NZ Politics
Conflicts and NZ’s Culture of Complacency
Integrity must be proven, not assumed. Andrew Hoggard’s case is a wake-up call: it’s time to shift from box-ticking to true accountability, ensuring that our ministers serve the public interest first and foremost – and are seen to do so at all times.
The Treaty Principles Bill Got Throttled
‘The bill misrepresents the Treaty of Waitangi, undermines Māori rights and risks entrenching a narrow interpretation of equality that disregards historical context and equity.’
This Is a Shame, National and Luxon
Their dismissal of the will of their voters will come back to haunt them. We will not forget.
News Briefing: 7 April 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT Anusha Bradley (RNZ): Minister Andrew Hoggard’s sister lobbied him opposing tougher baby formula rules Bryce Edwards (The Integrity Institute): Andrew Hoggard’s conflicts of interest and NZ’s culture of complacency David Fisher (Herald): Winston Peters to deliver ‘roast’ as Whale Oil’
David Fisher’s Desperate Hit Piece Can’t Diminish My 20-Year Legacy
Fisher can keep writing his bitter little articles, but they won’t change the fact that I’ve built a legacy of fearless journalism that resonates with Kiwis who are tired of being spoon-fed propaganda.
Gay People Can See the Problem, Too
Ani O’Brien is furious at the cover-up for Benjamin Doyle.
Winston’s War on Woke Wows the Masses: Peters Surges in Latest Poll
Winston Peters has shot up the preferred PM rankings faster than you can say ‘screw the woke police’.
Face of the Day
The committee reported back on the controversial bill on Friday morning, recommending by a majority that it does not proceed.
Prebs Is Right
A four-year parliamentary term is no panacea to NZ’s stagnation. The problem is neither the Nats nor Labour have had a plan since 1993.
The Green Carousel of Freaks
If the Greens have any sense, they’ll turf Doyle out of their party as quickly as possible to eviscerate any suggestion of paedophiliac apologism.
The Time Is Now
The media provide the spin but the politicians need to provide the spine. The question is: will they?