Christ and Kirk: Christian Reflections
It is fit and proper to honour God’s people with reference to what God says in His Word.
Guest Post
Violence Silences Lives but Debate Strengthens Society
If someone does not share these values, that is their right. But it is not their right to dictate how I live my beliefs, nor to threaten or intimidate me into silence.
The Silence of the Church
Where two or more gather in His name, Christ is present among them – a simple yet profound truth that many modern churches seem to have forgotten.
The Peach, the Flood and the Power Behind Wattie’s
What begins with the peach will not end with the peach. If current trends continue, within a few short years much of New Zealand’s food will no longer be grown here at all, but imported, processed and standardised to meet global shareholders’ demands.
The Medical Workforce Issue in New Zealand
If fewer than half of international recruits can be expected to stick around, it makes little sense to focus on increasing recruitment to solve the crisis, as if pouring more water into a leaky bucket will overcome the leaks.
Not in Vain, but Bearing Much Fruit
Charlie Kirk: a watershed assassination that shakes a nation and inspires faith.
And the Death of Discourse
To honor Charlie Kirk, we must not surrender to the darkness that took his life. We must keep speaking, keep debating and keep standing for truth, even when the world hates us.
The State of Our Public Schooling
If this is the level of knowledge and aspirational thinking of a member of the PPTA executive, then it is no wonder the ministry is offering them only one per cent per year increase for the next three years.
They Must Guard Against Civil Unrest, Not Create It
The proposed changes to the Human Rights Act are not progressive, they are regressive. They undermine biological reality, jeopardise fairness and risk creating new injustices in the name of solving old ones.
The Kiwi Who Helped China Progress
China’s rise as a global powerhouse is inseparable from the contributions of Rewi Alley, the humble Kiwi whose combination of technical skill, moral conviction and practical engagement helped lay the foundation for a superpower.
The Need for the Dundee Boudica
The Dundee lass reminds us of the fighting spirit that still exists. She stands her ground, resisting like a lion against a pack of hyenas: a spark waiting for the day it can rise again.
Willis and the Express Lane Myth
Rail freight could slash those costs, but decades of neglect combined with the duopoly’s trucking dominance has left rail on life support.
The Case Against Māori Wards
Decide together, thrive together is a false promise. The truth is simpler: Decide as one, thrive as one. Vote no to Māori wards.
Oh, the Convenience Trap Is It?
The next time you hear talk about a new government programme being pushed for the sake of convenience, remember this: The road to hell is paved. Isn’t that convenient?