Another Nail in the Media Coffin
How my personal consumption might offer some ideas for the future.
NZ Politics
Bumbling National Outdone by Junior Partner
The quasi-libertarian ACT Party, out of all proportion to their numbers in government, are focused on genuinely reformative proposals that will significantly change the way future governments operate.
Chris, You Are Not Meeting Your KPIs
Tut, tut. Not good enough, Chris. Hell, even Hipkins is doing better than you.
Is a Second Term Likely?
I address the one question constantly put to me over the summer break – can the current government get a second term of office?
NZ Politics Daily: 24 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards LUXON STATE OF THE NATION SPEECH, ECONOMY Toby Manhire (Spinoff): Luxon launches year of growth with a war on nojo Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Presiding over a shrinking economy, Christopher Luxon decides it’s a good idea to grow it again (paywalled) Bernard Hickey (The
Seymour’s Stand at Waitangi: Defiance or Duty?
As David Seymour walks into the eye of this storm at Waitangi, we’re not just witnessing a political act of defiance: we’re seeing a man who believes he’s defending a principle against what he sees as the overreach of cultural interpretation.
Commissioner Condemns Brown Town’s Tiered Ticket Pricing
In her first media interview as Race Relations Commissioner, Dr Melissa Derby firmly rejected the concept of racially tiered pricing.
NZ Politics Daily: 23 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT Guyon Espiner (Listener): Is Christopher Luxon worried his party might reshuffle him? (paywalled) Jamie Ensor (Herald): Christopher Luxon goes all in on economy as National MPs accept reshuffle fate (paywalled) Jamie Ensor (Herald): Christopher Luxon expected to deliver reality check on what’s
Roy Morgan Poll Give Nats Some Hope
Luxon is going to have to lift his game or the open mutterings will turn in to an insurrection.
It Is a Religious Backlash?
Trump’s edict must surely herald a rethink all over the world.
South Island’s Voice Just Got Louder
“This is a great opportunity to deliver real results for the South Island, and I’m looking forward to the challenge.” – James Meager.
My Life Was Saved for a Reason
Christopher Luxon needs to take heed if he wants National to remain the dominant force in this country.
Equality Is Not a Dirty Word
It is extraordinary that needs to be said, but equality is not racist.
NZ Politics Daily: 22 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT, CABINET RESHUFFLE Jamie Ensor (Herald): National Party caucus meeting: MPs meet after reshuffle, poor poll result Jo Moir (RNZ): NZ political parties gear up for a busy 2025 Thomas Manch (Post): Luxon assembles his caucus after Cabinet reshuffle Roy Morgan: Support for
Gender Expectations: Both Sides of the Story
Had the NZ Listener published my story on the risks associated with medicalising gender dysphoric teens in early 2021, as promised, one can only imagine the ensuing discussions and impact it might have had.
Comments on the Inquiry Report, Part 2
It’s simply a plan for total population control at the whim of those in power.