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Christopher, You Know Denial Is a River in Egypt, Right
‘It's not what we’re seeing’: PM Luxon on poll showing hung parliament.
We’re Still the Wokest Country on Earth
That a New Zealand MP could advocate for views so inimical to our history, economy and culture is not perhaps surprising given the ‘diversity’ of our MMP system.
Covid-19 and the State
Exposing the purposes of power. When people come to believe that the danger was exaggerated and measures to combat it are barely effective or even harmful, then the state’s power disintegrates and it can only be buttressed by ever-more-draconian controls.
Is There a Reasonable Compromise on Maori Independence?
The idea is to take existing Māori land (already defined in legislation) and create a local council for each iwi or hapū that wants to take this model. The largest bits of contiguous land any iwi or hapū own would be sufficient.
Individualism and Truth Just Ain’t for All
People are different, and that’s both entirely OK and entirely the problem.
How to Hack the Haka
We need to get the Ministry of Culture to fund some kind of dance development project.
Thoughts on the Formidable Ms Kaye
A young lady who confronted diagnosis with a grave illness by running a marathon. I think that is who she was.
Living Next Door to Nikki
A life that’s ended too soon. Nikki Kaye was obviously a determined and ambitious woman.
Face of the Day
The four had pleaded not guilty and were facing a judge-alone trial in front of Judge June Jelas.
Parts of NZ Are Becoming ‘News Deserts’
There are calls from local councils themselves to strengthen existing government support for local-democracy reporting. The longer we wait, the closer the news desert creeps.
And They Said the Gun Register Would Be Safe
Police breach the privacy of a third party in an email to the author, revealing details of the location of restricted firearms.
Is the Legacy Media Unaware of This?
The panic can only be understood as a symptom of the legacy media being unable or unwilling to face the fact that they are no longer the main force influencing and controlling how the public sees the world.
How the Ancient Greeks Protected Democracy
The Athenian practice of exiling citizens who allegedly posed a threat to democracy sounds crude, but also familiar.
Christopher, You Know Denial Is a River in Egypt, Right
‘It's not what we’re seeing’: PM Luxon on poll showing hung parliament.
Faces of the Day
The changes will enable Aucklanders to influence the transport decisions that affect their daily lives.
The Problems With Property Taxes
If you are paying to live on your own property, you don’t really own it at all. Especially given that the government has the authority to evict you and sell it off if you fail to pay the property taxes.
Trumps Turns the Fire and Fury on Hamas
Speaking a language Islamic thugs will understand.
Trump Must Play Wargames
Nuclear disarmament will remain beyond reach for at least a generation, as all of the US, Russia, China, North Korea, India and Pakistan are ramping up their production of warheads.
Elon Musk and X Targeted
However, it’s not just the anti-free speech crowd going after Elon Musk because he restored free speech to the social media platform. He is also being targeted outside the world of social media.
A Global Look At the Left
There are some shortcomings with the current administration but allowing the triumvirate of the left back into power is simply not an option.
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Six Years Ago My Life Changed
I’ve had years of failure, hurt, pain and suffering but I always get up in the morning and move forwards. Six years ago my life changed and it has cost me everything. Here’s why.
The Fault Lines from Washington Are Felt around the World
From free speech to NZ politics, events in Washington are reverberating around the world.
