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The Winds of Change
Extending the term of parliament represents a major constitutional change and would need to be approved by a binding referendum of voters. Should this be the case, there are two other crucial constitutional matters that New Zealanders should also be given the opportunity to vote on.
Tariffs Personally Cost Trump $500M – Forbes
The US president’s wave of duties on imports has roiled stock markets.
What Should We Be Talking About – And Aren’t?
A topic even more inflammatory than gender.
Now a Tilt at the Wellington Mayoralty
There’s something to be said for seasoned politicians turning their skills and savvy to local government, especially when a city is in such a stricken plight as Wellington.
Why Is the NZ Herald Giving Paul Thistoll a Platform?
If the New Zealand Herald values its credibility, it must reconsider the platforms it provides and to whom. There is a difference between free speech and enabling harassment under the guise of opinion.
Seymour Unbowed by Bill Submissions
The public debate shows the 1840 agreement to be a tangled mess.
What These New Landing Barges Suggest About China’s Plans
I can only hope that these prototypes will remain just that and this will join the list of other forgotten moments in world history.
My War With the NZTA: Part Deux
If it seems from all the foregoing that I have become mildly obsessed with the NZTA and the traffic management racket, I plead guilty. I should get out more often. Oh, that’s right, I do get out often. It’s just that every time I try to go anywhere, road cones dog me every step of the way.