The Consequences for Us
Both Trump’s and NZ Labour’s approaches have a logic to them within their domestic contexts.
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NZ Politics Daily: 13 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ABUSE IN CARE Fox Meyer (Newsroom): A day when sorry seemed to be the easiest word Gordon Campbell (Scoop): On The Crown’s Sorry Excuse For An Apology Tim Murphy (Newsroom): The politics of saying sorry Jennifer Montgomery (The Conversation): Despite the national apology,
Sucking Up to People Who Will Never Vote for You
Christopher Luxon has lost his political compass and now he is all at sea busily sucking up to people who will never vote for him.
Trump Victory Could Spark NZ Rethink at APEC in Peru
In addition to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and foreign minister Winston Peters, trade minister Todd McClay is also expected in Peru. For all three ministers, APEC will be a chance to meet more of their counterparts.
IINZ Reports MFAT and MFAT Complains
We have publicly called out the senior MFAT officials associated with recommending funding for UNRWA and we believe they may have failed to fully inform the minister about the serious nature of the incitement and ties to Hamas terror, just as they have misled in their OIA responses.
NZ Politics Daily: 12 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ABUSE IN CARE Steve Goodlass (Spinoff): For abuse in care survivors, an apology without action means nothing Stephen Winter (Newsroom): Apology will be hollow without meaningful legal and system changes Laura Walters (Newsroom): The big apology is here, including one from the Solicitor-General Bridie
Ayesha Verrall Cops Another One in the Chook
Perhaps the Auditor-General should look at the wonky advice manufactured to push an agenda from the Ministry of Health instead, after declining to investigate the Government’s decision to cut excise tax on heated tobacco products.
A Door Is Starting to Open
The blocks to public discussion in America and on the world stage will be lessened if not removed. New Zealand is not so isolated that this will not trickle through our borders into the public narrative.
Here’s Why Trump Won and How
I have no doubt Trump will do a great job, not just for Americans but for all of us living in the free world. A strong leader is needed right now and Trump is the best person for the rough and rocky road ahead.
The Right of Rebuttal: David Parker
Former Revenue Minister David Parker replies to our blog referencing capital taxes, which will likely dominate debate at the next election.
Council Admits Cr Bydder Was Right
Thanks to all the Cambridge people who stood up with me and everyone from around the country who supported us. I will keep fighting.
Trump’s Win Reflects a Major Political Shift in the US and NZ
The gist of Key’s observation does seem equally apt – there’s a transformation going on, and anyone interested in politics, economy and society would be wise to seriously try to understand what’s going on.
NZ Politics Daily: 11 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards TREATY OF WAITANGI, PROTEST HĪKOI Claire Trevett (Herald): David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill has political rewards for Act and Te Pāti Māori – but not for PM Christopher Luxon (paywalled) Jo Moir (RNZ): Treaty Principles Bill to put rookie MPs to the test Glenn
Face of the Day
Sir Robert Gillies, known universally as Bom (Koro Bombom to his mokopuna) passed away on Thursday, November 7, in Rotorua. He was 99.
One of Harris’ Big Mistakes
Taking rubbish advice from former NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.