The Case for Bureaucrat Term Limits
If nobody should be entitled to govern forever, nobody should be entitled to administer government forever either.
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Aussies Boo Greens Leader at Protest
“I’m also going to acknowledge the deep history of this place, and the gadigal history of this place,” Mr Shoebridge said, before being drowned out by boos. He was also booed while calling for the government to pull out of its AUKUS security partnership with the US and UK to raise funds instead.
Wind Turbines vs Nature
From beaches to old-growth forests, wind farms are destroying the environment in the name of saving it, says Sandra Bourke. Greens are turning their backs as reckless renewables industrialise the natural world.
The Pacific Has Spoken. Labour Doesn’t Like the Answer.
Gavoka speaks of a relationship that he regards as enduring, rooted in belief and independent of political fashion. Labour speaks as though the Pacific’s choice of partners should be filtered through the politics of Wellington.
Defining Election Issues in 2026
Calling this a defining election is a complete understatement – the stakes are far higher.
Manhattan Wanted Manners, the Kids Wanted to Skate
Politics should be about fixing, not fiddling. Trump learned the lesson from his father.
So, Who Else?
Any candidate who is concealing having sought gang support is vulnerable to a reporter finding out or, even worse, blackmail by the gangs.
Moa Point and the Shitty Deflection
“Greater Wellington” sues Wellington City Council and Tiaki Wai over Moa Point sewage disaster.
Claire Charters Calls Democracy a ‘Fairy Tale’
While she fast-tracks her vision to enshrine Māori sovereignty into law, any clear thinking New Zealander can easily discern her radical blueprint would completely dismantle New Zealand’s democracy, replacing equal rights for all citizens with a divided system based on race.
These Are Stupid and False Claims
The economic effects of private companies can be measured in jobs, exports, tax paid and private gifts to hospitals and community facilities. The effects of organised gang activity appear in police statistics, hospital presentations, court lists and the documented use of intimidation and extortion.
Opportunity Needs a Reality Check
The centre-right option has many, many faults, but with economic growth finally starting to gather some momentum, we’d be crazy to put the brakes on – the way that Labour, the Greens and Opportunity want to.
Accountability Is All That Matters Now
Accountability will have to come through the justice system, both civil and criminal (with stiff prison terms). In my opinion, there’s no other way out.