Comments on: Gordon Campbell: Media collusion with National’s attack lines the real disgrace

By: C Spencer-Inught

C Spencer-Inught — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 03:19:40 +0000

Thank you Arden and Bloomfield. Never mind the politics, no one could have done better.

By: Herbert

Herbert — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 20:37:02 +0000

Agree whole heartedly and I have always and will continue to support Labour however, while this Government or rather Jacinda has truly proven herself as a great leader and comforter in times of crisis it is otherwise a very mediocre Government.

On every other respects, aside from the masterstroke of introducing school lunches, this Government has failed on nearly every election promise from transport to housing to capital gains tax to reducing child poverty to reducing the gap between rich and poor.

Politics aside, its the heart of our current Prime Minister that shines through, over and above many other politicians.

By: Robyn Downey

Robyn Downey — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:10:05 +0000

Well said Gordon. You have brought a lot of things back to people’s memories of National’s inaction to what was becoming a crisis in many social areas, before Jacinda and Labour rode in on a white horse.
People so easily forget.
Well done PM Ardern and her Government for keeping NZ safe as possible, especially when this pandemic can only be controlled and not eradicated. When are people going to get this fact!
Thanks for your clarity. Kia kaha.

By: Anthony van der Lem

Anthony van der Lem — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:04:50 +0000

Bit of media balance makes a pleasant change, from normal drivel

By: Bob Clyne

Bob Clyne — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 02:49:16 +0000

Excellent article Gordon. The media seem to spend all their time pointing out the problems that occur while never publishing the stupid things done by those who seem to think they are far more able to manage than those in power. There was very little said about Simon Bridges driving back and forth between Wellington and his home in Tauranga because of poor quality broadband at home ( fibre at that) then saying he can’t be made to stay home. Always the same the media are very pro National no matter what they do. Look at the problems caused in Christchurch with their, no one will be disadvantaged saying then doing very little with most of Eastern side of the city.

By: Kathy Bessant

Kathy Bessant — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:03:42 +0000

We are being given stories by the media much like the childrens story THE EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES. Wake up you tory idiots many of you would have died under a National Govt because you are the old and wealthy. Looking after your investments would cost the lives of many NZ people DO YOU CARE probably NO. Thank goodness we had Jacinda and a Labour Govt to look after us. Vote her back in to fix the poverty caused by John Key and his greedy mates

By: Paul Watson

Paul Watson — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 22:56:06 +0000

Agree totally. So often the media response is outrage over a relatively minor glitch in an plan that is working well overall. Recent developments in Australia are ample evidence of the repercussions of reopening the economy too soon or too quickly. The effects of a second and serious wave of infections will certainly be more damaging both socially and ecomonicaly in the long term than a measured and cautious return to normalcy, if such a think is even possible.

By: Jill Robson

Jill Robson — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 20:47:14 +0000

Spot on Gordon.
To many i have spoken to,they have agreed that the National party have appeared like entiteled, elete ,petulant, children,that have shockingly had their expensive toys taken away ,that they didnt share with others.
They are furious and indignant in time out,and as they try to kick holes in their bedroom door,they are also destroying any
credibility of integrity,and common sense.Lets hope they can see sense and show that we can all pull together in these very worrying times.

By: Mohammed

Mohammed — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 06:56:37 +0000

It’s a ploy by National party to discredit the excellent effort led by our PM to control the spread of Covid-19 ,who is envy of so many countries whose citizens have suffered and are still suffering for the laxity of their leaders to control the pandemic. Few lapses in a difficult situation does not wash away all the good work done todate. I am sure most New Zealanders are grateful for the freedom we are now enjoying, and it’s all due to the effort of our govt and the cooperation of all of us.
A great article Gordon.

By: Barry Baxter

Barry Baxter — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 03:40:55 +0000

Desperate times call for desperate measures !

“The Labour Party has soared sky-high in a new political poll, but the National Party’s support has plummeted to a near 20-year-low.

With less than four months until September’s election, a newly-released Roy Morgan poll has Labour sitting at 56.5 percent and National at 26.5 percent. The Green Party stays above the threshold with 7 percent, while Act is on 3.5 percent. New Zealand First would be out of Parliament on these numbers if it didn’t win a seat as it only garnered the support of 2.5 percent of respondents.

On Roy Morgan’s numbers, Labour could govern alone. ”

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/06/political-poll-labour-has-more-than-double-national-s-support-kiwis-happy-with-country-s-direction.html

By: Mark Patrick

Mark Patrick — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:33:16 +0000

Gordon,

Good on you.

Know wonder we do not see your name in the media by-lines.

You have been shut out by the ‘Murdochesc’ media.

By: Maggie McKeown

Maggie McKeown — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:43:45 +0000

Thank you Gordon Campbell for an outstanding article, said so succinctly.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:15:02 +0000

New Zealand is currently the envy of the world.
These lies are clearly an act of desperation by the irrelevant.

By: Raena

Raena — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:08:09 +0000

Citation very much needed on the economic outcomes – it’s arguably still a bit early to tell, but when NZ’s economy is so much more dependent on exports and tourism from the outset, it’s something I’d worry about. And if you’re going to use national airlines as an example you might well look to Air NZ sacking 4,000 staff.

There is also absolutely no shortage of screeching from right and centre right commentators, and their flying squads on social media comment areas, about Victoria’s response to this latest wave. They’re most certainly carrying on about this being a scandal and fiasco. I’m frankly relieved you’ve missed seeing it, Gordon, cause it’s ugly, but it is there.

By: Ra Walker

Ra Walker — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:57:10 +0000

Very well said