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Newsy, informed, to-the-point, comprehensive, challenging, analytical, quirky and fun… election coverage from Whitireia Polytechnic journalism students
It’s not the economy, stupid –
it’s education
Don’t let the pundits bias your view
of the election. NewsWire’s Laura Frykberg and Jenny Meyer
ask Kiwi workers for their “big issues”.
http://www.newswire.co.nz/2008/11/elections-authentic-voices-its-not-the-economy-stupid/
Blink
and it’s gone
Kiwi Rail has slumped $255 million in
value in just three months. But the Greens say it will pay
for itself eventually, reports Jessica Dixon.
http://www.newswire.co.nz/2008/11/greens-loyal-on-rail-buyback-despite-value-drop/
Killing
the politicians softly – with their cartoons
The law
lets political cartoonists get away with satirical murder.
Reesh Lyon explains how.
http://www.newswire.co.nz/2008/11/cartoondefamation/
Anatomy
of an election
It costs $25-million-plus. Voting
procedures unpicked by Melissa Kinealy.
http://www.newswire.co.nz/2008/11/election-08-anatomy-of-a-25-million-enterprise/
Labour
man confident he’ll hold Rimutaka
Will New Zealand
First’s Ron Mark secure his party a foothold? Not if
Labour’s Chris Hipkins has anything to do with it. By
Sinead Ogilvie.
http://www.newswire.co.nz/2008/11/rimutaka/
Thousands
make their election mark early
Voters are on the march
already as special booths get a good response. By William
Liando.
http://www.newswire.co.nz/2008/11/thousands-make-their-mark-early-done-wl/
Billboard
Watch
Check the latest shenanigans by sloganeers and
their vandal enemies in the war of the billboards in
Wellington, the Hutt and Kapiti http://www.newswire.co.nz/2008/11/billboard/
PLUS: Greens push for expat vote; Peter Dunne denies bribes-for-policy charge; How Maori have gained real electoral power; MMP confuses the public; Wellington’s town belt an election issue.
ENTERTAINMENT: Fireworks
still set to go bang
The capital’s show must go on –
and it looks as though the wind will co-operate.
Pyrotechnics in Wellington Harbour are expected to attract
100,000 spectators, reports Alexandra Johnson.
http://www.newswire.co.nz/2008/11/fireworks-still-set-to-go-bang/
ENDS
Gordon Campbell: On The Language Of Healthcare, And Mink DeVille
NZCTU: Government Must Support Workers Following Smithfield Closure
The Finance and Expenditure Committee: Select Committee Hearings On Banking Inquiry To Start Next Week
Department of Conservation: Kiwi Sightings Increase On Heaphy Track
Wellington City Council: Wellington Mayor's Statement On The Long-term Plan Amendment
New Zealand Defence Force: NZDF's Latest Update On HMNZS Manawanui
NZCTU: Falling Inflation Reflects A Falling Economy
