Foreign Interference Is Very Real Here
I recently gave a speech to MPs, academics, journalists, and the general public on foreign interference in New Zealand, sharing some real and personal stories of mine.
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ACT puts classroom order back on the agenda
The necessary powers may technically exist, but powers that teachers do not understand, trust or feel supported to exercise are of little practical value.
Registered charity behind mock beheading of Peters raises double-standard questions
Political satire must be protected, including ugly satire. But its acceptability cannot depend on whether the target sits on the political left or right.
Opportunity considers extending youth justice to ‘around 20’ after quietly dropping age 25 policy
“We believe in more rehabilitative, restorative justice approaches.”
‘Station for the nation’ bid rejected as DoC picks Ngāi Tahu for Molesworth
“I’m absolutely gutted. My wife and I put 24 years into Molesworth plus this last year.”
New Zealand is not replacing itself
“A country that cannot replace itself has no long-term sovereignty.”
Government keeps $50 fuel payment despite price trigger being met
“Given increases in the international oil price..."
Autism diagnoses triple nationwide, with fivefold rise among Māori
Recorded autism diagnoses in New Zealand more than tripled between 2009 and 2023, with an almost fivefold increase among Māori...
Growing rivalry: Is NZ helping India become a kiwifruit competitor?
New Zealand is not sending India SunGold. But the FTA ties tariff access to helping India become a far more capable kiwifruit producer.
The danger of unelected lawyers competing with Parliament
Former solicitor-general Una Jagose KC has warned New Zealand risks “sleepwalking” towards a breakdown in the separation of po...
Workers go backwards as unemployment hits 11-year high
New Zealand workers are losing ground as unemployment reaches its highest level in nearly 11 years and wage increases fall wel...
Te Tai Tonga debate offers voters four versions of the left
Te Tai Tonga’s four candidates agreed their immediate task was to change the government, while broadly supporting greater weal...
Bishop takes aim at activists using the courts to subvert Parliament
Attorney-General Chris Bishop says the government should act more quickly when courts interpret laws in ways Parliament did no...
Labour MP wants house prices down, but party’s health plan needs them to rise
Labour’s Mt Albert MP Helen White says she wants house prices to fall, putting her at odds with leader Chris Hipkins and poten...