Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive - 15/1/24

Economics underpin Govt’s derailing of Labour transport project and its support for military strikes in Yemen

The coalition Government has announced (on the domestic front) the cancellation of the Auckland Light Rail project and (on the international front) its support for Western military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.

It has also got around to posting two press statements released on New Year’s Day, presumably when the people who administer the government’s official website were on holiday.

JC: Getting the Country Back on Track

Getting the country back on track’ was the National Party’s election slogan: a good one, bearing in mind the perilous economic situation we find ourselves in. Achieving it means some slash and burn is required. This will include promises made prior to the election. The Public Service will be trimmed and in some cases will revert to its previous model, as in Health by dismantling the Maori Health Authority.