Gordon Campbell: On The Wellywood Sign (& Education Cuts)
As the Facebook critics of the Wellywood sign have pointed out, it is pretty hard to see the logic of promoting the creativity of the New Zealand film industry via a copy of someone else’s creativity...Same as it ever was. On economic policy in recent years, New Zealand has been just as reliant on acts of homage. Rogernomics = Reaganomics = Thatcherism. Roger Douglas, to that extent, has never really had an original idea in his life. More »[1]

[1] - http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/11/on-the-wellywood-sign-education-cuts/

ALSO:

Cracker: Wallywood [2]

YouTube - Hitler is Angry about the Wellywood Sign [3]

WELLYWOOD Sign Generator [4]

[2] - http://publicaddress.net/default,6514.sm#post6514" target="_blank [2]

[3] - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk-OYfY6vOA&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank [3]

[4] - http://wellywood.skullandbones.co.nz/" target="_blank [4]

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NZ POLITICS

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Boundary Issues: Final Determination Of Auckland Council Lines
The Local Government Commission today released its final decisions on the boundaries and representation arrangements for the new Auckland Council. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00168.htm

ALSO:

Council boundaries are about fair representation [2]

Need for local boards to have real power [3]

Positive outcome from Local Government Commission [4]

Auckland’s 21 Local Boards needs clarification [5]

Focus on local still required [6]

Gerrymandering Auckland [7]

Supercity prominent in Race Relations review [8]

Super city among top 10 race relations issues 2010 [9]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00161.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00165.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00179.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00177.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00174.htm [6]

[7] - http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2010/03/gerrymandering-auckland.html" target="_blank [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/politics/33690.html [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00184.htm [9]

Or Offer Them 10,000 Spoons? Justice Minister Releases Knife Possession Report
Justice Minister Simon Power has today released a report on knife possession laws in order to stimulate public debate on the issue. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00155.htm

Bryan Law: Reports From Waihopai Dome-Deflation Trial - Tuesday
Shortly after the lunch adjournment Adi Leason took the stand and commenced giving his testimony. His Counsel, Michael Knowles, led Adi through a description of his life as a Christian, and his story as a teacher, community worker and political activist. Image, TV3 News. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00118.htm

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Waihopai Ploughshares Trial: Events Calendar [2]

Introducing Bryan Law [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00373.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2010/02/introducing_bryan_law.html" target="_blank [3]

Waihopai spy base accused enter day two of trial
- More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/33582.html

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Waihopai and the Troublesome Priest [2]

Ploughshares Penetrate Waihopai Base Deflate Dome [3]

St Matthew-in-the-City honours ANZAC Ploughshares [4]

Violent Bible Book Should be Banned [5]

"I can tell you categorically that National will not cut spending to education." [6]

Teachers will get more support not less [7]

Ministry of Education reviewing support to sector [8]

Education cuts will hurt schools [9]

PSA concerned about cuts at Ministry of Education [10]

Education cuts will refocus on efficiency [11]

National Standards: A Step Too Far [12]

Job losses likely in education [13]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0805/S00010.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0804/S00443.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0805/S00062.htm [4]

[5] - http://dimpost.wordpress.com/2008/05/10/violent-bible-book-should-be-banned/" target="_blank [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0808/S00055.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00162.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1003/S00042.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00146.htm [9]

[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00148.htm [10]

[11] - http://dimpost.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/education-cuts-will-refocus-on-efficiency/" target="_blank [11]

[12] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1003/S00053.htm [12]

[13] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/33634.html [13]

Auckland: Hide Exaggerating Council's Powers Over CCOs
“Rodney Hide needs to come clean about what powers the Auckland Council will have regarding the hiring and firing of Council-owned company directors ”, says Phil Twyford. On TV One’s Close Up programme, Rodney Hide claimed the Auckland Council “could meet and sack one or all of the people on the CCO’s" ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00131.htm

ALSO:

Rodney Hide on keeping the super city a super secret [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/politics/33588.html [2]

