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Sam_P

Sam_P
  • Joined: Mar 2012
  • commented: 40
  • voted: 1

Commented on a story 12:59am Jun 7th

"Then why were the cartoons subjects racially chosen? Your 'real' point does not stack up."

The Northern Advocate would not have published Al Nisbett's offensive cartoon depicting Maori or Pacific Islanders sneaking into a school to get free food, so they can have more money to spend on pokies and cigarettes.

Editorial: Racism sadly prevalent

4 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 9:58pm Jun 4th

"Editors license?"

The Northern Advocate would not have published Al Nisbett's offensive cartoon depicting Maori or Pacific Islanders sneaking into a school to get free food, so they can have more money to spend on pokies and cigarettes.

Editorial: Racism sadly prevalent

4 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 6:47pm Jun 4th

"Considering you're aware it's not All Maori or Euro NZrs who are at 'fault', it's heartening to see..."

The Northern Advocate would not have published Al Nisbett's offensive cartoon depicting Maori or Pacific Islanders sneaking into a school to get free food, so they can have more money to spend on pokies and cigarettes.

Editorial: Racism sadly prevalent

4 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 5:34pm Jun 4th

"..and like Rangi in the above story probably totally unaware of the fact."

The Northern Advocate would not have published Al Nisbett's offensive cartoon depicting Maori or Pacific Islanders sneaking into a school to get free food, so they can have more money to spend on pokies and cigarettes.

Editorial: Racism sadly prevalent

4 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 5:33pm Jun 4th

"I think you've missed a point here ItsReal.. and an important word. 'Some'. Some Maori may be just as..."

The Northern Advocate would not have published Al Nisbett's offensive cartoon depicting Maori or Pacific Islanders sneaking into a school to get free food, so they can have more money to spend on pokies and cigarettes.

Editorial: Racism sadly prevalent

4 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 4:16pm Jun 4th

"Would not have or should not have? A little like closing the gate after the ass has bolted Mr Cooper."

The Northern Advocate would not have published Al Nisbett's offensive cartoon depicting Maori or Pacific Islanders sneaking into a school to get free food, so they can have more money to spend on pokies and cigarettes.

Editorial: Racism sadly prevalent

4 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 3:54pm Jun 4th

":)"

The Northern Advocate would not have published Al Nisbett's offensive cartoon depicting Maori or Pacific Islanders sneaking into a school to get free food, so they can have more money to spend on pokies and cigarettes.

Editorial: Racism sadly prevalent

4 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 4:46pm May 15th

"Not forgetting a certain famous opera singer flogged (figuratively speaking) the best ocean side public..."

Maori lost large swathes of land in the Bay of Islands - including islands now used as millionaires' hideaways - as recently as the 1970s, the Waitangi Tribunal has been told.

Modern waka trip for tribunal

15 May 2013

Commented on a story 8:53am May 10th

"@ The Northern Advocate> Your efforts in this matter are applaudable. While I can understand the..."

The cessation of the publication of drink-driving "name and shame" lists around the country is under review with administration costs looking to be the primary reason the lists have stopped.

Editorial: Privacy is not the issue

9 May 2013

Commented on a story 3:25pm May 3rd

"Break the law by illegally billing ratepayers, retrospectively change the law to avoid responsibility..."

The pursuant of a Local Bill by Kaipara District Council to validate rating irregularities (and other matters) has moved one step closer to being presented to Parliament.

Kaipara bill step closer

3 May 2013

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