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Which Green MP Attacked Us in a TikTok Filmed in Bed?
In her mocking TikTok video, Paul shared information that was confidential to the select committee. In doing so, she breached Standing Orders, which state clearly that such information is confidential until the committee presents its report.
The Museum Has Lost the Plot
What the Auckland Museum has done is an insult, a slap in the face to every soldier who gave their life for this country. They deserve solemn respect, not this rainbow-washed PR stunt masquerading as progress.
Fresh Evidence of Vegetation Growth Reaching New Highs Due to Increased CO2
It is difficult to see how the idea that there is a climate ‘emergency’ can continue to be taken seriously given that it lacks any substantial or convincing proof.
A Look at Trump’s Multi-Pronged Tariff Plan
It’s Trumpian, bold, and out of the box. Let’s hope it ends up as beautiful as he promised the American people last year.
Hands off Our Charities
I've recently been talking to experts on charities and taxation. The message to government is clear – keep your greedy, controlling, fingers off them and leave charities alone.
The NZ Lobbying and Influence Register
The fight for integrity in politics is on, and it won’t be won overnight. Both the gentle persuaders and the noisy muckrakers have a part to play. This is the beginning of a new era of scrutiny.
Some Thoughts on the Tariffs
In which a non-economist tries to figure out what The Donald is trying to do.
Why Is Productivity Low in NZ?
The HMNZS Manawanui’s inquiry explains. Poor leaders. Its lousy CEOs, bosses, inbred boards, ministers, admirals. Our non-human systems work just fine.
Senators’ Silence on the FDA’s Failures
Makary was not responsible for the FDA’s past transgressions, but he inherits an agency in crisis. To his credit, he was one of the few who publicly challenged flawed Covid policies during the pandemic. Many hope he will now use his surgical precision to excise the rot within the FDA.
Are We Really Lurching Towards Civil War?
A two-tier system is laying the foundations for ‘social unrest’.
Choices and the Path Not Taken
No nation would allow an enemy committed to its destruction free access through its borders. No amount of aid will help if it is funneled into rockets. And no ‘resistance’ can justify a political vision that leads only to rubble.
