What Is Conservatism and How Does It Benefit Society
In an era marked by rapid social change and uncertainty, Conservatism provides an anchor, ensuring that progress is made thoughtfully and without disrupting the fabric of society.
NZ Politics
Are We Being Set Up?
Could New Zealand be setting itself up as a testing ground or safe place for a biotech industry that is facing intense opposition elsewhere?
But Those Guys Are the Real Fascists
But do not be confused. Tamaki’s enemies are communists and they have power.
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.
How the Left Could Ratf*ck Luxon
This is a fairly simple play but the Labour Party is filled with exceptionally simple people who fail to make the simple plays time and time again. It is almost as if they want to maintain Luxon in place.
News Briefing: 27 February 2025
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Couldn’t Lead a Trail of Ants to a Jam Jar
After the train crash interview with Mike Hosking, it seems certain that Luxon’s time as prime minister may have come to an end.
Face of the Day
Palma’s visa expires on Friday, and Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk has, so far, refused to intervene in the case.
Global Leaders to Gather in Christchurch
The conference is expected to attract more than 1,200 delegates both in-person and online.
Add Your Name
A letter to our leaders calling for leadership and moral clarity on Israel.
Satirical Image of the Day
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Revolutionary Ideas
Why not do as was the norm when I was at school and we all made our own lunches. We buttered bread and spread Marmite, or in some cases jam.
All Aboard the Trump Train!
Can the Trump train derail NZ’s three big scams – the Treaty, climate change and Covid?
How the RBNZ Mistakenly Caused the Worst Slump Since 1991
Central banks are meant to smooth business cycles, not exacerbate them.
Who Will Be National’s New Leader?
Show me the money! Do something I can be proud of you for showing some courage! Take a risk that some people won’t like you for taking a tough decision. Stand up and take control. Stop being a nothing.