NZ Politics
Alarm Bells Should Be Ringing
If they cannot even find three people to fill the oversight committee, how can we have confidence that the systems are working appropriately.
Our Rights Must Be Protected
Since Covid appeared, democracy seems to be increasingly the domain of the right.
How Christian Are the 400 Church Leaders?
How can Christian church leaders, the ones who preach God’s love to all his children, suggest that some are more equal than others?
Law Commission Posing in Drag
It is obvious we cannot leave it in the Ministry of Health’s hands. They are burying their heads in the sand over this issue, not wanting to offend a minority group who are holding sway on this issue
Do We Have a Cronyism Problem?
Prime Minister Starmer can claim that his new government is just doing the same as their predecessors, but that doesn’t seem to cut with a very disgruntled public. Prime Minister Luxon should take note.
NZ Politics Daily: 11 September 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PUBLIC SERVICE Glenn McConnell (Stuff): This Twitter account is a ‘national security’ issue Richard Harman (Politik): Inside the public service (paywalled) Brent Edwards (NBR): The case for making structural change to the Public Service (paywalled) Tony Burton (NZ Initiative): Demystifying the State Jem Traylen
Face of the Day
Christopher Luxon said health professionals were wrong to implement the policy and the health minister has now intervened.
It’s Been a Time Coming
“I come to the dangers posed by the increasing entrenchment of the treaty in statute. The treaty itself contains no principles which can usefully guide government or courts.” – Lange
Our Statements to the Royal Commission Team
It is a sad state of affairs when doctors feel they cannot speak out for fear of massive fines and/or suspension, despite the medical council providing no proof of harm to patients or the public.
NZ Politics Daily: 10 September 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards TREATY PRINCIPLES BILL Simon Wilson (Herald): Luxon’s choice: Kotahitanga or destructive referendums (paywalled) Herald Editorial: Act leader David Seymour has a goliath task to get his Treaty Principles Bill over the line (paywalled) Laura Walters (Newsroom): PM still hasn’t seen draft Treaty
Minister Hipkins Must Be Held to Account
Labour leader and former education minister Hipkins made maths mistakes and was dishonest about the economic implications of population ageing.
Here’s the Supermarket Duopoly Defamation Threat Letter
I thought it wise to get the story straight from the horse’s mouth, so asked Hazledine what had gone on. He says he was passed the lawyers’ letter and considers the defamation claim to be ridiculous – an attempt to “chill discussion” of the Foodstuff merger.
Is NZ’s Food Safety Authority Failing the Impartiality Test?
This second call for submissions opened a month ago, yet neither Australian nor New Zealand MSM have covered it.