It Is Official
The Royal Society of NZ’s race-based funding is a constitutional requirement.
NZ Politics
Why I Am No Longer a Zionist
How can the West continue a relationship with a country that demands so much and gives so little in return? And how can I continue to advocate for this relationship? My views began to change after the most recent conflict.
Treaty Principles Bill: Why All the Fuss?
The bill runs roughshod over the judiciary and that’s a bad idea.
The Treaty Principles Debate and Us
The reality is that parliament’s Māori seats have been weaponised.
NZ Politics Daily: 25 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT, TREATY PRINCIPLES BILL Andrea Vance (Sunday Star Times): Ripples of discontent: The second-year test for Luxon and co (paywalled) Justin Hu (1News): Q+A: Treaty bill: ACT leader Seymour on coalition partners' disagreement Craig McCulloch (RNZ): The government turns one: PM Christopher
We’re Having the Debate, Ready or Not
So, here’s what’s going to happen: National and Labour are going to bleed support.
Is There a Reasonable Compromise on Maori Independence?
The idea is to take existing Māori land (already defined in legislation) and create a local council for each iwi or hapū that wants to take this model. The largest bits of contiguous land any iwi or hapū own would be sufficient.
Who Is Conning Whom?
The prime minister’s attention was caught by David Seymour: “Prime minister, I think I have a solution to the crime problem.”
Setting the Record Straight
In both countries they overwhelmingly declared that they viewed signing up as an opportunity to ‘travel and see the world’. Patriotism never came into it.
A Message to All Graduates
Don’t apply to Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ Social Investment Agency. It’s a PR scam.
The Court Appearance on Wednesday
Eliana Rubashkyn is facing a charge of assault using a vehicle. The alleged victim is a male police officer.
Dame Whina Cooper’s Hīkoi Was for Change
This week's hīkoi was for keeping the status quo, the opposite of what the NZ Herald claims.