Hamilton Leads the World
The public need a new crew who are prepared to trim the sails, change direction and make more than a few of the old guard walk the plank.
NZ Politics
The Moral Confusion of NZ’s UN Vote
What requires supporting a resolution that is not workable, evidently hard to justify, irreconcilable with New Zealand’s longstanding position, imperils the state in the Middle East with values and freedoms most closely aligned to ours, and puts us at odds with our allies and closest friends?
NZ Politics Daily: 4 October 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards HEALTH Peter Dunne (Newsroom): Govt out of pan and into fire on health funding Phil Pennington (RNZ): Analysis: Dunedin Hospital rebuild held up by authorities as example of 'lessons learned' programme Haimona Gray: Dunedin Hospital - A Mislabelled Failure Jules Radich (Post)
Labour’s Antisemitism Problem
Labour in the UK had a terrible anti-Semitism issue, so much so they needed an inquiry and the removal of some MPs. Labour in New Zealand seems to have a similar issue, but are strangely silent on the issue, even as their MPs signal support for the genocidal attacks against Israel on Oct 7.
Moron of the Day
Judge Harding told Richard Sivell the maximum penalty for threatening to kill is seven years imprisonment. Sivell will be sentenced on 07 January.
Statement From NZDSOS on Recent Court Case: NZDSOS vs MCNZ
The absence of mainstream journalists at the court appearance of doctors challenging their regulator is noteworthy. This situation underscores the critical importance of transparency and accountability in the healthcare sector.
Housing Unaffordability
If the goal is to reduce new house prices then there’s a simple solution.
Lockdowns Being Used as a Scapegoat
Family First Statistics obtained by Family First suggests that escalating school student violence should not be solely blamed on the Covid-19 lockdowns. Radio NZ reported this week that stand-downs, suspensions and exclusions, involving assaults between students, rose by 23 per cent in 2023 compared to 2022. It also said that
Mandatory Course for ALL Uni of Auckland students
At universities there should be no ‘sacred cows’' like this.
Do Housing Assets Cause a Conflict of Interest?
The concentration of property ownership among MPs and the potential influence this might have on policy decisions, especially in a housing crisis, raises valid concerns about conflicts of interest and erodes public trust.
NZ Politics Daily: 3 October 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards HEALTH Jo Moir (RNZ): Casey Costello will release 'independent advice' about benefits of heated tobacco products ODT Editorial: Getting on the case of Costello (paywalled) Bridie Witton (Stuff): ‘Resign’: Growing calls for Casey Costello to lose portfolios over heated tobacco products Adam
If They Aren’t Then Sack Them
Civil servants seem to be ignoring the government directive to get back to the office. Time they had a harsh lesson.
Why Stopping the Deregulation of Biotechnology Matters
Biotechnology experimentation is not just risky, it is very dangerous and a threat to our very existence. But, as Dr Fauci argued in 2012, why should we let public health stand in our way?
Do We Want an Utopian Democracy?
Democracy is not about variety, but singularity. You will comply. A discussion on how progressives have come to think that democracy should be a utopian system where everyone must hold one view, similar values and all vote the same way.
The Enemies of David Seymour
He remains pleasant and grins cheerfully as they call him a racist white supremacist and baby murderer to his face. This makes them hate him even more. It’s an excellent strategy.
Jacinda Ardern Cashes in on Her Time in Public Office
This idea that politicians should monetise their time in office is new. In the past, former prime ministers and senior politicians were expected to carry out public service after they finished their time in the Beehive.