NZ Politics
The Battle for Democracy in NZ
This highlights the scale of the challenge faced by the coalition as they defend New Zealand’s democracy from the constant attack of radicals now firmly entrenched within our institutions and political system.
NZ Politics Daily: 30 October 2024
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Human Trafficking – A Schoolgirl’s Speech
Twelve-year-old Gracie recently took the opportunity to bring awareness to the darkest of topics during class speeches.
A Bitter Pill for the Medical Council
Look what happens when dissenting doctors are criminalised.
The Left Need to up Their Game
If this triumvirate of species wants to have any hope of winning the next election they will have to change their specious tactics.
Owens Applies for NZ Visa Following Ban
Australia’s Immigration Minister Tony Burke has cancelled commentator Candace Owens’ visa, blocking her from entering the country for a November tour of live shows.
Labour’s Colonial Plans for Election 2026 Revealed
It will be fought UK-style over the level and types of taxes to ‘rebuild public services’.
NZ Politics Daily: 29 October 2024
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The Beauty of Winston’s Attack on Verrall
Claire Trevett highlights the beauty of Winston Peters' attack on Ayesha Verrall.
Face of the Day
If passed, MP Simon Court’s member’s bill would abolish all alcohol licensing trust monopolies. He says the current system is a mess, with confusing inconsistencies, monopolies and inflated prices.
Government of Slovakia Recommends a Ban
It seems clear that these are dangerous times for those with some level of influence who dare to speak against emerging global authoritarian rule.
188% Rise in Risk Among NZ Teens
Our legal advice suggests that the secrecy requirements contained in an NDA, depending on its terms, may be challenged in the courts and could be deemed illegal. Certainly any attempt to silence people adversely affected by a public health initiative appears to run contrary to New Zealand law.
Inquest Finds a Lack of Urgency
The inquest continues to probe whether regulatory bodies acted sufficiently and will assess the role of political inertia in delaying necessary legislative reforms to restrict firearm modifications and sales.
Is Prebble a Warning Shot?
Why then fire Prebble as the government’s only, lonely, warning shot? Why not clean out all 22 of the tribunal’s sitting members?