqub from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research sure knows how to wave a shroud... Pattrick Smellie looks at the NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion.

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Submitted by: Pattrick Smellie | Categories: Business, Economy, Columns

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Tantrums? You've got to change the focus

16 March, 2010

Parenting columnist Rachel Goodchild offers some tried and tested techniques for handling toddlers' temper tantrums.

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Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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Outdoors Column: Duck Season

08 March, 2010

Outdoors columnist Kingsley Field talks about duck shooting season and why tens of thousands of New Zealanders, aged 10 to 90, eagerly anticipate this time of year. Ideal for publication in early May.

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Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Features, Outdoors, Rural Life

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Outdoors Column: Hunting for Hares

08 March, 2010

Outdoor columnist Kingsley Field sets out at the beginning of the hunting season keeping his eye out for hares... and a dinner of hare back steaks.

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Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Features, Outdoors, Rural Life

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Leniency for Heatley, but not for Environment Canterbury

07 April, 2010

"Most of us would know instinctively when spending was for our private benefit, and when it was primarily for the public good. Buying wine to share with the wife – or with friends at a party gathering - doesn’t need a rulebook to decode."

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Submitted by: Gordon Campbell | Categories: Politics, Columns

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Different rules for those at the top

07 April, 2010

The public’s hunch that politicians and their top advisors think that different rules should apply to them has been well and truly vindicated of late. In Britain for instance, Tory election candidate Sir Nicholas Winterton recently told a radio interviewer why he thought that MPs should be paid to travel first class, rather than have to endure economy class, alongside ordinary folk. “They are a different type of people,” Sir Nicholas explained. “There’s lots of children, there’s noise, there’s activity. I like to have peace and quiet when I’m traveling.”

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Submitted by: Gordon Campbell | Categories: Politics, Columns, Wellington Wairarapa

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Grinding on

18 April, 2010

February's retail sales were "dire", according to one bank economist. They certainly punched another big hole in any idea that the New Zealand domestic economy is "bouncing back" from the double whammy of its own 2008 recession, followed by the global financial crisis.

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Submitted by: Pattrick Smellie | Categories: Economy, Columns

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New Horizons: Fonterra and Chinese land purchases

10 May, 2010

What with drought, floods and fluctuating exchanges rates, many dairy farmers in are now having to think about where Fonterra is heading again. The prospect of a rapid increase in farm ownership by foreign businesses has also crept back onto the radar and this issue will be a mixed blessing for those starting up or leaving the industry. 1 image

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Economy, Farming

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Monikers Maketh More Milk

12 May, 2010

Does naming cows help them be more productive? Dave Wolland finds there's a lot to be said for friendly milking shed. 1 image

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Farming, Rural Life, Cartoons

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The Devil came up to My Place

12 May, 2010

An account of a short meeting with Satan. Possibly fictional.

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Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns, Humour

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A looming divide

21 May, 2010

As the population ages and the inherent biases towards property investment keep driving house prices, the young will be forced to stay renting and the old will stay in their big houses.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns, Property

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Cheers for Sam Knowles

27 May, 2010

It's especially rare in this day and age to congratulate a banker for a job well done. But Sam Knowles, who announced his resignation as Kiwibank CEO today, deserves an awful lot of credit for leading the creation of a large and worthy institution that has shaken up the banking industry for the benefit of consumers.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns

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Frost

27 May, 2010

There's a special kind of clarity that comes with a frosty morning, writes Kingsley Field.

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Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Features, Rural Life, Waikato Taranaki

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The Rats Tale (Country Critters No 1)

26 May, 2010

The first of my 'Country Critters' series. Short humorous tales told by the animals themselves and plagiarized by me.

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Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns, Rural Life, Humour

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The Pig Picture (Country Critters no 2)

26 May, 2010

Country Critters installment no 2. Humorous stories submitted by creatures of my acquaintance.

