From Facebook A reader drew my attention to an interesting point of view about Ihumatao that she read on a Facebook page yesterday. It had the headline: Two sides to every story. I whakapapa to the Whenua at Ihumatao. I have whanau living in the papakainga, and whanau buried in
I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. Martha Washington This piece of wisdom was brought to you
National party The Government’s polytechnic and industry announcement yesterday will cost thousands of jobs and may be the death knell for some polytechnics. Moving apprentices back to polytechnics and creating one mega polytechnic will cost at least 1300 jobs in industry and probably as much again in polytechnics. Employers
By Carlton McCoy The Green Party leadership appear again on Q+A after almost eleven months of “massive progress”.
ACT party The Police Association has continued the bullying and scapegoating of law-abiding gun owners started by the prime minister and parliament. The cover of this month’s Police News magazine features an article attacking the gun lobby and is accompanied by divisive imagery. The publication is promoted as ‘The
ACT party The Foreign Minister must seek an explanation from the Chinese Consul General over the second attempt in 12 months by the Chinese Government to shut down an event at the Auckland University of Technology. Newsroom reported this morning that AUT stopped a commemoration of the anniversary of Tiananmen
New Conservative party The deal that was struck between Te Kawerau a Maki, the Mana Whenua of Ihumatao, and Fletchers, via the chosen and mandated negotiator, Te Warena Taua, was a deal of mana and of sustainability, both for the archaeological site and for the families who will have a
Modern Treaty settlements are one of New Zealand’s greatest achievements. It’s no exaggeration to say they are world-leading policy. While the rest of the world is marred by terrorism, corruption, and violence, New Zealand has quietly gone about settling 180 years of disputes peacefully under the rule of
New Conservative party New Conservative takes constructive feedback on our policies very seriously. Here is our latest on Firearms: FIREARMS POLICY New Conservative will repeal the recent Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019 and any subsequent amendments. Licensing of Firearms Owners The licensing of firearm owners needs
Free Speech Coalition Foreign influence on AUT chills free speech Dr David Cumin AUT University’s cancellation of a commemoration of the Tiananmen Square Massacre betrays the freedoms of students and contradicts the purpose of a university. AUT’s claim that the cancellation of the peaceful commemorative event was due
National party Welcome to the 83rd National Party Conference. How good is it to be back in Christchurch celebrating 83 years of the National Party? Can I start by welcoming two very important people, Hon Sir Jim McClay and Rt Hon Sir John Key, former leaders of this fantastic party
ACT party The Prime Minister just made a decision that could be career defining if the Ihumatao development now doesn’t go ahead. Jacinda Ardern has legitimised unlawful behaviour by capitulating to an illegal occupation as her opening move. The PM has cultivated a brand of a kinder, more inclusive
New Conservative party Relationships between Israel and New Zealand continue to be damaged by our current government and there continues to be a failure to appropriately support our Jewish community. Publications like Immigration New Zealand’s State of Palestine Refugee Quota fact sheet of the area, which completely omitted Israel,
