New Zealand stands at a crossroads. We can either call out this dangerous flirtation with authoritarianism or risk letting it fester. David Seymour’s got the guts to say it like it is. The question is: will anyone else step up before it’s too late?
What we need is a government with the guts to get serious. Stop tinkering with fines and notices and start empowering people to protect what’s theirs. Let shop owners arm themselves with something more than harsh words.
National needs to stop playing it safe. They’re coasting on their coalition partners’ momentum – NZ First’s anti-woke surge and ACT’s steady libertarian appeal – while their own brand stagnates.
The truth is: most Kiwis just want a fair go. They’re tired of being told that one group’s culture or history matters more than anyone else’s. National’s refusal to stand up to this divisive agenda shows they’re more interested in looking progressive than delivering results.
Talking tough is the easy part – any politician can do it. Delivering requires spine, especially when facing a judiciary that has shown it can outmanoeuver parliament’s intent.
In episode nine of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with political commentator and historian Chris Trotter.
As New Zealand grapples with this controversy, the message is clear: taxpayer money should never be a tool for partisan agendas. Potaka’s push for answers is a step toward accountability, but it’s only the beginning.
This whole mess is classic Mallard: a puffed-up ego, a disregard for reason and a knack for landing himself in hot water. Tudor Clee has got him in his sights and, if past performance is anything to go by, Trev’s about to cop another well-deserved pasting.
The unanimous vote in parliament is something to celebrate. It shows even the most spineless MPs can’t ignore the public’s demand for justice.
She’s later seen watching her family from heaven, before walking off camera with The Beatles’ drummer, Ringo Starr.
