Bryce Edwards Political Analyst in Residence, Director of the Democracy Project, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington. Last Thursday, Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced radical new plans to deregulate property development in New Zealand. He’s won praise for his efforts from across the political spectrum, including those on
Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. A chrislynchmedia.com investigation into Aramex Canterbury’s branch has revealed a courier service plagued with issues, including delayed deliveries, lost parcels, unresponsive customer service, and a
Geoffrey Miller Geoffrey Miller is the Democracy Project’s geopolitical analyst and writes on current New Zealand foreign policy and related geopolitical issues. He has lived in Germany and the Middle East and is a learner of Arabic and Russian. He is currently working on a PhD at the University
David Thunder David Thunder is a researcher and lecturer of political philosophy at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain. We are living at a time when a large segment of the world – particularly societies in Europe, North America and Asia – no longer views having children as something desirable or
Rebekah Barnett Rebekah Barnett is a Brownstone Institute fellow, independent journalist and advocate for Australians injured by the Covid vaccines. She holds a BA in Communications from the University of Western Australia, and writes for her Substack, Dystopian Down Under. Two years after the Covid mandates ended, the West Australian
Tanya Hill, Museums Victoria Research Institute and Amanda Karakas, Monash University Any night now, a “new star” or nova will appear in the night sky. While it won’t set the sky ablaze, it’s a special opportunity to see a rare event that’s usually difficult to predict in
Simon O’Connor Husband, step-father, and longtime student of philosophy and history. Also happen to be a former politician, including chairing New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Committee. It has been a fascinating few days of international politics. We have just seen the United Kingdom and France conclude
Christine McCarthy Victoria University of Wellington There is a lot of good in Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s new housing policy – especially in relation to mixed-use developments and intensification along transit corridors. But he has also proposed the abolition of minimum floor area and balcony requirements. Will removing minimum dwelling
Bryce Edwards The Democracy Project Political Analyst in Residence, Director of the Democracy Project, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington Yesterday [Monday], the Green Party did its best to paint a picture in which it is the victim of Darleen Tana. Naturally, there will be sympathy for the plight
Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Northern Territory police commissioner has announced a curfew in Alice Springs for the next three nights due to a series of violent incidents in the town.
Barry Brownstein AIER Barry Brownstein is professor emeritus of economics and leadership at the University of Baltimore. Let us be wary of the soothing narrative that downplays the seriousness of growing antisemitism. The belief that Jew hate will diminish once the Israel-Hamas war concludes may be misguided. As I go
Gary Moller (updated 8th July, 2024) The reason for revising this article stems from my recent participation in a multisport competition alongside my brothers. Tragically, a young man experienced a cardiac arrest right after completing the race. He was dead upon collapsing to the ground, injuring his face. However, prompt
Merja Myllylahti, Auckland University of Technology Evidence is mounting that the new generative AI internet search tools provided by OpenAI, Google and Microsoft can increase the risk of returning false, misleading or partially correct information. Despite the implications of this for the news industry and an informed democracy, the New
DTNZ MP Darleen Tana has firmly rejected a report on allegations of her involvement in her husband’s business, claiming it significantly misrepresents her role. In a statement Tana expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation process led by lawyer Rachel Burt, stating that natural justice was not followed and that preconceived
Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Employment Court has ruled in favour Siouxsie Wiles in her case against University of Auckland. The judgment, delivered by Judge J.C. Holden, concluded that the
Antonio Graceffo Antonio Graceffo, PhD, China-MBA MBA, is a China economic analyst teaching economics at the American University in Mongolia. He has spent 20 years in Asia and is the author of six books about China. On Sunday, 26 May 2024, Islamic gunmen stormed an Orthodox Christian church in Russia’
