NZ Politics
Face of the Day
The committee reported back on the controversial bill on Friday morning, recommending by a majority that it does not proceed.
Prebs Is Right
A four-year parliamentary term is no panacea to NZ’s stagnation. The problem is neither the Nats nor Labour have had a plan since 1993.
The Green Carousel of Freaks
If the Greens have any sense, they’ll turf Doyle out of their party as quickly as possible to eviscerate any suggestion of paedophiliac apologism.
The Time Is Now
The media provide the spin but the politicians need to provide the spine. The question is: will they?
Willis and the Supermarket Showdown
It would be naïve to think that the supermarket giants will roll over. The lobbying machine is already moving. This is where Willis’ resolve will be tested.
News Briefing: 4 April 2025
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The Hypocrisy of the Green Party
Calling to abolish the police one week, running to them the next.
Willis Quietly Trashes NZ Banking
RBNZ independence ended on 31 March, 2025, the day she did the bidding for Big Monopoly Banks.
Why Did Everyone Defend Green MP Ben Doyle?
What separates those who think they are good and refuse to commit evil from those who know their actions will be seen as evil but do them anyway, is that the latter support each other. Evil always sticks together.
The Green and Māori Party MPs Need to Go
The country deserves better than what the current Green and Māori parties are offering. Taxpayers should not be forced to pay high salaries to people who are completely undeserving of their remuneration.