Articles by Gia Garrick
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Politics
Shane Jones slammed for public sector comments
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 3:08pmNZ First minister Shane Jones is facing backlash over his comments about the public sector. The Regional Development Minister...
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National
Government to upgrade cyber security as attacks increase
Friday, 13 April 2018, 5:42amCommunications Minister Clare Curran wants to expand New Zealand's international cyber-security efforts and is considering...
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Politics
Taxpayers Union says Coleman's resignation shows lack of honour
Friday, 30 March 2018, 8:43amA lobby group believes taxpayers should be shocked that an electorate MP can simply quit when they get a better job offer,...
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Politics
Clash in parliament over Russian spy case
Friday, 30 March 2018, 6:36amNational is still calling out the Government for "dancing around the issue" of Russia's involvement in the Salisbury nerve...
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Opinion
The Soap Box: Question time should be for the Government to defend its position
Monday, 19 March 2018, 6:24amWhy not make Question Time an all-Opposition affront on the Government? Surely that’s the best way to make Parliament’s daily...
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Opinion
The Soap Box: Brownlee enjoying freedom from diplomatic responsibilities
Friday, 9 March 2018, 7:29amIt’s very warm in Rarotonga at this time of year, and it didn’t surprise anyone when two MPs chose a cooler route (to swim)...
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Opinion
The Soap Box: Ardern 'must smell the emissions on deniers’ breath'
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 8:05amThe people of the Pacific talk about climate change like New Zealanders talk about nuclear warfare. It’s the most frightening...
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Politics
Little looking to move forward with Ngapuhi settlement
Saturday, 3 February 2018, 6:39amThe Treaty Negotiations Minister is confident Ngapuhi wants to continue to work towards a settlement. Late last year Andrew...
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Politics
Government has one more week to fulfil 100 days promises
Monday, 29 January 2018, 6:10amIt's the Labour-led Government's final week to fulfil its first 100 days promises, with the self-imposed period coming to...
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Politics
James Shaw to Green supporters: Be prepared to compromise
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 3:57pmA grim picture has been painted at the Green Party's 'state of the planet' speech, both for the environment and the party...
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Opinion
The Soap Box: Every chance Pike River situation will remain same for years
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 6:22amThere’s every chance that in March 2019 the situation at Pike River will look quite similar to now. Andrew Little, the Minister...
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Opinion
The Soap Box: NZ's in for a firey three years of Parliament
Friday, 10 November 2017, 5:49amIf Parliament's begun like it means to continue, we're in for a firey three years. The first Question Time of the 52nd Parliament...
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Opinion
The Soap Box: Ardern has to prove herself before excitement wears off
Friday, 27 October 2017, 5:25amThere’s a buzzing and it’s not coming from the spring-time bees. Jacinda Ardern, crowned Queen by Winston Peters, has now...
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National
Farmer wants free irrigation to stay
Tuesday, 19 September 2017, 5:44amA Morrinsville farmer says his livelihood depends on irrigating, and he doesn't want to be taxed for it. Bradley Pickett...
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Vote2017
Greens pledge to ditch ETS as part of climate plan
Sunday, 10 September 2017, 3:49pmThe Green Party plans to replace the Emissions Trading Scheme with a Kiwi Climate Fund to drastically reduce emissions. The...
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Politics
Labour-Greens' misunderstanding over Maori seats
Monday, 31 July 2017, 9:26amA song and dance to kick off Labour's campaign for Maori seats, but it seems there's been a misunderstanding with partner-Party...
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Politics
New poll reveals voters' biggest concerns
Saturday, 29 July 2017, 6:24amHow parties will handle the economy is to be the big vote-grabber this election, according to a new poll. A Herald-ZB-Kanter...
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Politics
Peters: Suspension of Fuji Xerox Govt contracts long time coming
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 5:40amWinston Peters is saying "I told you so" over the voluntary suspension by Fuji Xerox on any new Government contracts. The...
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Opinion
Gia Garrick: Thank God Harrison whistle blowers are getting compensated
Friday, 21 July 2017, 5:58amThank God four people who did the right thing are going to see compensation from the Ministry of Transport. The State Services...
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Politics
Maori Party sets out scheme to send immigrants to regions
Thursday, 20 July 2017, 5:54amAn internship visa that would require migrants with special skills to train young people in the regions is to be announced...
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Opinion
Gia Garrick: I don't believe every young person needs a handout
Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 5:54amI don't know that as a young person leaving home at 18, having an extra $200 in my pocket a week would have actually changed...
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Opinion
Gia Garrick: Is Metiria Turei's fib acceptable?
Monday, 17 July 2017, 5:46amIt’s an oxymoron, you’d think, given the values your mother taught you growing up. Whether there is such thing as an ‘acceptable...
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Politics
Greens' proposed welfare system changes would take NZ backwards - Joyce
Monday, 17 July 2017, 5:35amThe National Party is hitting back at the Green Party's ambitious proposed changes to the welfare system, arguing they would...
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Politics
Greens pledge higher benefit payments, Credit for low income earners
Sunday, 16 July 2017, 7:18amUPDATED 3.59PM: Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei has admitted to lying about how many people she lived with, so her benefit...
