On 6 November 2021, I wrote a BFD article titled Shovel – Ready Project Turned Down by Government, shining a blow torch on the fact that the proposal by the Port of Tauranga (POT) to extend the port had been turned down, not once, but twice, by Jacinda Ardern’s Labour
Information Opinion Nothing has changed in the four years of Jacinda Ardern’s bulldozer style of leadership. Her government is totalitarian and ideologically rigid, and its intentions will permeate every aspect of Kiwis’ lives. Never before in the history of New Zealand have Kiwis had to endure a government that
For more than two years New Zealanders have been told they are in a health emergency. In fact, a worldwide crisis. Kiwis have been living in fear of catching a virus, being put on a ventilator or even dying an awful death. They were told 80,000 could perish. It
A few months ago a member of the local sump won this book through a BFD draw. It was passed on to me to read and review. I would not normally purchase such a book nor get it from the local library, though it is available to borrow. It was
“Every time a business closes, that’s lost wealth, health, relationships and sometimes lives as well.” – Geoff Neal, NZ Business Consultant. How much more pressure can businesses in New Zealand take? Many have had their profit margins slashed. Customer and staff levels were reduced as Ardern’s vaccine mandates came
He Puapua – Blueprint For Breaking Up New Zealand – Book review: Author: Dr John Robinson, Tross Publishing (2021). He Puapua, a new book, encompasses an in-depth study of the many issues surrounding New Zealand moving towards self-government for Maori. The publication, based on a report of the same name, is controversial
Eliora interviewed a Kiwi midwife who has recently abandoned New Zealand and taken her family to Mexico. This article is based on that interview. Kiwis and people from around the world are moving to Mexico. Chartered planes and commercial airliner seats have been booked. This people movement is unique as
It was bitterly cold. My uncle, the husband of my Mother’s sister, had a thin blanket to ward off the chill. He was in a freezing sparsely furnished wooden hut at the specially built Hautu Detention Camp, near Turangi on the Desert Road. Relaying this pacifist family member’s
In a few short years, Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister has done her darnedest to take away our enjoyment of life. Some will never succumb to this tyranny, but for others, the smiles have gone. It is noticeable that New Zealanders’ expressions have changed. Concerns about Covid-19 have to be
Published by Zondervan Reflective (2018). A friend, who happens to be a lawyer lent me this book, possibly knowing I have a curious mind and enjoy looking into different topics. The book’s title indicated the story would be of a Muslim man who moved smoothly from one belief to
Eliora **This article has been republished. It is one of the most popular articles from 2021. Indonesian coal merchants will be doing well out of Ardern’s scheme to reduce NZ’s CO2 emissions. The Ardern-led government loves to announce ideological clangers to unsuspecting Kiwis. These new schemes are coming
In 1933, faced with a housing shortage, the USA federal government began a program explicitly designed to increase – and segregate – America’s housing stock. The government’s efforts were to house one section of society. Federal lenders wanted to create stability in the housing market so they blocked off certain
Information Satire New Zealanders have had a choice whether or not to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Kiwis were not rushed into the decision and each had time to consider what they wanted to do. The internet was searched for information. Most Kiwis accepted the advice given by Jacinda Ardern that
Reflections of an unvaccinated person known to the writer. Apart from the fact that I am a Christian – which a few people react negatively to when they find out – I do not think I have ever been in the minority or on the unpopular side of a polarising and divisive
The next time you hear a politician use the word ‘billion’ in a casual manner, understand and conceptualise the amount. Consider a billion is 1,000 million and whether you want the politicians spending YOUR tax money, especially while they are having the time of their lives doing so. “Budgeting
Here are three photos of the people who lost their jobs because they would not have the vaccine. They are standing on the steps of the Tauranga Memorial at yesterdays protest. My EX-teacher friend sent me these yesterday afternoon. She found it very moving! The numbers are distressing. You can
