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StephenFranks.co.nz » Blog Archive » Was our Saudi sheep farm wasted money whatever happened?
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Was our Saudi sheep farm wasted money whatever happened? August 6th, 2015. A startlingly blunt report in the Telegraph. Says that “. If the oil futures market is correct, Saudi Arabia will … be in existential crisis by the end of the decade. 8221; The Saudis took a huge gamble last November when they stopped supporting prices and opted instead to flood the market and drive out rivals, boosting their own output to 10.6 million barrels a day (b/d) into the teeth of the downturn. Energy forum in Houston, ex...
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StephenFranks.co.nz » Commercial
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Raquo; Archive for 'Commercial'. Why farmers pay higher interest on loans. March 14th, 2016). Farm scarce wildlife to take the profit from poachers. January 28th, 2016). Predictions for equity crowd funding. January 26th, 2016). Kiwi confidence and sense of well being – proved. December 21st, 2015). December 9th, 2015). Congratulations Jessy Edwards for Uber story. September 22nd, 2015). What about the customers? September 21st, 2015). NZX gets key measure right in NXT market. September 18th, 2015).
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StephenFranks.co.nz » Blog Archive » Chris Trotter on saccharine sentiment (and much else)
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Chris Trotter on saccharine sentiment (and much else). June 4th, 2010. Im nauseated by the media orthodoxy that demands a sepulchral voice and near-to-tears mien in all public discourse on death. Geoff Robinson on Morning Report has it down perfectly. Ive posted before on Kathryn Ryans aptitude. I keep meaning to ask broadcaster friends whether they see affecting grief as simply a professional skill and requirement, or do they manage to emote themselves into feeling as maudlin as they sound. That outside...
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StephenFranks.co.nz » Blog Archive » Cycle trip – AO2 – Alps (Aorangi) to ocean (Oamaru)
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Cycle trip – AO2 – Alps (Aorangi) to ocean (Oamaru). August 5th, 2015. Raving about the joys of an 8 day cycle tour in Catalonia prompted suggestions that others should get the benefit, on Trip Advisor. That reminded me of this year’s previous bike delight – the 301km Alps 2 Ocean trail. From Mt Cook Village to Oamaru. The guide books suggest 4-6 days – and they are right. Our group of 4 cyclists did it in four days with three overnighters, stopping at Twizel, Omarama and Kurow. Next time I’d:. G) Perhap...
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StephenFranks.co.nz » Humour
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Raquo; Archive for 'Humour'. June 11th, 2015). Iconic wine company becomes endearing. December 4th, 2013). Exposing fallen cuisiniers – Du Fresne’s take on Gladstone’s mission. February 4th, 2013). Fine German Sarcasm on the EU Peace Prize. October 18th, 2012). December 22nd, 2011). XYZ of the year. December 5th, 2011). Is David Cunliffe nasty? November 6th, 2011). Show me the money. October 31st, 2011). Mummy’s handbags and the US debt ceiling. July 28th, 2011). Don’t upgrade to Explorer 9.
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StephenFranks.co.nz » Blog Archive » Sort out the accidents of local democracy before (or with) amalgamation
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Sort out the accidents of local democracy before (or with) amalgamation. June 29th, 2013. So you’d expect our Wellington-based reformers to focus on what might be making our local democracy sick. You’d think they’d want to upgrade the average quality of candidates, to ensure that councils had at least the range of skills and experience expected on an average company board. So what kinds of change should the reformers be pushing for, before centralising more power with the accidents of democratic process?
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StephenFranks.co.nz » Blog Archive » Instead of the Wellington Super City
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Instead of the Wellington Super City. June 9th, 2015. How many commentators on the Local Government Commission decision. Will waste the minutes of scarce public attention to a local government issue? The public decided long ago that an Auckland-style uber-government for our region was not their idea of improving local democracy. So the LGC should start debate on moderating the risks. Aspects of our current election system can result in councils few sensible people would choose to join. Majorities...There...
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StephenFranks.co.nz » Obituary
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Raquo; Archive for 'Obituary'. From the obituary of a true liberal. September 4th, 2015). Takamore v Clarke and death focused cultures. June 16th, 2015). Sir Ath’s funeral. January 23rd, 2015). Zombies, dementia and Maryan Street. September 21st, 2014). David Carson-Parker and Sir Wilson Whineray. October 23rd, 2012). Stephen Franks is a principal of specialist Wellington law firm Franks Ogilvie. Commercial and Public Law) and a former Member of the New Zealand Parliament. Read more.
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StephenFranks.co.nz » Sport
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Raquo; Archive for 'Sport'. January 12th, 2016). Time to let ‘hat hair haters’ cycle to work. December 2nd, 2015). Cycle trip – AO2 – Alps (Aorangi) to ocean (Oamaru). August 5th, 2015). Enjoy your kiwi heritage – rafting the Clarence. February 11th, 2014). Old dog, new tricks with kites. September 11th, 2013). Wellington City Council elections – the dog whistle voters. June 16th, 2013). Jim Mora’s soapbox on diabetes. June 7th, 2013). Cycling – the Timber Trail exceeds expectation. March 19th, 2013).
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Who We Are | Best Little Capital
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What We Stand For. Size Isn’t Everything. Why We Oppose Amalgamation. Keep the ‘Local’ in Local Democracy. How You Can Help. We are a group of loyal Wellingtonians (from across the political spectrum) who oppose the Local Government commission’s (LGC) proposal to combine Wellington region’s various city, district, and regional councils into a single ‘super city’. The LGC has noted that “the case for change in Wellington is. Dr Oliver Hartwich, NZ Initiative. Dr Oliver Hartwich is the Executive Director o...
