Why Selling Part of Kiwibank Could Do More Harm Than Good
Rather than rush to part-privatise, Kiwibank should focus on strengthening its capital base, improving performance, and establishing a clear track record of growth and innovation.
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The Need for Massive Change in Education in New Zealand
The education result is, of course, a huge indictment on the Ministry of Education and the teacher unions.
A Vacancy for the Minister of Education
She has failed the very coalition agreement that underpins her government.
Our Hunger Games Unfold in Paris
They are now a testament to the dissolution of nations into a global Panem ruled by Capitol elites, who demonstrate their disdain for the people of the districts through ritualized ridicule of what we used to consider reality.
Why Is the IOC Allowing Gendered Violence?
The power of a male’s punch is 162 per cent greater than a woman’s, according to research by the University of Utah. The least-powerful man in experiments was still stronger than the most powerful woman.
Israel Strikes Back but What About Iran?
Israeli Air Force strikes Beirut, but the real culprit behind the turmoil escapes consequences.
How Sunk Cost Fallacy Drives Authoritarian Policies
I will use two real life authoritarian policies as examples of sunk cost fallacy: the War on Drugs and the authoritarian Covid Response.
Female Adolescents Hit Hard During C-19 Lockdowns
Incidents of self-harm among adolescent females were notably higher than expected.
Would Our Government Defend Us?
I hope it is only a gross double standard that they are applying to Israel – the Jew of the nations – rather than an honest belief that terror must not be confronted in all cases.
So, Why Is the ‘Green Economy’ Suddenly in Retreat?
There’s no doubt that the Green economy is in retreat, but the question is why?
The Biden-Harris Plan to Upend the Constitution
With one foot out the door, Biden is using the fading remnants of his bully pulpit to lecture the American people on the injustice of a system that he has upheld for more than half a century.
More Than Christians Were Insulted
Christians shouldn’t feel singled out. The Opening Ceremony was thoroughly post-modernist and PoMo is all about deconstructing traditional values. In that, at least, it was successful.
More Renewables Equals More Expensive Electricity
The solar daytime glut, negative prices, and community hatred of high-voltage lines is spoiling the market for developers. And not a day too soon...
Government Restores Local Decision-Making for Māori Wards
“There is no more local a form of government than individuals being able to decide on local issues at the ballot box” – Simeon Brown
Nurse Practitioners Can Ease NZ’s Healthcare Pressures
By recognising and utilising the full potential of nurse practitioners, we can bridge the gap in healthcare delivery and support access for everyone.
Government Introduces Roadside Drug-Testing Legislation
Police will now have the ability to conduct oral fluid testing at the roadside for screening purposes.