Luxon’s Tough Talk on Crime: Will He Back It Up or Buckle Under Judicial Pushback?
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.
The Good Oil Podcast - Episode 9 - Chris Trotter
In episode nine of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with political commentator and historian Chris Trotter.
Taxpayer-Funded Electioneering? The Whānau Ora Ad Scandal and Te Pāti Māori’s Self-Interest
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.
Trevor Mallard’s Latest Disgrace: Sued by a Kid for His Parliament Protest Stupidity
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.
A Victory for Victims, But the Fight Ain’t Over
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.
Face of the Day
She’s later seen watching her family from heaven, before walking off camera with The Beatles’ drummer, Ringo Starr.
Winston Peters Calls It Like He Sees It, and the Woke Brigade Loses Its Mind
In a world of spineless politicians tiptoeing around feelings, it’s refreshing to see someone who still calls it like he sees it. Unparliamentary? Maybe. Spot on? Absolutely.
David Seymour’s Social Media Smackdown: The Left’s Hypocrisy Laid Bare
The Regulatory Standards Bill might not be perfect but it’s a step toward cutting the red tape that strangles Kiwi businesses and lives. Seymour’s fighting for a principle – transparency in regulation – that should resonate with anyone tired of bureaucratic overreach.
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 8 – Simon O’Connor
Over a decade in Parliament, Simon built a reputation for going against the grain – unapologetically pro-life, pro-free speech and sceptical of the creeping influence of identity politics.