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Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns, Rural Life, Humour

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Mrs Rat Replies (Country Critters no 3)

26 May, 2010

The touching story of two wild bush pigs that find a home with a farmer. Incorporates a moral about the pitfalls of civilization.

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Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns, Rural Life, Humour

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The real problem with inflation

30 May, 2010

There's been a lot of discussion about the inflationary effects of the GST increase since the budget, but everyone is looking in the wrong direction. Everyone is talking about consumers and interest rates, but are ignoring savers who are taking the biggest hit.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns

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Outdoors Column: Rabbiting in the Hakarimata Ranges

30 May, 2010

I was hoping to get myself one or several rabbits for the pot, and to do so I was soft-footing it along the edge of a large paddock of new grass that backed on to a big section of bush running up into the Hakarimata Ranges, west of Ngaruawahia.

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Being Googled

29 May, 2010

Google and Facebook invade people's privacy.

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Tech, Columns

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Still better floating

07 June, 2010

It's quite possible that this time next week when you sit down to read your paper with a cup of coffee and some toast that you'll be asking yourself whether you can still afford the coffee and toast.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns, Property

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Stairways To Heaven

07 June, 2010

Dave Wolland writes about the creation of artificial DNA.

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Tech, Sciences, Columns

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Dead Rats in the Kitchen

09 June, 2010

Story about the successful biological control of current rodent infestation. 1 image

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Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns, Rural Life, Humour

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Are you ready for 9% and 8%?

16 June, 2010

Now that the dust has settled from the Reserve Bank's widely expected decision to put up the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2.75%, it's worth looking at what this will eventually mean for mortgage borrowers and term deposit savers.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns, Property

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The (long overdue) mom's self-esteem makeover

26 April, 2010

It amazes me how many people have low self-esteem. It is the basis of happiness and success yet so many people lack it. Parents especially need to have a wonderful, balanced self esteem – if they don’t, how can they possibly nurture one in their children?

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Submitted by: Allison O'Neill | Categories: Families, Wellbeing, Columns

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How Hotchin could redeem himself (a bit)

23 June, 2010

Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson would have to be among the least popular people in New Zealand right now, yet they seem oblivious to the public opprobrium. There's one thing they could do to help, writes business commentator Bernard Hickey.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: National, Economy, Columns

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The dream is over

28 June, 2010

Can South Canterbury Finance survive without a government guarantee and with a cloud over Allan Hubbard's reputation? I think recent events have decided both are impossible, writes Bernard Hickey.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Business, Economy, Management, Columns

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Why we face a double dip

04 July, 2010

This economic recovery feels like a Claytons Recovery: the economic recovery you're having when you're not having an economic recovery, writes Bernard Hickey.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns

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3D Or Not 3D?

06 July, 2010

The hazards of buying a 3D TV. 1 image

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Gadgets, Columns

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Taking the long view

11 July, 2010

A bevy of banks surprised home owners and regulators alike when they slashed their long term mortgage rates by as much as 0.75%. But is it enough to transform the housing market, writes business commentator Bernard Hickey.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns, Property

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Emissions Impossible

16 July, 2010

Extending the ETS into prisons: "Non smokers could be given carbon credits and smokers forced to pay a carbon tax," writes Dave Wolland.

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Health, Politics, Environment, Columns, Law, Viewpoints

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The week we hit debt saturation point

18 July, 2010

In years to come New Zealanders will look back on the winter of 2010 as the moment when we finally realised the last 10 years of growth was a sham, writes Bernard Hickey.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns

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We still have time to fix it

26 July, 2010

Prime Minister John Key has done his best to shut down any debate about reforming New Zealand's pension system. This is a pity, but the good news is there is still time to solve our problems before public debt overwhelms us in a Greek-like wave, writes Bernard Hickey.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns

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Why we all need to learn Mandarin

26 July, 2010

We have two Chinese New Zealand MPs but we don't have Chinese faces on our television. There is no Mandarin spoken on National Radio or National television. Yet mandarin is set to become our second most spoken language within 15 years, writes Bernard Hickey.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Education, Politics, Economy, Columns

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Why Deflation vs Inflation matters

03 August, 2010

Academic debates about history and economics send most people to sleep very quickly. It's like Mogadon without the drugs. But what if you could be more confident about fixing or floating your mortgage if you knew who would win these debates?

