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.
Guest Post
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?
The Arctic Chessboard and the Final Moves
Just as Russia seeks to secure its borders and resources, NATO and the West are manoeuvering to maintain influence, control trade routes and shape the post-war geopolitical order.
This Is a Trojan Horse
The National Government officially announced the eRUC system through Transport Minister Chris Bishop, presenting it as a fairer way to fund roading.
Do You Want More Labour Influence in Wellington?
Of concern is Andrew Little’s long-standing role within Labour’s leadership and his role in the pandemic response that places him firmly within the ‘deep state’ dynamics critics warn about.
Cats, Possums, NZ and Israel
When Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister dismisses New Zealand’s military as if it has never faced a real enemy, she overlooks the fact that her nation’s very existence is partly built on their legacy.
The 100 Days: Claiming Back New Zealand
The most important thing, of course, is that we are all New Zealanders. But as has been said, a house divided against itself cannot stand. We need to turn our back on identity politics and repudiate racial discrimination so that we can indeed be one people.
The Cone Cartel Has Morphed Into the Hi Vis Cartel
Behind the rhetoric of ‘health and safety’, there lies a deeply entrenched commercial machine. Like the cone industry, this isn’t about genuine risk mitigation anymore: it’s about compliance culture, contractor billing and corporate profit.
Not a Crisis for Those Who Profit
So when austerity is demanded and rates rise, it’s not just financial necessity – it’s the machinery of a profit-driven system operating on the city’s lifeblood. The question remains, are we managing our city for the public good or for private profit?
It Is No Longer a Theory
Someday soon, we will find ourselves subjects in a digital gulag, constantly monitored and judged and always one little misstep away from being cast out into digital exile.
Why Renata’s Cookbook Isn’t Just for Students
Nourishment over noodles: why NZ needs a real food culture.