Law
Sex-Based Rights Are at Risk
Sex is not a contested idea. It’s an innate part of human life and life in general. It is not specifically defined in New Zealand law because it has never needed to be.
The Law Commission Jumps the Shark
'Ia Tangata' has been published and it is as bad as I predicted.
They Must Guard Against Civil Unrest, Not Create It
The proposed changes to the Human Rights Act are not progressive, they are regressive. They undermine biological reality, jeopardise fairness and risk creating new injustices in the name of solving old ones.
Boomers up in Arms
There’s no good reason why a bunch of friends in what amounts to a private place, or similar, shouldn’t be able to enjoy a few drinks. I’d say the police are bored with nothing better to do. Or maybe they’ve been looking at the UK and thinking “If it was only like that here…”
Research Signals Growing Support for Expanding Euthanasia
Some of those surveyed talked of the anxiety about their work and not being open with their peers or friends about their involvement.
The Decision to Keep Epping’s Hotel Open
With the hotels remaining open, we are now due for yet more protests, yet more anger, and yet more public resentment over this issue. In the long-run this makes a political resolution, in the form of a change of government, much more likely.
Are Judges Guardians or Threats?
Judicial restraint is not a partisan demand. It is the condition for legitimacy. Without it, the apex court becomes less a guardian than a threat – and the ecosystem begins to fail.
Our Courts Are Undermining the Govt’s Intent
In this judge’s application of the law, the very clear message the ban is meant to send has been muddied and weakened.
Door Opens for Tribal River Claims
Putting the nation at risk to prop up a dangerous and highly destabilising law that was promoted by a party that is now openly advancing anarchy no longer makes sense.
Please Oppose This Bill
This bill is a threat to not only the vulnerable, but to every member of our community.
Booze Pendulum Swings Back to Sanity
A small swing toward freedom now means that the next small swing toward freedom will achieve more – likely following the next general election.
Reynold’s Vindication Against Higgins’ Lies
Brittany’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week may be just beginning.
Who Was Responsible for These Decisions?
Convicted sex offender cleared to work as store Santa, teacher.
Sex Offenders Should Never Get a Clean Slate
Predator Santa exposes sickening failure in child protection.