Hobson’s Pledge Trust Oranga Tamariki and the iwi of a traumatised and neglected Maori girl want her removed from the care of a non-Maori couple who have provided her with a safe, healthy, loving environment for nearly three years because “her cultural needs are unmet”. Over the past week
Hobson’s Pledge Trust A scrap between a couple of entrepreneurs, Sir Ian Taylor and Troy Bowker, would probably have died a quiet death if Bowker was not part-owner of the Hurricanes rugby team, according to talk show host Peter Williams. See Troy Bowker In response to a post by
Andrew Torba CEO, Gab.com Jesus is King Friday I was flooded with messages about Dan Bongino’s ten minute meltdown on his show calling me a “fraud” and a “clown.” I watched the clip and was amused by Dan’s highly emotional outburst attacking me for simply stating a
Family First familyfirst.org.nz This is how ‘hate speech’ laws look in the UK, just a complaint – even a false one – can lead to significant persecution. No doubt similar events – leading to false arrests – will happen in New Zealand if the proposed Hate Speech laws come into force. “Miss
Bob McCoskrie National Director Family First In a shocking display of disrespect towards the democratic process, the Labour MPs on the select committee considering the ‘conversion therapy’ bill have gone against normal protocol regarding public submissions (usually 6 weeks – at least!) and have set a deadline date of less than
ACT Party This week we uncover more wasteful Government spending, this time on artwork, the Olympics have finished but Jacinda Ardern’s Government is still breaking records, and the Government announces its COVID roadmap… even though ACT already announced it five months ago. In the News Skegg Report The Government
Hobson’s Pledge Trust In a shock move on Friday, three of the 11-member West Coast Conservation Board have resigned saying they have been called racist for raising what they see as conflicts between the interests of conservation and the interests of Ngai Tahu. Neil Silverwood, Inger Perkins and Suzanne
Hobson’s Pledge Trust In a new book titled He Puapua – Blueprint for breaking up New Zealand, mathematician John Robinson, tears apart the He Puapua plan for two separate governments, one by Maori for Maori, and the other, a “fully bicultural” administration for everyone else. History written by a person
Hobson’s Pledge Trust South Island tribe Ngai Tahu tried and failed in 2019 to have legislation passed to get two seats on the Canterbury Regional Council as of right, in perpetuity. Now they are at it again asking that council to support a new bill called the Canterbury Regional
Hon Judith Collins judithcollins.national.org.nz Law and Order We’re working hard to hold the Government to account and ensure New Zealand remains a safe place to live, work and raise a family. To National, that means making sure victims are at the heart of our justice system,
Free Press ACT Party The Haps ACT had another great week on tour with a record 300+ crowd packing Classic Flyers in Mt Maunganui on a Friday night as the Honest Conversations tour rolls on. There are still meetings to come, in Canterbury this week and Auckland next. The Government’
ACT Party Parliament was back this week and there was a lot to cover after a three-week break. Damien Smith had the luck of the Irish with his Member’s Bill drawn from the Ballot. The latest Poll saw ACT continue to soar and Labour back-pedalled on its cycle bridge.
Labour Campaigns Team In 1937, Labour built the first state house, and since then our Party has worked tirelessly to provide more public housing, so more New Zealand families have a place to call home. Today, we hit another massive milestone in our public housing programme, and we wanted to
The Advocate IINZ Newsletter David Cumin The Ben & Jerry’s decision to stop selling ice cream in Jewish communities in the West Bank has caused ripples – and may be a breach of US laws that prohibit discriminatory boycotts. It is noteworthy that many other democratic countries have also recognised
Dr David Cumin Spokesperson Free Speech Union Last week the Free Speech Union stepped in to assist a University Lecturer’s fight for academic freedom, against the University of Waikato attempts to stop him from describing religious fanatics who claim that the Earth is flat, and that people lived alongside
Susan Short Secretary Democracy Action It takes a lot to get middle New Zealand riled up enough to protest, but the Groundswell movement has tapped into discontent with the Government over a raft of issues. The organisers were blown away by the overwhelming support they received for their ‘Howl of
