Netball New Zealand’s Leadership Crisis
The Noeline Taurua fiasco exposes a deeper problem.
Guest Post
The Un-Princed Prince and the Modern Monarchy
Where once a disgraced royal might face execution, imprisonment or disappearance, today the penalty is more refined but no less fatal to the spirit.
Protecting Young Teens From Facial Tattoos
Traditionally, moko kauae was tied to adulthood, not children. Today’s moko is often applied with modern machines and inks, carrying the same risks as commercial tattooing. Culture deserves celebration – but not at the expense of child safety.
These Days Facebook Has a Credibility Issue
The social media giant you can no longer trust.
A Job Done for the Establishment
Until the British public, and for that matter the Kiwi public, recognises that their leaders are only the messengers, not the authors, of these policies, the steady march toward a controlled, data-driven future will continue unchecked.
Oh Dear: the Māori Ward Referendums
Just watch as rates rise, property values fall and ideology moves into the school zone.
The Substack That Didn’t Age Well
Te Pāti Māori win easily – but how about that turnout?
This Is How Cancel Culture Plays Out
Far-left activists label people they disagree with as ‘bigots’, then justify exclusion based on politics, not principles.
News Briefing: 24 July 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards LOBBYING, INTEGRITY ISSUES David Williams (Newsroom): Who Benefits: The power of the farm lobby, part one Guyon Espiner (RNZ): Alleged ties between NZ First and vaping companies a 'dangerous risk' to New Zealanders, anti-vape group warns Andrea Vance (Post): Public Service Commission
News Briefing: 23 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards HEALTH Guyon Espiner (RNZ): Nicotine lobbyists said Winston Peters was 'very powerful' and 'very industry friendly' Steve Randerson (Spin0ff): It’s time to shut the alcohol industry out of health policy in Aotearoa David Farrar: Smearing public servants is not