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns

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Outdoors Column: Getting ready for the Roar

08 March, 2010

Outdoors columnist Kinsgley Field finds out what smart hunters stash in their backpacks when they head into the bush come deer hunting season.

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Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Outdoors, Rural Life

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Getting older: the superannuation conundrum

05 August, 2010

For as long as I can remember, there's been national angst over what to do about superannuation. But the best remedy has always been to... make the economy grow faster, writes Pattrick Smellie.

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Submitted by: Pattrick Smellie | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns

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Is the worst over for Telecom?

05 August, 2010

Here's a heretical thought: the great dog of the New Zealand sharemarket, Telecom, may just about be ready to sit up and bark again, writes Pattrick Smellie.

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Submitted by: Pattrick Smellie | Categories: Economy, Industry, Columns

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John Key should be careful what he wishes for

05 August, 2010

John Key's call for a review of foreign ownership rules around land highlight two fundamental weaknesses in our economy: our lack of savings and our weak capital markets, writes Bernard Hickey. 1 image

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns

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Dull inflation history predicts future of mortgages

05 August, 2010

Academic debates about history and economics send most people to sleep very quickly. But what if you could be more confident about fixing or floating your mortgage by knowing who would win these debates? 1 image

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns

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Outdoors Column: Bring back adventure for children

08 March, 2010

Outdoors columnist Kingsley Field remembers what it was like to be a boy on a farm when he was young, and wonders how often boys today get the room to strike out and find their own boundaries.

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Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Families, Columns, Rural Life

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What does our driving say about our national character?

16 August, 2010

Our national driving behaviour is at odds with the 'easy going' Kiwi character we present to the world. At best, it increases congestion. At worst, it reinforces our position as a social and cultural backwater, writes Nick Houldsworth. 1 image

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What about a maximum wage?

24 March, 2010

Is Paul Reynolds really doing one of the most valuable jobs in our society? Do we benefit, in terms of social cohesion, from having some people paid so much and others – such as the people who care for the sick and aged in rest homes – so relatively little?

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Submitted by: Gordon Campbell | Categories: Politics, Management, Columns

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North! Where The Rush Is On

13 August, 2010

Surveying Northland for minerals. A column and cartoon by Dave Wolland.

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It's a love affair - but with limits

24 March, 2010

As much as we love Australians, it might be in our best economic interests to steer clear of Canberra on defence, security and foreign policy issues, writes political columnist Gordon Campbell.

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Submitted by: Gordon Campbell | Categories: Politics, Columns

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The Recipe for Peace in our Time

09 December, 2009

Humorous, politically incorrect look at violence and the quest for 'Peace'

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Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns

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A controlling issue

22 August, 2010

The issue of whether to make KiwiSaver compulsory is now firmly on the agenda after Prime Minister John Key gave the green light for a government-sanctioned Pensions and Saving Working group to look at the issue. But is New Zealand ready and willing, asks Bernard Hickey. 1 image

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns

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(Growth) in the economy really is tanking

17 August, 2010

Paul Holmes seemed to capture the zeitgeist last weekend when he said the economy appeared to be grinding to a halt. Holmes' intuition based on the body language of his olive oil buyers is backed up by at least 10 sets of economic data, writes Bernard Hickey.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Opinion, Economy, Columns

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Getting Ryalled

26 August, 2010

NZ health minister Tony Ryall "Gets Smart". A column by Dave Wolland.

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Politics, Health, Columns

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Pledging Allegiance - What Makes A Fan?

08 July, 2010

What defines a supporter of a national team and should New Zealanders be openly supporting other more successful team in sport based on some remote reason?