Pacific Scoop: Indian Kiwis Question NZ Justice After Navtej Singh Murder Verdicts
Thakur Ranjit Singh: The verdict of the jury (and the court) in the murder trial of the killers of Navtej Singh, Manurewa liquor store owner who was shot in his store last year in a gang robbery, has sent wrong signals about the fairness and the consistency of the justice system in New Zealand. Pictured in happier times, Navtej Singh (right) and his wife Harjinder Kaur. More »[1]

[1] - http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/indian-kiwis-hurt-by-a-seemingly-warped-new-zealand-justice-system/

All Right For Some: Minister Gets Another Study Grant
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announces she has accepted an Eisenhower Fellowship for the Women’s Leadership Programme 2010... “I believe New Zealand has much to learn from the way the US harnesses the innovations and entrepreneurship of corporate leaders to work with communities and Government to create real gains for the social sector.” More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00105.htm

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BUSINESS SCIENCE & TECH

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Day Against Cyber-Censorship 12/03: Govt Internet Filter Went Live, Nobody Told
The DIA has admitted that the internet filter is now operational and is already being used by ISPs Maxnet and Watchdog. It appears that Maxnet have not told their customers that they are diverting some of their internet traffic to the government system to be filtered. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00159.htm

Scoop Business: OCR Stays At 2.5%, Mid-Year Tightening Still On
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Alan Bollard kept the official cash rate unchanged at 2.5%, as expected, and reierated a mid-year start to rate hikes, saying the subdued pace of recovery will restrain inflation. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/11/ocr-stays-at-2-5-mid-year-tightening-still-on/

ALSO:

Bollard agrees wages won’t keep pace [2]

FULL REPORT: NZ’s Bollard keeps OCR at 2.5% [3]

ETS to push inflation 0.4%, says Bollard [4]

NZ dollar slips as Bollard holds to rates timing [5]

OCR inflation targeting ‘not optimal’ [6]

Economists predict no change to OCR [7]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00163.htm [2]

[3] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/11/full-report-nz%e2%80%99s-bollard-keeps-ocr-at-2-5/ [3]

[4] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/11/ets-to-push-inflation-0-4-says-bollard/ [4]

[5] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/11/nz-dollar-slips-as-bollard-holds-to-rates-timing/ [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00248.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/business/33676.html [7]

Scoop Business: NZ Terms Of Trade Rises More Than Expected
New Zealand’s terms of trade had its biggest jump since 1976 in the fourth quarter, as a decline in import prices outpaced an unexpected drop in exports. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/10/nz-terms-of-trade-rises-more-than-expected/

ALSO:

NZ terms of trade spiked in 4Q [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00255.htm [2]

Copyright: Michael Geist To Keynote PublicACTA
InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is excited to announce that renowned Canadian law professor Michael Geist, a world authority on technology law issues, will be the keynote speaker at the PublicACTA event, being held in Wellington on 10 April 2010. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00147.htm

ALSO:

Kiwisaver Regulation Good, But Take Brash To Task [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00230.htm [2]

Totally Cool And Never Been Done Before: Airport Plans 'Wellywood' Sign
Wellington International Airport has announced plans to erect a Hollywood-style sign on the Miramar peninsula celebrating the location of the heart of New Zealand’s burgeoning film industry, "Wellywood". More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00109.htm

ALSO:

Facebook opposition to Wellywood sign [2]

WellyWood sign generator [3]

[2] - http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=22124 [2]

[3] - http://wellywood.skullandbones.co.nz/" target="_blank [3]

Commerce Commissioners: Curtin’s Role Restricted After Writ
Donal Curtin’s role at the Commerce Commission has been restricted, to prevent any conflict of interest after further private party court proceedings were filed against him. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/09/commission-restricts-curtin%e2%80%99s-role-after-writ/

ALSO:

EUFA welcome legal proceedings [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00137.htm [2]

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COMMENT

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Gordon Campbell: Wellywhat?
It is pretty hard to see the logic of promoting the creativity of the New Zealand film industry via a copy of someone else’s creativity... Same as it ever was. On economic policy in recent years, New Zealand has been just as reliant on acts of ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00129.htm

ALSO:

Wellywood Sign: Good Idea, Dreadful Idea [2]

