Bernie's Blog
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Friday, 13 October 2006
SuperBlues in their CommunitiesNational is now clearly the political party with the most support around the country. This is reflected in current opinion polls. It reflects dissatisfaction with the performance of the Government on health, education and general administration – all matters of significant concern to our 60-plus age group.Read More... |
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Sunday, 27 August 2006
Time to be ActiveNow is the time for SuperBlues members and friends to get active on the political front. Most of us have to a greater or lesser extent been affected by rising local government rates. Many of us are on fixed incomes and the extra imposts over recent years have added significantly to our budget strains.Read More... |
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Thursday, 10 August 2006
Active SuperBluesA cheery hullo to all SuperBlues and friends after my return from a three month overseas tour that took me by container ship to a variety of countries on the way to England and Scotland to visit with old friends.Read More... |
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Sunday, 30 April 2006
Opinions WantedSuperBlues groups around the country are coming together in social forums for political discussion and contact with our MPs. A wish to ensure that National’s policies fit well with the needs and views of 60+ members of the community is evident among our party leadership. SuperBlues groups around the country are coming together in social forums for political discussion and contact with our MPs.Read More... |
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Tuesday, 30 August 2005
A 19 percent tax rate is a dream for most of usNational’s tax package brings the tax rate for 85 percent of New Zealanders down to 19 percent. For those of the 60+ group the introduction of such a tax rate would be a dream come true. Most of us have paid far higher rates over our life time. Just think how much better off we would be now if we’d had that rate in place through all our working life!Read More... |
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Monday, 15 August 2005
Sorting the wheat from the chaffNational’s ebullient financial spokesman John Key has called we 60+ folk the savviest of voters. I’d have to say, of course, that he is perceptive! It is a point that gives me encouragement as I contemplate the lolly scramble Labour is now indulging in as the election approaches.Read More... |
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Monday, 18 July 2005
From the heart: Slow down the people drain!The delight, enjoyment and help I get from my children and grandchildren is priceless. Grandson Daniel, aged 11, is great value when I can’t find my way around my computer. Sarah, aged 8, is now into soccer. I watched with pride this month when she lined up for a “player of the match” presentation. Usually she is the only girl in the team. Son Bruce pops around when there’s a chore to be done thatRead More... |
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Monday, 16 May 2005
National’s Leadership is responsiveWe in the 60+ group frequently feel frustrated when political leaders fail to understand why we are pressing on them what seem to be commonsense solutions to problems we encounter with the implementation of government policies.Read More... |
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