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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Opinion, Sport, Viewpoints

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The Healing Sideline

20 November, 2009

An article about when sports and deep emotion meet head on. A thought provoking opinion piece. 1 image

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Submitted by: David Taylor | Categories: Opinion, Rugby/League

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Average Joe on Climate Change

10 December, 2009

As less than a layman, this is my take on what we can... or cannot do when it comes to climate change.

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Submitted by: Pat Brittenden | Categories: Viewpoints

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National Standards: What’s really going on?

24 February, 2010

I was surprised to see my 5 year old daughter come home from school with an NZEI slogan on a sticker on her chest. I didn't have a full understanding of what National Standards are, so have spent the last few days figuring it out for myself

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Submitted by: Pat Brittenden | Categories: Education, Viewpoints

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The speed camera, the fine, and my day in court

13 April, 2010

Account of a day spent in court defending a speed camera fine: 'The presiding judges seemed to be genuinely interested in the people they were hearing. They tried hard to pay attention and understand them. I’d certainly encourage anyone who receives a traffic ticket within the Rodney area to defend it at Warkworth.' 1 image

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A Tale Of Ale

21 April, 2010

Perhaps the time has come to debate whether we want to belong to ‘New Zealand Incorporated’ or become ‘New Zealand Dismembered’ in a colony run by the global economy, writes Dave Wolland. 1 image

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Economy, Viewpoints

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Ignore your instincts

02 May, 2010

The instinctual reaction for home owners when interest rates start rising is to lock in for a long fixed term, but choosing to fix rather than stay floating is no longer the automatically cheaper decision.

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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Viewpoints, Property

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Eat Your Crusts

10 May, 2010

There are health dangers associated with acrylimide in baked, roasted and fried food, but luckily we have a huge range of food to choose from compared to our ancestors, writes Dave Wolland. 1 image

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Food & Wine, Viewpoints, Rural Life

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Money for Jam

10 May, 2010

Contracting out council services - fictional satire. 1 image

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Viewpoints, Local Govt

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Wheel of Fortune

10 May, 2010

Introducing the idea of exchange rate parity as a way to create fair and free trade between nations. 1 image

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Economy, Viewpoints

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The Corporate Way: Telecom’s Story

12 May, 2010

A brief history of NZ telecommunications and a very opinionated review of its privatisation.

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Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Industry, Viewpoints

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Sleep Working

15 May, 2010

Dave Wolland gets to the bottom of an offer that landed in his mailbox to 'make money while you sleep'. 1 image

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Viewpoints, Cartoons

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An Udder Controversy

29 May, 2010

GE research in NZ fails. A viewpoint.

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Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Viewpoints, Farming, Rural Life

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Gaza blockade

07 June, 2010

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans. 1 image

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Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Viewpoints, Cartoons

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Ships in the plight (Gaza blockade)

07 June, 2010

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans. 1 image

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Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Viewpoints, Cartoons

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Israel Folou switches codes

07 June, 2010

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans. 1 image

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Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Rugby/League, Viewpoints, Cartoons

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D-day

07 June, 2010

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans. 1 image

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Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Viewpoints, Cartoons

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Holding on to hope

13 June, 2010

Grant Aldridge reviews the book: 'My Journey with Farrah: A Story of Life, Love and Friendship' – written by Alana Stewart. Published by William Morrow – an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers. Released in paperback 22 June 2010 - one year after Farrah's death from cancer.

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Submitted by: Grant Aldridge | Categories: Viewpoints, Books, Television

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A journey worth taking - Farrah Fawcett's battle for life

13 June, 2010

An in-depth review of the book: 'My Journey with Farrah: A Story of Life, Love and Friendship' – written by Alana Stewart. Published by William Morrow – an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers. Released in paperback 22 June 2010 - a year after Farrah Fawcett's death.

