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John Black

My Thoughts on the Opportunist Party

My Thoughts on the Opportunist Party

The Opportunity Party is like a new Whittaker’s chocolate bar on display near the check-out – for a week or so everyone will be putting it in their trolley. But pretty soon, when they realise how uninspiring the ingredients are, it will be in the bargain bin along with the expired crunchy bars.

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New Poll Shows Shocking Results

New Poll Shows Shocking Results

I did consider consulting David Farrar on my methodology but realised I would have to learn how to pronounce his last name and would probably have to do a six-month course in Nerd to understand any advice he gave. Anyway, here are the results of our inaugural poll.

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Bring Back the BSA

Bring Back the BSA

Angus was devastated by Paul Goldsmith’s decision to euthanise the BSA. He immediately dashed off a letter (he doesn’t do email. Or mobile phones, microwaves or indoor plumbing).

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Luxon: What Went Wrong?

Luxon: What Went Wrong?

Even if he has managed to corral enough MPs to back him, he has been so hobbled by the speculations over his leadership that his already lame prime ministership has been made even lamer, making it likely he limps to the election finish line in second place.

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How to Survive the Fuel Crisis

How to Survive the Fuel Crisis

Adult roly-pollies should be approached with caution, particularly amongst the morbidly obese. These muthas can pick up quite a speed and may only be able to be stopped by coastal cliffs or large bodies of water.

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