What Is Conservatism and How Does It Benefit Society
In an era marked by rapid social change and uncertainty, Conservatism provides an anchor, ensuring that progress is made thoughtfully and without disrupting the fabric of society.
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Are We Being Set Up?
Could New Zealand be setting itself up as a testing ground or safe place for a biotech industry that is facing intense opposition elsewhere?
Still the Land of the Tax and Home of the Tip
Reflections on a trip to Trump’s America.
No, This Won’t Raise NZ Productivity
Although our top two politicians have never heard of the Feldstein-Horioka puzzle, and would no doubt label it a bit of silly academic economics, it is actually an observed fact which may be the undoing of the coalition’s ambitions.
70,000 Adverse Events Not a ‘Safety Priority’
Trump’s executive order to Protecting Children From Chemical And Surgical Mutilation is a step in the right direction, but FDA leadership should have been concerned with that independently, and years ago.
Bringing Standard Business Scrutiny to the Govt
It’s high time Uncle Sam stop treating itself as Uncle Moneybags. And just maybe that tech-savvy nephew DOGE can help them do that.
Global Leaders to Gather in Christchurch
The conference is expected to attract more than 1,200 delegates both in-person and online.
Add Your Name
A letter to our leaders calling for leadership and moral clarity on Israel.
Revolutionary Ideas
Why not do as was the norm when I was at school and we all made our own lunches. We buttered bread and spread Marmite, or in some cases jam.
How the RBNZ Mistakenly Caused the Worst Slump Since 1991
Central banks are meant to smooth business cycles, not exacerbate them.
These Are the Consequences of Appeasement
Given the stranglehold that tribal interests have secured, will the government honour its election pledge to remove all references to Treaty principles and race-based rights from the new legislation, or will it cave in and appease tribal leaders?
What Are You Going to Do About It?
Roughly translated: they have no idea what’s going on and still don’t.
Warring Sons to a Common Father
Recognizing these less-explored, but fundamental, common features would help societies to have a broader perspective towards political relations and avoid falling for runaway collectivist movements simply because they offer a new leading identity.
A New Way of Thinking About Naval Power
Change is needed if the US expects to credibly deter the China from armed conflict in the Indo-Pacific or win if a war is forced upon us.
About Time Energy Scams Take the Heat
There should be no wonder why deep blue New York and California, along with Illinois, led the nation in 2023 population losses.