[2] - http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=22085 [2]

John Minto: Death Sentence For More New Zealand Kids
Act MP David Garrett’s suggestion the government pay bad parents to be sterilized will resonate with a lot of people. Like all of us Garrett says he’s concerned at the numbers of children abused and killed each year in New Zealand and suggests ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00130.htm

The Lying Traveler: The KapuśCińSki Case
Few would complain about the psychedelic, acid-fueled impressions of gonzo specialist Hunter S. Thompson as being accounts of the literal. Yet, despite their frenzied moments and over-heated descriptions, many could have discerned the truth in the ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00120.htm

Martin LeFevre: Killer Whales And Killer Apes
Orcas (“Killer Whales”) are probably the smartest animals on earth other than humans (“Killer Apes”). A caged and exploited member of their species, “Tilly,” allegedly aggravated by a trainer’s ponytail, snuffed out her life at SeaWorld ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00115.htm

Sell! Buy! Rebel! 'Capitalism: A Love Story'
DVD-Day for ''Capitalism: A Love Story'' has finally arrived for all you good folks who just couldn't figure out how to fit in a trip to the movie theater between your three part-time jobs -- or simply weren't able to afford the $10 for the small popcorn ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00113.htm

Michael Collins: First Iceland, Then The World
Who cleans up the mess when ignorant, greedy bankers rack up massive debt then go broke? The people of Iceland made a strong statement Saturday. The sins of big bankers and government regulators shouldn't fall on the citizens. By a 93% to 2% margin... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00096.htm

Interview, by Joan Brunwasser: Jason Leopold on Cheney, Torture, and Obama's Shortsightedness
Today, my guest is Jason Leopold, intrepid investigative journalist, truthout's Deputy Managing Editor andfounder of The Public Record.Welcome back to OpEdNews, Jason. You wrote a piece on February 17, aptly titled " Cheney gloats, the media ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00105.htm

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LIFESTYLE

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Writers & Reader's Preview: Peter Singer
Shortly after we launched the Scoop Review of Books, two years ago, I sent the philosopher Peter Singer an email asking him the following question: “... Would you give up driving a car rather than fill the tank with animal fat? How would you advise moral vegetarians and others to tackle the dilemma?” More »[1]

[1] - http://books.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/10/a-vegetarians-dilemma/

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Review: Don McGlashan [2]

Review: Happy as Larry [3]

Review: Happy as Larry (2) [4]

Writers And Readers Week: Once Upon A Deadline Stories Online [5]

Whales, Time Travel in Writers and Readers Week [6]

The Festival within the Festival [7]

Arts reps from around world search for NZ talent [8]

Richard Dawkins shines before non-smoking audience in marvellous green Melbourne [9]

Arts Festival 2010 [10]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00133.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00131.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00134.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00123.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00109.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00266.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00169.htm [8]

[9] - http://poneke.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/dawkins/" target="_blank [9]

[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00071.htm [10]

Arts Festival Images: Mannequin Larrikins
The busy shoppers and workers of Wellington’s Lambton Quay must have wondered what to make of the scene. But after taking a walk and looking at some of the shop windows in the vicinity, all becomes (sort of) clear. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00119.htm

ALSO:

Arts Festival 2010 [2]

Masked Parade looking for sponsor [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00071.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00122.htm [3]

'Ellerslie' Flower Show: Akaroa Steals Flower Bed Hat Trick From Christchurch
Akaroa won Gold and the National Flower Bed title for its floral tribute to Banks Peninsula’s landmark Akaroa Lighthouse. The seaside village also won Gold in the competition in 2009. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00112.htm

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Northland student named Student Designer of Year [2]

First-time competitor wins Photographic Contest [3]

Show-stopping 15th Ellerslie Flower Show [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00139.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00140.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00116.htm [4]

Scoop Review Of Books: Academia And Activism
One place we might expect to look for analysis of the women’s movement’s successes and failures, and for theoretical help advancing the cause, is the university... But on that score, a recent collection of feminist scholarship from Victoria University Press – Rethinking Women and Politics: New Zealand and Comparative Perspectives – makes for depressing reading. More »[1]

