Church historian Rev. Dr Malcolm Falloon unveils the first Christian marriage between two Maori in colonial New Zealand, as he reflects on the sacramental call of matrimony to receive one's spouse as God’s gift rather than conforming to the expectations of popular culture. 




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Church historian Rev. Dr Malcolm Falloon unveils the first Christian marriage between two Maori in colonial New Zealand, as he reflects on the sacramental call of matrimony to receive one's spouse as God’s gift rather than conforming to the expectations of popular culture.&nbsp; ﻿Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts.~~~~Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App. For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz. Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.Produced using AI tools under human supervision.

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To Have and To Hold: A Vignette from History

WED 2 SEP - Will bad slogans decide the polls and should Ministry staff leave with outgoing governments? Family First's Simon O'Connor brings his political insights to bear as electioneering ramps up.




The ex-MP discusses party slogans and the likelihood that tax will dominate debate, alongside co-governance and Te Pāti Māori's proposed 'bottom line' policy of subordinating Parliament's sovereignty to the Treaty of Waitangi.




Mr O'Connor also shines a spotlight on the apparent lack of accountability and costly bias within the civil service, recalling his past encounters with Ministry staff, as well as the failure to impose consequences for MBIE Chief Executive Nic Blakely's contempt of Parliament.




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WED 2 SEP - Will bad slogans decide the polls and should Ministry staff leave with outgoing governments? Family First's Simon O'Connor brings his political insights to bear as electioneering ramps up. The ex-MP discusses party slogans and the likelihood that tax will dominate debate, alongside co-governance and Te Pāti Māori's proposed 'bottom line' policy of subordinating Parliament's sovereignty to the Treaty of Waitangi. Mr O'Connor also shines a spotlight on the apparent lack of accountability and costly bias within the civil service, recalling his past encounters with Ministry staff, as well as the failure to impose consequences for MBIE Chief Executive Nic Blakely's contempt of Parliament. Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts.~~~~Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App. For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz. Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.Produced using AI tools under human supervision.

Slogans, Taxation and Wily Civil Servants

Honey attracts, while salt preserves.  Attracting then retaining skilled immigrants is a constant challenge, so does any party have the balance of flavours right?




Touching on the hospitality sector's hungry vocational training gap, Tash McGill checks out ACT's proposed immigration policy changes, such as requiring permanent resident visa holders to reside in New Zealand and contribute to the economy, rather than just leapfrogging to Australia having obtained PR. 




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Honey attracts, while salt preserves. Attracting then retaining skilled immigrants is a constant challenge, so does any party have the balance of flavours right? Touching on the hospitality sector's hungry vocational training gap, Tash McGill checks out ACT's proposed immigration policy changes, such as requiring permanent resident visa holders to reside in New Zealand and contribute to the economy, rather than just leapfrogging to Australia having obtained PR. Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts.~~~~Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App. For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz. Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.Produced using AI tools under human supervision.

ACT's Proposed Crackdown on PR Visas

WED 2 SEP ~ To stay or not to stay? The Coalition is split on New Zealand's obligations under the Paris Climate Agreement.




The governing parties generally concur that it's a costly and unreasonable commitment; but whereas National appears willing to remain in the pact and pay   part of the price for economic benefits, ACT and New Zealand First are not sold on the deal.  Maxim researcher Maryanne Spurdle explains the trouble with unrealistic climate targets despite having a green economy.




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WED 2 SEP ~ To stay or not to stay? The Coalition is split on New Zealand's obligations under the Paris Climate Agreement. The governing parties generally concur that it's a costly and unreasonable commitment; but whereas National appears willing to remain in the pact and pay part of the price for economic benefits, ACT and New Zealand First are not sold on the deal. Maxim researcher Maryanne Spurdle explains the trouble with unrealistic climate targets despite having a green economy. Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts.~~~~Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App. For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz. Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.Produced using AI tools under human supervision.

To Have and To Hold: A Vignette from History

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