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Submitted by: Grant Aldridge | Categories: Books, Television, Viewpoints

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Having your say doesn't mean getting your way

13 June, 2010

Grant Aldridge explores why 'consultation' is such a dirty word and unsatisfying for so many who get involved.

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Submitted by: Grant Aldridge | Categories: Viewpoints, Politics, Local Govt

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A new "F" word

12 July, 2010

A mother comes to terms with her 10-year-old son's recent diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes.

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Submitted by: Melissa Thorn | Categories: Families, Wellbeing, Viewpoints

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Does rugby need a second referee?

14 July, 2010

A look at the arguments for and against adding a second referee to the rugby field and how it might work.

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Submitted by: Hamish McBrearty | Categories: Sport, Rugby/League, Viewpoints

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How recycled art can help to save the world

03 December, 2009

New thinking is required to address the mounting environmental problems we face. Art made from recycled materials serves as a powerful visual metaphor for these new paradigms - recycled, re-seen. 3 images

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Submitted by: Martin Adlington | Categories: Opinion

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Outdoors Column: In praise of the harrier

08 March, 2010

Outdoors columnist Kingsley Field writes about the harrier we so often see as we drive along highways and country roads but so seldom take the time to find out more about.

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Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Features, Rural Life

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How to give your children real praise

16 March, 2010

Some simple guidelines on how to give children effective praise, from parenting advice columnist Rachel Goodchild.

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Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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Lessons from a lemonade stand

16 March, 2010

For those of you who want to raise a child who will one day be a business owner, or maybe an entrepreneur, it's important that you give them some of the skills they need early, writes parenting advice columnist Rachel Goodchild.

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Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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Not everything is beneficial when it comes to kids

16 March, 2010

In this parenting advice column, Rachel Goodchild writes that sometimes parents have to let their children try and fail, and go without, if they are to learn the skills they'll need as adults.

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Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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There's more to manners than saying please

16 March, 2010

One of the best gifts we can give to our children that will take them almost further than an excellent education or a desire to succeed is great manners, writes parenting advice columnist Rachel Goodchild.

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Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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Developing Your Child's EQ

24 December, 2009

It's not IQ that's important - it's EQ, and it can be taught. How to set your child up for a lifetime of success by teaching them to have high levels of emotional intelligence.

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Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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Conversations in the car

24 December, 2009

Traveling in the car with children can have its difficulties. It's not just the planning, it's the fact you can't escape from awkward questions.

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Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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Style Secrets from Small Children

24 December, 2009

Think children have no idea how to put an outfit together? Think again. Many children have an innate awareness of what suits them as what doesn't - and perhaps we can learn a little something from their style tips.

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Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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Hitting the Target

21 December, 2009

Not all students are born with the ability to write effectively, it is a skill that takes practice. Many people would like to know how to write better, but are unsure how to start, as it feels daunting. This article breaks it down into easy to understand steps for great results.

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Submitted by: Anna Forsyth | Categories: Education, Families, Tips/Advice

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Stretching your Money Muscle

21 December, 2009

With the cost of living skyrocketing, many students find that they need help to juggle their finances and still enjoy their student days. This article offers practical tips for students to help them stretch their dollar further and stay sane.

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Submitted by: Anna Forsyth | Categories: Education, Families, Tips/Advice

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Speak Easy

21 December, 2009

Most people's worst fear in life is public speaking, however it is not always possible to avoid it as a student. Find tips in this article for developing your confidence when you need to take the stand, because let's face it, it can be a very daunting prospect for most.

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Submitted by: Anna Forsyth | Categories: Education, Families, Tips/Advice

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Tough Love

21 December, 2009

Everyone experiences times when the rubber hits the road in a relationship. This article offers insight for students into how to navigate through the rough patches and offers practical tips for moving ahead.

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Submitted by: Anna Forsyth | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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The Power of Word of Mouth Advertising

15 January, 2010

Find out what today's most powerful and cost-effective form of advertising is and how your business can capitalise on it.

