Posted by Paul
Date Jun 12 2013
The focus on housing affordability is relentless. But as an academic soberly told Campbell Live viewers last night, there is no quick fix or silver bullet to housing availability and affordability, especially as far as Auckland is concerned. Indeed, we were told that many of the politicians will be long gone when we see the good or bad outcomes of the policies they are currently espousing.
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Posted by Paul
Date Jun 07 2013
Late yesterday a Kelston teenager was the victim of a fatal assault. This morning we had the farcical situation where, in respecting the wishes of the family, the Police have declined media requests to name the boy at this early stage. The family wished to advise other family members around the country before the name was released.
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Posted by Paul
Date Jun 06 2013
Yesterday in the USA the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), after a three year investigation, called on Chrysler to recall older model Jeep Grand Cherokees as well as Jeep Liberties, because of a defect which it claims has resulted in deaths.
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Posted by Jane
Date May 30 2013
True experts know what they don’t know and aren’t afraid to admit it. Their views are based on a highly developed fund of specialised knowledge and experience. What they say deserves to be listened to carefully.
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Posted by Paul
Date May 21 2013
Real stories of hardship and despair trumph good news statistics every time. We witnessed this again last night on Campbell Live during a programme devoted to the hapless victims of homes damaged by the Christchurch earthquakes.
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