Counting the Cost
For all the gravitas which Dame Marilyn’s involvement has conferred upon PSCPE, it is important not to lose sight of the fact that it represents a deliberate attempt to morally overpower what is now the law of the land.
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MSM at Their Old Tricks Again
Ending birthright citizenship is not just a ‘fringe theory’.
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Bishop Will Replace Luxon as Prime Minister Before 2026
Bishop’s mullet-wearing days symbolise a genuine Kiwi identity: authentic, relatable and approachable, versus Luxon, who is often perceived as a career politician lacking that essential Kiwi connection.
Treason – by Any Other Name
The NZ government wants to increase the permitted residual amounts of glyphosate by up to 100 times on crops that provide food eaten every day by New Zealanders. Based on the history of this product it will damage the health of our people and poison our food and our soil.
It’s Slow but It’s Progress
However, I doubt progress would be made at all if ACT were not in the coalition Government, so credit should be given where it is due.
Winston Tells It Like It Is
We might have had some problems with Winston in the past but right now we need him, and his right hand man, Shane Jones, more than ever. They are not afraid to tell it like it is. They are a rare breed in today’s political landscape.
Te Partly Māori vs Commonsense
Modern failure on so many fronts of Māori society points to the worthlessness of their leaders.
News Briefing: 30 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards RMA, ENVIRONMENT Lillian Hanly and Giles Dexter (RNZ): Farmers hail end of 'unworkable' RMA, Greens say changes dismantle protections Jamie Ensor and Julia Gabel (Herald): Major proposed changes to Resource Management Act outlined for freshwater, infrastructure, farming Russell Palmer (RNZ): Sweeping RMA
RMA Reform: Finally Slaying the Bureaucratic Beast That’s Strangled New Zealand
Palmer and Upton’s legacy of economic sabotage has held New Zealand back long enough. These reforms are the first real swing at dismantling their mess. If we get this right, we can unleash the potential of our farmers, builders and miners and build a country where progress isn’t a pipe dream.
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Graham Bloxham, who announced in January that he was running for Wellington mayor, was arrested earlier this month and charged with failing to stop for police.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… monger (noun, verb): noun 1: broker, dealer - usually used in combination 2: a person who attempts to stir up or spread something that is usually petty or discreditable - usually used in combination verb : peddle Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Peddlers (especially fish merchants) have been called