The Treaty Principles Debate and Us
The reality is that parliament’s Māori seats have been weaponised.
Muriel Newman
It Was a Day of Reckoning
There are many lessons for New Zealand in the US election outcome. Firstly, it’s very clear that politicians who lose touch with the sentiment of ordinary folk do so at their peril. National should take note.
We Need to Transform Our Future
To put it into perspective, the value of the 1974 scheme would have far eclipsed the combined value of the New Zealand Super Fund at $79 billion, KiwiSaver at $110 billion, and the stock exchange at $165 billion.
The Battle for Democracy in NZ
This highlights the scale of the challenge faced by the coalition as they defend New Zealand’s democracy from the constant attack of radicals now firmly entrenched within our institutions and political system.
We Need to Move Ahead
The coalition was elected to put things right. To do that it needs to be tougher than it has been to date. Red tape and bureaucracy are still out of control in this country.
The NZ Judiciary on Trial
NZ cannot afford to have activist judges effectively privatise our entire coastline to tribal interests to exploit for their own benefit. We would urge everyone concerned about the future of our coastline to send in a submission before the 15 October deadline.
In Search of Solutions for the Future
The reality is that the way we fund public services in the future needs to change if this country is to maintain high living standards and avoid bankruptcy.
This Has Been a Colossal Mistake
The radicalism and division of state-funded biculturalism has become a handbrake that’s not only holding back our country and constraining our future but is threatening the unity that binds together our diverse society.
This Is Takeover by Stealth
The reality is that He Puapua is alive and well in local government and in spite of the coalition pledge to ‘Stop all work on He Puapua’, it is now so rampant that it is threatening to take over the sector entirely, with very significant consequences for ratepayers.
The Radicalisation of NZ’s Local Government Sector
A more direct approach will be needed to get the sector back on track: trimming the bureaucracy and operations to ensure council rate increases are no greater than the rate of inflation, instigating debt repayment plans and undoing the grip of tribal interests would be a good start.
This Is Labour’s Divisive Legacy
These dreadful developments were the result of Labour’s unmandated decision to increase tribal control over local government.
The Marine and Coastal Area Act Misinformation
if the coalition’s proposed law change contains “tikanga”, it cannot safeguard the public interest in the coast from the actions of activist judges in the future.
New Zealand: This Is Climate Deception
Is fear of being labelled “climate deniers” – to be pilloried by the press and scoffed at by opponents – the real reason New Zealand Parliamentarians are too scared to challenge this ideology?
Lessons From the UK for NZ
NZCPR Dr Muriel Newman established the New Zealand Centre for Political Research as a public policy think tank in 2005 after nine years as a Member of Parliament. A former Chamber of Commerce President, her background is in business and education. There are many lessons for New Zealand in last
Building Success for NZ
NZCPR What makes a country great? It’s a timely question to ask, because over the last few weeks, with ferries running aground, air force planes breaking down, and electricity pylons falling over, we’ve all had cause to question whether New Zealand can still be regarded as a highly
Time for a Reality Check
Dr Muriel Newman Dr Muriel Newman established the New Zealand Centre for Political Research as a public policy think tank in 2005 after nine years as a Member of Parliament. A former Chamber of Commerce President, her background is in business and education. In the recent European Parliamentary elections, where