He Is Back!
Early reflections on the results of the United States election, and how I think we can say that the results show a clear divide between the 'elites' and people at large.
NZ Politics
We Need to Transform Our Future
To put it into perspective, the value of the 1974 scheme would have far eclipsed the combined value of the New Zealand Super Fund at $79 billion, KiwiSaver at $110 billion, and the stock exchange at $165 billion.
NZ Politics Daily: 8 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards US ELECTION, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE Claire Trevett (Herald): The President Donald Trump-Jacinda Ardern combo did not go well but how will PM Christopher Luxon handle a Trump charm offensive? (paywalled) Thomas Manch (Post): New Zealand wanted greater ‘strategic alignment’ with the US - what
An Update on the Tamaki Trial
Of the thousands upon thousands of people who attended those demonstrations, it appears the only people identified and prosecuted were Brian and Hannah Tamaki, and their friends.
Actually Rob, the Opposite Would Be Better
Rob Campbell believes in a fantasy and is writing fairy tales about it – that the Public Service Commissioner needs to be free from political interference.
Over 11m Paid Out for Vaccine Claims
Compare this with the less than $150,000 paid out for ALL vaccine injury (excluding Covid) each year, in 2018 and 2019.
Surgeon Sounds Alarm at Stone Summit
Six brief presentations highlight the evidence that Covid vaccines are neither safe nor effective; call for an immediate halt to the Covid jab rollout; and call for recognition, justice and compensation for the ‘vaccine’ injured and bereaved.
Is the US Election Coverage Reliable?
Why would American voters be suspicious about their free and fair election?
The Real Problem With Mike King
The public should be very sceptical of this style of politics, and politicians should be pressured to rule out such cosy arrangements in future negotiations.
New Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle
Every Kiwi would be well advised to consider if Benjamin Doyle is the calibre of individual who ought to be sitting in our house of representatives “putting words into practice”.
NZ Politics Daily: 7 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards US ELECTION, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE Rachel Maher (Herald): Donald Trump’s victory: Sir John Key and Brad Olsen weigh in on economic implications Dan Brunskill (Interest): Trump makes history, NZ has to live with it Bernard Hickey (The Kākā): What Donald Trump's
NZ Politics Daily: 6 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC SERVICE Stewart Sowman-Lund (Spinoff): Conflicts over conflicts: Why perception in politics matters Craig McCulloch (RNZ): Costello's accusation has had 'chilling effect' on democracy, public servants say RNZ: Costello advice: Heated debate sees tensions boil over in the House
Who Is Really Making the Decisions?
Increasingly, decisions around our daily lives are being made by unelected, unaccountable, nameless managers.
Pet Project: The Waikato Med School
Key questions remain unanswered. Can the Waikato medical school, if approved, realistically deliver the promised outcomes of rural and primary care doctors faster and more effectively than expanding current programs?
You Know What Is Chilling?
Leaking and white-anting public servants are crying a river of tears about being held to account for their deliberate tactics to undermine a minister and government that they don’t agree with. Perhaps we need to drain the swamp.