Posts by Paul Williams
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Hard News: Climate, money and risk, in reply to Kumara Republic,
And unfortunately it hasn’t swayed Tony Abbott one bit, and probably never will.
Possibly not, no. But he is a buffoon (it'd be interesting to see what he'd do if the Pope stated a clear view given his strong Catholic beliefs).
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Hard News: Climate, money and risk, in reply to Kumara Republic,
Has Rodney Hide ever visited Australia lately? Temps reaching close to 50 celsius in parts, 3-minute showers and all that.
Belatedly.
Quite.
2013 was the hottest year on record in Australia and all but one of the last ten years was 0.50 degrees C above average. More here.
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Great news Russell, I hope it'll be available online so that us offshore kiwis can still tune in.
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Legal Beagle: John Banks: what next?, in reply to Graeme Edgeler,
A 10-day trial in May. Was not expecting that length.
Does that suggest a lot of witnesses?
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Hard News: Mandela, in reply to Sacha,
RNZ notes that development. Smart leadership from one person, at least.
This is as it should be. It is critical to the validity our nation’s tribute to Mandela that Tangata Whenua are represented there quite apart from ‘left’ and ‘right’. Well done David for recognising this.
but if you wouldn’t have had something nasty to say about the Prime Minister “snubbing” the Leader of the Opposition
I might've yeah, fair point. Regardless, I'm happy that both people - Key and Sharples - represent us.
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See this is where my long-term absence from Aotearoa is a distinct disadvantage 'cause I'd've said misogyny
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Hard News: Mandela, in reply to Alec Morgan,
Points very well made Alec.
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Some of my strongest childhood memories are of awful arguments between the pro and anti tour sides of my family.
Mine too. Thanks Matthew. I'm glad this thread's here. I also have a profound sense of loss today.
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Hard News: The judge is not helping, in reply to Matthew Poole,
In the absence of any other judicial decisions on the subject, it will be the definitive case law on the matter.
Will it be quite so definitive? Have we seen the construction of the appeal? I'd hope that the High Court would avoid making a broad judgment given the facts as I understand them.
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Legal Beagle: John Banks: what next?, in reply to Graeme Edgeler,
If we get this sort of prompt investigation of all electoral law allegations, we can be rather pleased.
Fair enough, I hadn't followed it closely enough, however doesn't the outcome of the private prosecution indicate the determination of the Police investigation was incorrect even if they examined the matter fully.