Articles by Felix Marwick
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Opinion
Felix Marwick: Politicians so often too cute with the truth
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 9:49pmThe other day I had a crack at the National Party over putting politics before honesty over the Todd Barclay scandal. I feel...
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Politics
Labour in damage control over volunteer worker reports
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 11:28amUPDATED 1.50pm: Labour has launched into damage control over the Movement for Change initiative set up by former chief of...
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Politics
GCSB cleared in Groser job bid investigation
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 12:01pmThe Government Communications Security Bureau's (GCSB's) role in supporting the government's failed bid to install Tim Groser...
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Politics
Labour pitch policy on healthcare, unemployment at party congress
Saturday, 13 May 2017, 4:56pmThe Labour Party is promising to improve access to healthcare for young people, proposing to extend school-based services...
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Politics
Ombudsman probes SIS denial it spied on Kiwi journalists
Monday, 10 April 2017, 5:40amThe Chief Ombudsman will investigate the Security Intelligence Service and its decision not to disclose whether it has issued...
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National
Bridges defends $5.5m golf open funding
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 5:16amThe Government is standing by a $5.5 million funding package to support two major golf tournaments. $2.7 million is being...
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Politics
SIS blocked man with terror-related convictions from entering NZ
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 1:08pmUPDATED 2.13PM: The SIS, New Zealand's internal security agency, played a part in blocking a man with terrorism-related...
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Politics
Stirrings of new trade deal with Iran
Monday, 27 February 2017, 11:09amThe resumption of trade ties with Iran appears closer following the signing of a new deal with the Iranian government. The...
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Politics
Greg O'Connor changing stance on arming Police
Monday, 13 February 2017, 9:24amGreg O'Connor is prepared to change his stance on arming police - to fit with Labour party policy. The former head of the...
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Politics
'No pressure' to increase refugee quota, says Woodhouse
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 5:01amThe Government says offshore agencies aren't asking us to increase our refugee quota. Increasing the quota has become a renewed...
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Politics
Govt optimistic about EQC insurance deal
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 5:24amThe Government's optimistic a change to earthquake insurance claims will make life easier for policy holders. A deal has...
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Politics
Govt's partners comfortable with leadership change
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 5:28amThe Government's support parties aren't expecting their confidence and supply deals to change along with a change of Prime...
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Opinion
Felix Marwick: Huge Labour win, but a long way to go
Monday, 5 December 2016, 11:18amThere's a fair bit of jubilation in Labour ranks at the moment following its Mount Roskill by-election victory, and fair...
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Politics
Govt unveils major social housing transfer in CHCH
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 9:38amUPDATED 10.36am The Government has opened the door on major new social housing plans in Christchurch. It''s proposing to...
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National
$5 million in rural support after quake
Friday, 18 November 2016, 2:25pmSome much needed support for South Island farmers affected by this week's quakes The Government's announced a $5 million...
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Emergency
Govt confident it has cash for SH1 repairs
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 5:16amThe Government is confident it has cash on hand to make the repairs and upgrades needed to the quake-devastated State Highway...
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Politics
New info contradicts Brownlee over airport security breach
Tuesday, 25 October 2016, 2:00pmNewly released papers reveal Cabinet Minister Gerry Brownlee and his staff knowingly broke aviation security rules at an...
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Politics
Parliamentary committee rules against activist Penny Bright
Thursday, 20 October 2016, 8:10amAuckland based local body activist Penny Bright has lost her latest battle against the Auckland Council. She'd petitioned...
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Politics
Little gets government procurement bill in front of Parliament
Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 6:36amAndrew Little is pushing for Kiwi companies to have a fairer share of the pie when it comes to winning government contracts. His...
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Politics
Government posts $1.8 billion surplus
Thursday, 13 October 2016, 1:39pmUPDATED 5.58PM The Government’s books are well and truly in the black, with the Crown’s end of year accounts more than a...
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Politics
Twyford: Housing market doesn't include new affordable builds
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 5:20amThe Labour Party's citing new housing figures to back its case the country's not building enough affordable homes. Statistics...
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Politics
Greens frustrated at lack of Saudi sheep inquiry information
Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 11:07amOpposition frustration is mounting over any signs of progress on a top level inquiry into the Government's controversial...
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Politics
MFAT report highlights significance of Asia-Pacific
Monday, 26 September 2016, 3:33pmThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is talking up the significance of the country's future relationship with Asia. It...
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Politics
Ombudsman to investigate John Key over blogger contact
Monday, 26 September 2016, 11:29amThe Chief Ombudsman will investigate the Prime Minister over his refusal to release details regarding his, and his office's...
