A few years ago Auckland City was, to me and many others, a completely unliveable place. However over the last few years a critical mass of development, helped by a critical mass of people living downtown, has transformed the place. It’s now a fantastic place to live, and so I do so. I walk everywhere, …
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Negative political tactics make you look dull
I admire democracy – after all the alternatives are much worse. I also believe that a robust ‘loyal’ opposition is a necessary part of a healthy democracy. But it all falls apart when an opposition chooses vindictiveness and obstruction over constructive opposition and collaboration. Two recent examples: The US Republican party apparently plans to add …
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Lance Wiggs 