SuperGold Card: Nothing To See Here
Statements from opposition politicians claiming that the government plans to cut SuperGold Card public transport services is silly political scaremongering, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00174.htm

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. 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]

Waihopai Three Trial Focuses Peace Activists
The scene in the packed public gallery of Wellington District Court resembled an anti-war rally yesterday, with friends and supporters of three Christian peace activists facing charges for deflating a radar dome at the Waihopai monitoring station in 2008 ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00138.htm

ALSO:

Waihopai Trial - Day Four [2]

Waihopai Trial: Day Three [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00140.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00128.htm [3]

Waihopai Trial: Day Two
Bryan Law - More »[1]

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

ALSO:

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

ALSO:

Waihopai and the Troublesome Priest [2]

Ploughshares Penetrate Waihopai Base Deflate Dome [3]

Violent Bible Book Should be Banned [4]

Council boundaries are about fair representation [5]

Need for local boards to have real power [6]

Positive outcome from Local Government Commission [7]

Auckland’s 21 Local Boards needs clarification [8]

Focus on local still required [9]

Rodney to fight Rodney [10]

Gerrymandering Auckland [11]

It’s all Len Brown’s fault [12]

Supercity prominent in Race Relations review [13]

Super city among top 10 race relations issues 2010 [14]

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

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

[4] - http://dimpost.wordpress.com/2008/05/10/violent-bible-book-should-be-banned/" target="_blank [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00161.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00165.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00179.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00177.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00174.htm [9]

[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00187.htm [10]

[11] - http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2010/03/gerrymandering-auckland.html" target="_blank [11]

[12] - http://dimpost.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/its-all-len-browns-fault/" target="_blank [12]

[13] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/politics/33690.html [13]

[14] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00184.htm [14]

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

Education: Cuts
The Ministry of Education will look at reshaping its role, size and focus in the next stage of its ongoing change programme says Education Minister Anne Tolley. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00128.htm

ALSO:

"I can tell you categorically that National will not cut spending to education." [2]

Teachers will get more support not less [3]

Ministry of Education reviewing support to sector [4]

Education cuts will hurt schools [5]

PSA concerned about cuts at Ministry of Education [6]

Education cuts will refocus on efficiency [7]

National Standards: A Step Too Far [8]

Job losses likely in education [9]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0808/S00055.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00162.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1003/S00042.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00146.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00148.htm [6]

[7] - http://dimpost.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/education-cuts-will-refocus-on-efficiency/" target="_blank [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1003/S00053.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/33634.html [9]

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BUSINESS SCIENCE & TECH

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Infrastructure Ventures: Celebrities Seek Cable
Pacific Fibre, an early stage international fibre venture founded by a group including New Zealand businessmen Stephen Tindall, Sam Morgan and Rod Drury, announced its plans today, aiming to break the digital divide between New Zealand, Australia and the rest of the world. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00296.htm

ALSO:

Experts on plans for Pacific Fibre undersea cable [2]

Kordia welcomes Pacific Fibre initiative [3]

NATCOM welcomes Pacific Fibre announcement [4]

Federated Farmers welcomes cable proposal [5]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1003/S00041.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00297.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00307.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00302.htm [5]

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]

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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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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/

ALSO:

The Arrival [2]

11 and 12 [3]

He Reo Aroha [4]

Review: Don McGlashan [5]

Review: Happy as Larry [6]

Review: Happy as Larry (2) [7]

Writers And Readers Week: Once Upon A Deadline Stories Online [8]

Whales, Time Travel in Writers and Readers Week [9]

The Festival within the Festival [10]

Arts reps from around world search for NZ talent [11]

Richard Dawkins shines before non-smoking audience in marvellous green Melbourne [12]

Arts Festival 2010 [13]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00144.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00132.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00143.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00133.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00131.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00134.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00123.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00109.htm [9]

[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00266.htm [10]

[11] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00169.htm [11]

[12] - http://poneke.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/dawkins/" target="_blank [12]

[13] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00071.htm [13]

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

ALSO:

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/

ALSO:

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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WORLD

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USA World Police: US Efforts To Counter Violent Extremism
In the past eight years, the United States has made great strides in what might be called tactical counterterrorism – taking individual terrorists off the street, and disrupting cells and operations. But an effective counterterrorism strategy must ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00230.htm

Climategate: Independent Review Of UN-Backed Climate Body
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the head of the United Nations-backed panel tasked with preparing regular scientific reports on the impact of climate change today announced that the body, which is facing growing attacks from global warming sceptics, will ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00221.htm

Invasion of Territory: Israeli Plans To Expand Settlements
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who has repeatedly called for Israel’s settlement construction to come to a halt, has condemned its announcement that it is building 1,600 new housing units in East Jerusalem. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00215.htm

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

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