The Fast Track Approvals Bill
Chris Bishop and Shane Jones took a good idea and turned it into a dog’s breakfast.
Reproduced with permission
Hipkins Is Working Hard to Destroy Confidence
“He’s telling energy companies, ‘don’t come here, don’t invest in exploration, don’t tap into local deposits, because if you do, we’ll shut you down’.”
Diplomacy, Distrust and Nuclear War
When Faulkner spoke in 1950, the risk of being blown up was miniscule compared to the height of the Cold War. Now, again, we are on the precipice.
Russia May Risk the Use of Nerve Agents
Despite the lack of confirmed casualties specifically from chloropicrin, its use, often accompanied by reports of chlorine smells, raises alarms about Russia's potential violation of international norms and agreements.
A Digital ‘Afterlife’ Is Not Science Fiction
As the digital afterlife industry grows, it raises significant ethical and emotional challenges. These include concerns about consent, privacy, and the psychological impact on the living.
The ‘Fast Track Bill’ Fiasco
Reply to Down to Earth Kiwi from David Parker, former Minister of Environment and Attorney General
The Joy of Black Humour
My eight-plus decades have taught me one salient lesson about humour, whether black or otherwise, and that is it bears a close relationship with intelligence.
Worlds Apart – Part Two
There are ongoing attacks on our fundamental rights – be these free speech, freedom of belief, and even freedom of association. Be it in the UK or Australia, the US or NZ, the dynamics are the same.
Save the Voters, Replace the Schools
Replace government schools with schools that actually teach instead of indoctrinate.
The Comeback of the German-Made Armored Vehicles
The proven successes of German armoured vehicles in Ukraine have led some commentators in other countries to highly recommend the manufacture of German tanks for national defence needs.
Time Magazine Pays the Price for Lost Credibility
Many have stopped reading Time magazine. Which in turn translates into a loss of revenue and staff cuts.
Evangelicals and Catholics Can Vote Dems, Really?
Democrats want you to believe that if you are a Catholic or Evangelical, you can feel totally comfortable voting for Harris-Walz.
But, Where Is the Evidence?
What is abundantly clear is that the picture painted by McGorry cannot be substantiated.
Large Crowds of Pilgrims Defy Zelensky’s Ban
The campaign across Ukraine against the UOC, the country’s largest religious organization, came to a head on Saturday, when Vladimir Zelensky signed a law allowing the banning of any religious group suspected of having ties to Russia.
Knowledge Is Power – Research
Knowledge is power: stand in it and use it wisely with a strong voice.