[1] - http://books.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/08/academia-and-activism/

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Pick of the Fringe Winners [2]

A Golden Monday and a Ruby Tuesday [3]

Circus Festival: The Circus is Coming to Town! [4]

Paul Forrest – Artist Residency and Exhibition [5]

Angel: Angel turns suicide bomber! [6]

Ruby Tuesday: “A Little Gem” Set To Sparkle At Bats [7]

Micetro [8]

Scoop Full Coverage: Fringe 2010 [9]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00126.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00110.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00399.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00197.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00148.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00129.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00087.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00071.htm#fringe [9]

Brannavan Gnanalingham: Counting Down To Oscar Time
On 7 March, the biggest show in town will be ithe Academy Awards, in which considerable attention will be paid by the media to Hollywood and its “best films”. At least, that’s how the awards are self... More »[1]

[1] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/03/counting-down-to-oscar-time/

The Hurt Locker: In Praise Of War (Films)
Obviously, war movies are fiction – there is an entire generation whose mental images of the Vietnam War owe more to Francis Ford Coppola and Oliver Stone than to any news bulletins of the day, or any dutiful war memoirs. Same for me... More »[1]

[1] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/03/the-hurt-locker-in-praise-of-war-films/

The Complicatist: Kurt Vile, and the Allure of Cover Versions
In the 1950s, cover versions enabled white people (I’m talking about you, Pat Boone) to cash in on black music without scaring the public. These days though, an artfully chosen cover version can usefully demonstrate the depth of your musical... More »[1]

[1] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/03/the-complicatist-kurt-vile-and-the-allure-of-cover-versions/

Tim Bollinger, Reviews and Commentary: Kiwi Komix – Some Local Favourites
In New Zealand there’s a whole bunch of great comic strip artists who you won’t see in the local papers, either because their work is too eccentric, or too long, or too expensive, or just because New Zealand newspaper and magazine publishers are... More »[1]

[1] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/03/reviews-and-commentary-4%e2%80%a6-by-tim-bollinger/

Classics: Homecoming (1981) By Cynthia Voigt
Curiosity has always been a good friend of creativity. Reportedly, Cynthia Voigt got the idea for Homecoming after looking one day at some kids in a supermarket parking lot, and wondering what would happen if their parents... More »[1]

[1] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/03/classics-homecoming-1981-by-cynthia-voigt/

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Ban Ki Moon: Visit to Israel And Occupied Palestine
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will visit Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip after attending next week’s meeting in Moscow on the Middle East peace process, his spokesperson announced today. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00203.htm

Call for Solidarity: Iraqi Christians Fleeing Religious Violence
The United Nations and local authorities in northern Iraq are providing food, hygiene kits, kerosene and other humanitarian aid to hundreds of Christian families who fled their homes in the city of Mosul following targeted intimidation and violence. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00202.htm

Peace Talks: Burma On Radar As New Delhi Prepares For Talks
The military ruled Burma (Myanmar) emerges as an important actor on the projected peace talks between the Union government of India and the banned militant group, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). An active and influential underground outfit ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00207.htm

United Nations: Empowering Women On International Day
Top United Nations officials are marking International Women’s Day by calling for greater support to women, particularly in developing countries, so that they can be empowered and contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00176.htm

Telecommunications: Boosting 3g Mobile Phone Services Around The World
Users on so-called third-generation (3G) mobile telephones are set to receive a boost in worldwide compatibility, international roaming capability and greater access to high-speed data services from a new United Nations International Telecommunications ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00179.htm

Humanitarianism: Rights In Asia: Freedom Of Religion, Book Banning
The Asian Human Rights Commission wishes to inform you about the release of vol.9 of CAVEAT, a periodical about human rights in Indonesia published by the Indonesian Community Legal Aid Institute (LBH Masyarakat). This month's edition includes a regional ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00189.htm

Peacekeeping: First UN Troops Could Leave DR Congo By June
The first group of United Nations troops could leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by the end of June, as requested by the Government, the world body’s top peacekeeping official said today following a visit to the country. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00163.htm

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