Māori Party Thumbs Its Nose at Democracy
Takuta Ferris’ bill should be rubbished by all the other parties in parliament. But with Labour and the Greens desperate to return to office, I predict that their leaders will weasel over Ferris’ bill.
NZ Politics
News Briefing: 11 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION Eva Corlett (Guardian): New Zealand government sued over ‘dangerously inadequate’ emissions reduction plan Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Labour leader Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’ No Right Turn: Climate Change: Labour chickening out again Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): We are too
Luxon’s ‘Worthies’ Jab Exposes Climate Elites’ Disconnect
Luxon’s “worthies” jab was spot on. It’s a polite way of saying these academics are out-of-touch elites who think they can lecture a nation into submission. They’re not interested in practical solutions like New Zealand’s methane innovations.
Mental Health: What About Nutrition?
Food isn’t just fuel – it’s medicine. And in the fight for better mental health, what we eat may be our most powerful tool yet.
Dangerous Belittling of Our Freedom and Rights
People need to be clear about which principles are fundamental. Otherwise, hard-won liberties are easily lost. The government’s Legislation Guidelines spell out the fundamental importance of respect for the dignity of the individual.
Going Against the Current: Ethos Alliance
Ethos not only offers support for clients and assistance through its alliance of lawyers. It is also engaged in education via public speaking events and media work and vocational support for Christian lawyers and students.
Nothing Like a Biography to Remind Us of the Good Times
Jacinda Ardern was the most inept, divisive and polarising prime minister in New Zealand’s history. But she did it with kindness. Isn’t that great...
News Briefing: 10 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards NBR RICH LIST, INEQUALITY Bryce Edwards (The Integrity Institute): The 2025 NBR Rich List once again shows who runs this country RNZ: New Zealand's Rich Listers climb above $100 billion despite 'tough' times Susan Edmunds (RNZ): NZ's richest
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 6 – Anna McLoughlin
In episode six of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam chats with Anna McLoughlin – a communications expert.
Debate Proves Who to Vote For
The Māori Party will be licking their lips at this scenario because they know that the tail will easily be able to wag the dog.
The Dame’s Book Rewrites History
She remains totally oblivious to (or uncaring about) the damage her policies and draconian Covid rules did.
The Gaps in Our Laws on Covert Recordings
Police said the case did not meet the threshold for prosecution. This highlights the difficulties surrounding existing laws when it comes to non-consensual recording, harassment and image-based harm.
News Briefing: 9 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards TE PĀTI MĀORI 1News: Q+A: Te Pāti Māori won't put off potential Labour voters - Jackson Jamie Ensor (Herald): Labour’s Willie Jackson doesn’t want a ‘war with the Māori Party’ Craig McCulloch (RNZ): Te Pāti Māori haka: A balancing act
Willie Jackson’s Delusion: Labour’s Māori Electorate Pipe Dream Is About to Get Smashed
Willie Jackson can tell the Herald he doesn’t want a war but it’s coming whether he likes it or not. Te Pāti Māori’s not here to negotiate a ceasefire; they’re here to win. And when the dust settles, Labour’s going to be left wondering why they didn’t see it coming.
Te Pāti Māori’s Haka Tantrum: A Disgrace to Parliament and a Middle Finger to New Zealanders
Te Pāti Māori’s contempt for parliament is a microcosm of their broader contempt for a unified New Zealand. If they can’t play by the rules, they don’t deserve a seat at the table.