The Other Side of the Story
The more the state does, the more the state is expected to do.
Lindsay Mitchell
Our Courts Are Undermining the Govt’s Intent
In this judge’s application of the law, the very clear message the ban is meant to send has been muddied and weakened.
Why I Disagree With This
Whether tribalism is along gender or ethnic lines, it discourages, if not extinguishes, freedom of thought and speech.
Digging Beneath the Headline Rate
The numbers don’t necessarily support the narratives pushed by the likes of RNZ and Stuff who appear intent on winding up anger against the current government.
These Study Results Are Baffling the Researchers
The theory that unconditional cash improves child development amongst the poor has been dealt a significant blow.
Proof That National Is Labour-Lite
Politicians should be designing policy that discourages females from becoming sole parents in the first place and, especially, from further adding to their families.
The PM’s New Line
This is an adjustment – a new explanation – because the economy is not improving anywhere near as fast as he had hoped or it needs to. At half-time National is struggling to make a real difference to voter’s lives. That’s what the polls are saying.
The Relationship Between Marriage and Welfare Stats
In New Zealand it is very unfashionable to praise marriage as an institution. Perhaps because marriage is viewed as patriarchal and Christian?
What Happened to Personal Responsibility?
What is it that academics and public servants are afraid of? That the consequences of enforced personal responsibility would drive worse outcomes?
Who Relies Most on Welfare?
Chinese people had the lowest dependency rate at 2.4 per cent. The highest rate is for Māori at 23 per cent.
Is ‘By Māori for Māori’ Working?
Despite best intentions, the ‘by Māori for Māori’ Matauranga Māori approach is not shifting the dial.
Means-Testing Jobseeker Benefits for 18- And 19-Year-Olds
Well-intentioned policies are frequently beaten by the introduction of bad incentives and their outcomes.
What’s up With ACT?
If ACT is now the party of feminists whinging about misogyny, I don’t know who is left to vote for.
Māori Must Take Control
Children need stability, routine, security, and a mother and a father they can rely on. Welfare has robbed too many of these vital necessities. It isn’t the rest of New Zealand, the government, the public service, the Waitangi Tribunal, charities or academics who can fix this problem.
RNZ Showcases Why Nobody Trusts Mainstream Media
Yet again RNZ shows its total lack of balance.