Beware the ‘Ides of March’
Open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and all coalition MPs.
Culture
Saleem’s Ordeal Calls Iraq’s Future Into Question
Iraqis are preparing for parliamentary elections again this year. Saleem’s saga reveals that corruption, Iranian influence, and judicial arrogance are major obstacles to a freer, safer Iraq.
It Seems Nothing Is Safe From the Treaty
We have to bring an end to industry bodies having the power to impose political and cultural beliefs on professionals, who submit because they have to in order to obtain a licence.
The World Was Once a Better Place
I try not to bemoan the loss of ‘how things were’, and, rather, focus on how things are and sometimes wonder who thought it was ever a good idea to do things in a particular way.
Pharmacy Council Is Forcing Cultural Competency Rules
Pharmacists deserve the right to uphold scientific integrity without being forced to adopt ideological practices.
Another Thing to Hang On the Boomers
Boomer narcissism has led us down the dark path to a youth mental health crisis.
Pushing Boundaries or Agendas, Burnett Foundation?
Perhaps it’s time for the Burnett Foundation to reassess whether they are actually serving the community or just serving up scandal for clicks.
You Have to Feel Sorry for Tamihere
You Pākehā just don’t understand how we do things in Māoridom.
New Zealanders Once Were Proud
What has happened in New Zealand to allow this denigratory sentiment to have arisen? I proceed on the confident assertion that we are not all criminals.
It’s Not Really a Big Deal, Bro
What do they want? To put a face to my hot takes on cultural events? To make it easier for the folks who’ve threatened me to pop by for a cuppa? At the end of the day, I’m just a bloke sharing his opinions.
Phil Mauger Intervenes After Backlash
The reversal follows criticism from Christchurch residents, who accused the council of erasing history and ignoring public support for an official celebration. It emerged that council staff did not consult elected representatives before their decision was publicly released.
Of Māori, Welfare and Tikanga
Should the foolish members of the Social Security Appeal Authority be put out to grass by the minister? That, it seems to me, is well overdue.
DOGE Slashes $370M in Education DEI Grants in 48 Hours
The most recent round of spending cuts follows DOGE’s announcement of the termination of 89 additional DOE contracts worth $881 million.