Open mike 06/08/2023
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Open mike 05/08/2023
Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …
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Minister for Veterans admits problems in agency - 'We've got to be far better than this'
Veterans' Minister Peeni Henare says support for veterans is not good enough.
Source: nzherald.co.nz
Political Diaries: 4000 secret interviews recorded with politicians since 1980s - but you still can't listen to any of them
Since the 1980s, prime ministers and MPs have recorded a diary - why they're still secret.
Source: nzherald.co.nz
SAS trooper talks about fighting in Afghanistan - and the post-war help he can't find
Gregg Johnson suffers memory loss - is it an injury from the War on Terror?
Source: nzherald.co.nz
Lack of military action factor in NZ Defence Force staffing battle, attrition rate before Ukraine mission
Ukraine training deployment good for morale but serious staffing issues remain, vet says.
Source: nzherald.co.nz
Kerre Woodham: There is absolutely no point in having a Defence Force if there is no investment in it
A huge boost for our defence forces, with pay rates being boosted by $4000 to 15,000 over 4 years and a three $128 million upgrade of New Zealand Defence F
Source: newstalkzb.co.nz
NZ sticks with troubled NH90 helicopters as Australia and Norway opt for alternatives
New Zealand faces higher hurdles using its military helicopters alongside its defence partners now that Australia is switching choppers.
Source: rnz.co.nz
Voting age change not favoured by Carterton District Council
The council's chief executive said youth's were the least likely to vote so lowering the age would not improve democracy in local government.
Source: rnz.co.nz