The debate on this topic so far on this blog has been interesting. First of all, I have no argument with those that say rules are rules, and therefore National should do as the speaker requires. Those that think that are entitled to their view. Secondly, I also understand the
Auckland Mayoralty RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. I had initially planned to complete all the ward contests before moving on to the Auckland Mayoralty, but that meant it
William Felt At the beginning of the year, Jacinda returned from 7 weeks holiday. 7 weeks you may say sounds like an awful lot! But anyway, she attended her first press conference on that day and it did not go well. Tova Obrien: ‘Her first press conference (after 7wk break)
Jacinda’s reception at the UN this year was not as starlit as it was in 2018. She was a novelty last year. The gloss does seem to be wearing off nowadays for Jacinda, as she pursues pet projects such as trying to control the internet, which nobody other than
Thinking about our relationship with the UN, who comes to mind? Her mentor would be proud of her pupil, and possibly even wrote Ardern’s National Statement for her, delivered at the UN General Assembly to a sparse, disinterested and partially comatose audience. Predictably, Ardern spoke of “kindness” and “climate
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was sent a text message commending the decision to grant Karel Sroubek residency by someone who is both a friend of the Czech drug-smuggler and an acquaintance of hers. That man was Richie Hardcore, whose Instagram’s account shows him posing with Ardern in multiple
It was a packed house. And the poor chap from Grenada was trying so hard to stifle his yawn. A study in non-engagement. Devices and the chap next door were much more interesting than the speaker. How much longer is she going to witter on? Even the NZ delegation
Transcribing the part-time PM’s interviews can be a nightmare. When she is feeling the pressure, words come out rapid fire, which combined with her characteristic sloppy diction makes her very hard to understand. She is also rewriting the English language as we know it, and this guide will
That NZ history will be taught in schools, as if it hadn’t been before, has prompted some cynical responses, perhaps rightly so. In voicing her announcement regarding the subject our Prime Minister used the word ‘compulsory’ which suggests a standardised core curriculum. It is the possible content of such
As if we didn’t already know… Bryce Edwards writes for The Guardian this week and expresses disappointment that Jacinda, known as the anti-Trump, is clearly nothing of the sort. To be honest, I am somewhat relieved that she does not appear to have been as rude to him
A climate skeptic answers the fiery rhetoric of the Left’s star propagandist [Note: Greta’s speech is reprinted below. My responses are in italics. If it turns out there were errors in transcription—as seems likely—I’ll try to update with corrections. I apologise for the snarky tone,
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The last thing you should do, if your city is gridlocked with traffic, is get a Green MP involved. Unfortunately, this inept government has an associate transport minister who is also a Green MP. Anyone with a modicum of sense would know that this is not going to work. The
If the BFD was a person it would eat a BFD breakfast with all the trimmings and it would have to include black pudding because a full breakfast should always include slices of black pudding fried to perfection. The black pudding would accompany mouth watering bacon made the way it
