As expected in November, growth in the economies of our trading partners has continued to be sluggish. |
For us having a single standard of citizenship for all New Zealanders irrespective of race remains a very important objective indeed. |
I think Helen Clark faces a very difficult task forming the next government. I'm ready for the next campaign whenever it is. |
If you remember, that's when I suggested the unemployed could line up outside post offices each day for work. |
It seems more likely now that the current slowdown in the world economy will worsen. In these circumstances, New Zealand's short-term economic outlook would be adversely affected, although any downturn might well be relatively short-lived. |
John Key has made it very clear to me and others that he is not challenging for the leadership currently and doesn't envisage doing so... end of story. |
She is talking some of the talk, but walking none of the walk. |
That's still too far away. |
The special votes did not improve National's chances of forming the next government, indeed they made those prospects slightly worse by having one seat fewer in parliament than was true on the election night. |
They have urged us to keep talking. They have not offered any financial support and nor will any be sought. |
We can't yet claim a victory but I'm certainly not conceding defeat. |
We'll let the people decide on Saturday. |