If it seems from all the foregoing that I have become mildly obsessed with the NZTA and the traffic management racket, I plead guilty. I should get out more often. Oh, that’s right, I do get out often. It’s just that every time I try to go anywhere, road cones dog me every step of the way.
In her mocking TikTok video, Paul shared information that was confidential to the select committee. In doing so, she breached Standing Orders, which state clearly that such information is confidential until the committee presents its report.
What the Auckland Museum has done is an insult, a slap in the face to every soldier who gave their life for this country. They deserve solemn respect, not this rainbow-washed PR stunt masquerading as progress.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, THREATS TO POLITICIANS Russell Palmer (RNZ): Winston Peters declines Benjamin Doyle's invitation to speak directly Andrea Vance and Charlie Mitchell (Post): Businessman behind toxic online Benjamin Doyle campaign (paywalled) Bridie Witton and Glenn McConnell (Stuff): Green MP Benjamin Doyle dismisses social
Winston Peters joins Cam Slater for 90 minutes of riveting banter.
Doyle, who uses they/them pronouns, recognised they were “politically naive” in not deleting their private Instagram account ahead of entering parliament last year, something the Green Party advised them to do.
I've recently been talking to experts on charities and taxation. The message to government is clear – keep your greedy, controlling, fingers off them and leave charities alone.
The fight for integrity in politics is on, and it won’t be won overnight. Both the gentle persuaders and the noisy muckrakers have a part to play. This is the beginning of a new era of scrutiny.
The Greens, Māori Party and Labour have all been on the receiving end of Winston’s acerbic tongue, with his political skills far exceeding their abilities.
The HMNZS Manawanui’s inquiry explains. Poor leaders. Its lousy CEOs, bosses, inbred boards, ministers, admirals. Our non-human systems work just fine.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ABUSE OF POLITICIANS Anneke Smith (RNZ): Research finds rape threats against female MPs common Chelsea Daniels (Herald): Front Page: Female MPs in NZ report frequent death threats and harassment Stuff: Female MPs report widespread abuse and threats, study finds Anna Whyte (Post): Research finds
With National and NZ First posting gains, the right bloc – comprising National, ACT and New Zealand First – would clinch 64 seats if an election were held today, comfortably securing a second term.
“The city needs change and I have been approached by a wide range of people asking me to run” – Little