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Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice

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Building great customer experiences

14 January, 2010

In today's increasingly competitive market business must make a choice, continue to try and compete in a "world of sameness" or stand out from the crowd. Its a no-brainer really.

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Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice

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Does your business have what it takes?

13 January, 2010

Is your business in a position to capitalise on the development of a unique customer experience as your competitive advantage?

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Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice

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A powerful formula for business success

13 January, 2010

A formula for business growth and profitability in 2010. These are not times for business as usual, business must adopt a real customer focus

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Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice

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It's time for real change

13 January, 2010

Business must understand that in today's market the customer is in charge. Unless a business has a complete customer focus in 2010, businesses will struggle.

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Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice

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Why Online Businesses Should be Blogging

30 November, 2009

My husband and I were having a conversation with some friends about blogging and whether or not it was a viable marketing activity for online businesses. The discussion moved on to what types of businesses would benefit from a blog and what they could blog about. Together, we came up with a large number of potential blog niches and opportunities.

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Submitted by: Kalena Jordan | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice

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15 Innovative Uses for Twitter

30 November, 2009

Twitter is a great communication channel and as such, you find a lot of self-promotion and name dropping. But there is so much more to Twitter. Would the critics feel the same if they could see more innovative ways to use it? Here's a few.

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Submitted by: Kalena Jordan | Categories: Social Media, Tips/Advice

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The Single Most Important Factor….

26 April, 2010

Business needs to know what today's single most important factor for business success is, because in my experience most have no idea. In today's highly competitive market the power within an organisation has moved.

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Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Management, Tips/Advice

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Is spoiling your kids bad parenting?

26 April, 2010

There is a huge difference between being spoilt and being blessed and I believe it comes down to ‘an attitude of gratitude’, writes Allison O'Neill.

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Submitted by: Allison O'Neill | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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25 ways motherhood changed my life

26 April, 2010

Some unexpected, some major cliches....

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Submitted by: Allison O'Neill | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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Don’t waste your energy on ‘mom guilt’

26 April, 2010

I am shocked at how quickly a first-time mum learns what ‘mom guilt’ is. For me it started in hospital when the midwife took my newborn for a few hours to let me get my first bit of sleep in three days, writes Allison O'Neill.

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Submitted by: Allison O'Neill | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice

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What to Pack when Travelling with Young Children

25 June, 2010

Travelling with kids changes what you need to pack in your bags when flying long-haul. Read on for stress-free and organised travels... 1 image

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Submitted by: Patricia Compter | Categories: Families, Europe, Tips/Advice

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Usability is not astrophysics

30 November, 2009

Opinion: are we letting ourselves down as modern consumers by accepting poor usability and design? Why do we defer to "usability experts" when we as consumers understand intimately what usability means?

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Submitted by: Ben Gracewood | Categories: Opinion

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Successful settlement in a new country

18 August, 2010

A brief look at some of the basic steps one can take to smooth the transition experienced when moving to a new country.

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Submitted by: Michelle Leech | Categories: Travel, Families, Tips/Advice

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10 things an author should never blog about

18 August, 2010

International bestselling fantasy author, Jennifer Fallon, offers some sage (and tongue-in-cheek) advice to new authors about the perils of blogging. 1 image

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Submitted by: Jennifer Fallon | Categories: Books, Tips/Advice, Humour

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Looking after yourself when there is just no time

20 August, 2010

With families, careers and households, women are constantly trying to fit everything into insane schedules. There are also a proportion of people that try so hard to be perfect that anything less than the best results in depression and complete avoidance of the issue. 1 image

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Submitted by: Libby Masters | Categories: Wellbeing, Tips/Advice

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Looking back to the Foreshore and Seabed hikoi of 2004, and the act that is now facing repeal

24 November, 2009

With the Foreshore and Seabed Act facing repeal, Nathan Hoturoa Gray remembers his experience of the country's second major land march in 2004, and the way the Labour Government dealt with the unified complaints made by Maori.

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Submitted by: Nathan Gray | Categories: Opinion

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