Failing to Come to Terms With Reality
Reti and the Health Service are beginning to get the picture, but they are not willing to spill the beans to the public. Both are defending their turf rather than face the hard facts.
NZ Politics
Were Scientists Really Leading the Covid Response?
It was the politicians who were dictating the science, with most scientists tugging their forelocks in deference to their masters, sacrificing science, ethics and the health of the people.
How They Induce the ‘Rainbow Child’
A pathway to distress via inducement. Join our live webinar on Tuesday.
From the Desk of a Male, Pale and Stale
Ideology and groupthink in our public service: certainly immoral and probably illegal.
A Softly, Softly Approach Won’t Do It
These investigations in Britain and Australia provide an idea of what New Zealand needs if it wants to take research into corruption seriously.
The Treaty of Waitangi Was a Deal – Not a Sacred Covenant
It is difficult to argue that Seymour’s pithy compression of the three key elements of the treaty doesn’t capture the essence of its purpose admirably.
They Are a Bunch of Crocks
When it comes to political matters, the bulk of the mainstream media gave up on balanced reporting a long time ago. It’s a global phenomenon.
It Seems NZ’s Parliament Is Unprincipled
One must ask – does NZ have a lawless, unprincipled bunch of members of parliament working in a lawless, unprincipled parliament? Was it revealed this past week?
Bless, Paddy Thinks Hugs Will Fix Wellington
Patrick Gower likes to think he is the go-to man for fixing all sorts of problems but it is highly unlikely he can fix Wellington with hugs.
Faces of the Day
PM Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say Auckland assaults are dropping.
A Much Improved Treaty Principles Bill?
Settling the treaty principles and closing the borders will go hand-in-hand if we want to embrace the ‘two people one nation’ solution that has been proposed.
A Good Minister Attacked by Media for Backing His Staff
Yet another attack on Winston Peters from the media luvvies, but this time it’s a non-story they are beating up.
Disturbing Data in NZ Assisted-Death Report
The End of Life Choice Act only provides a ‘right’ to one choice – premature death. There is no corresponding right to palliative care. Good palliative care and hospice services are resource intensive: euthanasia is cheaper.
