On Writing to the King
Such comments reveal just how frayed the bonds of constitutional loyalty have become and how little stock the opposition parties now put in the democratic norms of representative government.
NZ Politics
NZ Politics Daily: 16 December 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT, THE YEAR IN POLITICS Bryce Edwards (Democracy Project): Democracy Briefing: First Among Equals? New Zealand First’s year in government Janet Wilson (The Post): In the Age of Meh, voters are sending a message loud and clear (paywalled) Claire Trevett (Herald): Politician
The Pigs at the Trough Are Squealing
If we axed all of the researchers who have received funding in the past six years then I suspect that not a tear would be shed by voters, and the universities wouldn’t miss them either.
The Slater Plan – How to Fix the Ferry Problem
This is sure to succeed: it ticks all the necessary boxes, will get the support of the opposition and provides a real, sustainable solution.
What Do You Say Now, Shane Reti?
Starmer government completely bans puberty blockers indefinitely.
March for Life 2024
Right to Life with other pro-life groups supported the annual National March for Life on Saturday 7th December.
Are We Worried About Division in NZ?
Fundamental human rights for all should be the baseline for modern societies. We won’t stop fighting for equality.
NZ Health Minister ‘Not Convinced’
The Nursing Council is responsible for determining standards of competence under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act, which is currently under review, the health minister’s office said.
NZ Politics Daily: 13 December 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards FERRY REPLACEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Jo Moir (RNZ): Winston Peters says rail-enabled ferries are 'no-brainer' for Interislander replacements Heather du Plessis-Allan (Newstalk): The ferry "announcement" is embarrassing Dom Kalasih (The Post): Rail ferry debate needs reality rather than rhetoric
The Green Investment Fund Should Be Liquidated
Turns out its “cornerstone partner” was not made of stone, but subject to liquefaction.
I Doubt Will Anyone Notice
Health bosses are swinging the axe half-heartedly, announcing hundreds more jobs are to go. They should be announcing thousands of cuts, not hundreds.
Beware of This ‘Te Tiriti’ Sillyness
She wants something akin to South Africa’s former system of apartheid for us. Seventeen per cent on top pulling all the strings and 83 per cent putting up with whatever the minority wants to do.
‘A Woke Academia Virus’ in the Council
One of the more significant additions involves requiring nurses to “describe the impact of colonisation and social determinants on health and wellbeing”.