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“I don’t know what we’re supposed to call this mode of government,”
The term is Social Conservative which is where Labour and New Zealand First usually sit.
We had a Social Conservative Budget passed and one indeed the Greens should have claimed as a victory even if a minor one (on lifting core benefits and getting Government to just even talk poverty).
Labour had a shocker over the last 24 hours and only got their collective s$%& together a few hours ago by announcing the resumption of the Kickstart for KiwiSaver which National have dropped.
All in all with the Budget?
Yep an English Social Conservative Budget demonstrating the Social Conservative Faction well in control on contrast to the Collins/Slater/DPF faction.
English has always earned my admiration and respect whether I like his policies or not. Given that I have had a few cups of teas and the odd hot breakfast over time with English.
Maybe next year Bill we can get the Auckland Transit Link (CRL) going and split KiwiRail into two. The freight side handled by KR and the tracks passed over to NZTA.
From Auckland Transport
Street and utility upgrades in Wynyard Quarter will require road closures on sections of Halsey and Gaunt Streets from late May 2015 to mid-2016, and Pakenham and Madden Streets from mid-2015 to mid-2017.
These major works are part of the transformation of Wynyard Quarter to create a vibrant and accessible waterfront, as well as to accommodate future growth in the area.
They are being undertaken by Auckland Transport, Auckland Council, Waterfront Auckland and Watercare and involve wastewater and stormwater upgrades and street refurbishments.
Due to the complexity and scale of the works road closures are necessary on Halsey and Gaunt Streets, and staged road closures on Pakenham and Madden Streets.
Motorists are advised to expect delays when travelling through and around Wynyard Quarter and to consider walking, cycling or public transport as an alternative.
For more information please go to https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/wynyard-quarter/#works
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