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The Spell Seems to Have Been Broken
The heaviness of a woke agenda, DEI and other absurdities have been knocked clean off their perch and thrown in the garbage truck.
What Happened to Lobbying Reform in NZ?
We believe that the most critical lobbying reform is the establishment of a mandatory register for lobbying activities. This is commonplace in other OECD countries.
Govt Can’t Win When They Feed Your Kids
I strongly suspect that the problem of giving a child lunch each day is less about financial poverty than it is about a poverty of sensible choices.
‘One’ Pain in the Arse
Isn’t globalism marvellous? Communication is difficult, comprehension nigh on impossible, everything is difficult; little is achieved and it doesn’t work but it sure is wonderfully diverse.
Prebble’s Letter Re the Tribunal
The treaty as currently interpreted has become a socialist manifesto and a source of never-ending grievance. I am not willing to carry out the Tribunal’s proposed strategic plan.
News Briefing: 7 March 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE Luke Malpass (Post): Suits in the White House and Phil Goff’s untenable position (paywalled) RNZ: Peters say sacking Goff was seriously regrettable, expert says it's justified 1News: Peters says Goff's role in UK 'untenable'
Far Goff, Pack Your Bags Phil
Goff’s remarks about Donald Trump have cost him the best job he’s ever had. Time to pack your bags Phil: you’re fired!
Good Oil General Debate
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Face of the Day
DJ has been sworn in as an honorary law enforcement officer at police agencies around the country.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… presage (noun, verb): noun 1: something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen 2: an intuition or feeling of what is going to happen in the future 3 archaic : prognostication 4: warning or indication of the future verb 1: to give an omen or
The Good Oil Daily Proverb
Love wisdom like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family.
John Tamihere’s defence risks credibility of kaupapa Māori governance
“What I do reject is the idea that every single time a Māori organisation is questioned, it’s racist.”
