Wellington Has Become a Waste of Time
Whether it’s Richard Prebble’s Waitangi Tribunal, or a whole bunch of other Wellington formerly prestigious institutions, it’s best to have nothing to do with the place anymore.
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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.
‘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.
Flawed Testing and Culling Drive Up Prices
The failure to contain “the virus” raises urgent questions about the effectiveness of current surveillance and response strategies.
Where to Now for Independent Contracting?
Independent contractors are the most innovative and resourceful of Australia’s workers.
This Is Not a Great Idea
Only wealthy economies have “green” movements and are pursuing them with mandates and costly subsidies. Green energy mandates and subsidies are exploiting people and landscapes around the world
John Tamihere and Te Pāti Māori Are in a World of Pain
The public won’t be told until late April which organisations have won contracts and whether WOCA is among them.
The NZ Initiative’s Exec Director Knows Better
So can the PM now come clean and tell the media how often he’s talked with the Initiative?
This Will Be Safe and Effective, Right?
If the Gene Technology Bill is passed by parliament, will this or other PC2 labs be primed and ready to start working on GMOs, also without the public’s knowledge or comment?
No, This Won’t Raise NZ Productivity
Although our top two politicians have never heard of the Feldstein-Horioka puzzle, and would no doubt label it a bit of silly academic economics, it is actually an observed fact which may be the undoing of the coalition’s ambitions.
Update on Our Campaign – Taking on Vested Interests
There are big concerns about the influence of business and money in New Zealand politics. It is how the system works and has always been a problem.
This Is a Rerun of the Playbook
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Farmer Confidence Best in a Decade
Farmers’ highest priorities for government action include strengthening the economy, improving the business environment and reducing regulatory burdens. Langford said the government had made a strong start in cutting red tape for farmers but still had work to do.
