Hard News by Russell Brown

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  • Ian Dalziel, in reply to Russell Brown,

    ...being hit with such a large fine

    Surely Key/National should be fined as well as they were party to it (as it were...)

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2006 • 7953 posts Report

  • Sacha, in reply to merc,

    diminishing every day as pay Sky gets the guaranteed lion’s share

    deliberate government policy.

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • Craig Ranapia, in reply to Russell Brown,

    On the other hand, by raising a complaint about the child poverty documentary the way he did, McIlrea put himself under scrutiny as a political appointee, so my sympathy for him is very limited indeed.

    I'd agree with you there, but McIllrea has a damn sight more pertinent professional experience than a good number of political appointments.

    Let’s see what the police have to say, shall we?

    I'm not excessively confident that the Police will take this any more seriously than previous referrals from the Electoral Commission, but I think even the most fervent conpiracy theorist would grant that's been an issue for a very long time - and National has hardly been the only beneficiary.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report

  • Kumara Republic, in reply to Craig Ranapia,

    In fact, SPADA has openly called for NZ On Air appointments to be bi-partisan.

    Re: SKY TV, how do you lodge complaints with the Commerce Commission if you're not in charge of a company?

    The southernmost capital … • Since Nov 2006 • 5446 posts Report

  • Craig Ranapia, in reply to Kumara Republic,

    In fact, SPADA has openly called for NZ On Air appointments to be bi-partisan.

    I'd like someone to ask Penelope Borland exactly what she means by that. To be utterly cynical, political hacks acceptable to both National and Labour would have even more reason to pass on a funding pitch for anything even vaguely politically contentious. But, hey, Binge Drinking Masterchefs Border Patrol Highways shouldn't upset anyone, right?

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report

  • nzlemming, in reply to merc,

    Waikanae • Since Nov 2006 • 2937 posts Report

  • merc, in reply to nzlemming,

    Thanks, a good read, what is amazing is that we all must be so careful with our words, and Key doesn't.

    Since Dec 2006 • 2471 posts Report

  • nzlemming, in reply to merc,

    That's because we think, my dear merc...

    Waikanae • Since Nov 2006 • 2937 posts Report

  • DexterX, in reply to merc,

    we all must be so careful with our words, and Key doesn't.

    A recent example of ths was possibly Tuesday with Key saying in relation to the s9 issue - that "water" and "air" were free and that no one owns them. That this folly was accepted and hte soundbite run on the networks without being challenged is beyond amazing.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 1224 posts Report

  • merc,

    A Tory will always be a Tory (spellcheck says capitalise!) I guess.

    Since Dec 2006 • 2471 posts Report

  • Ian Dalziel,

    Key skills sought...
    I see Radio Live is looking for a Parliamentary Reporter, surely John Key could also fill this role, what with his proven broadcast experience with them...

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2006 • 7953 posts Report

  • merc, in reply to Ian Dalziel,

    What need Key, Radio Live do what his minions tell them to anyway ;-)

    Since Dec 2006 • 2471 posts Report

  • Kumara Republic,

    The southernmost capital … • Since Nov 2006 • 5446 posts Report

  • Steve Barnes, in reply to merc,

    A Tory will always be a Tory (spellcheck says capitalise!) I guess.

    Bloody Capitalists.
    /coat

    Peria • Since Dec 2006 • 5521 posts Report

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