Why Can’t We Have the Debate?
Christopher Luxon and Shane Jones have both said that ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill is a dead duck.
NZ Politics
NZ Politics Daily: 20 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards RACE RELATIONS, KORONEIHANA, HOBSON’S PLEDGE AD 1News: Poll: Just 10% think Govt's policies reducing racial tensions Jo Moir (RNZ): No lifeline for Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill after Koroneihana Te Karere: Koroneihana 2024: PM called out on policies targeting Māori
Face of the Day
The new chief human rights commissioner, Dr Stephen Rainbow, is defending himself against accusations of transphobia and says his views about the Israel-Gaza war won’t be an issue. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith appointed Rainbow as head of the Human Rights Commission on Friday. He also announced new commissioners of
This Goes Against Our Rights
Luxon is taking away our right of consumer choice, our right to know what we are eating. In the near future “incredibly smart scientists” will be deciding for us.
Luxon’s Foreign Policy Address in Sydney
Luxon was crystal clear about his ambition when it came to defence. These words will be music to Canberra’s ears, but they could put New Zealand on a collision course with China.
Who Is Misleading the Public?
Hobson’s Pledge expects robust debate. We don’t expect to be subjected to a barrage of false accusations of misinformation, lies, racism and hatred.
Is NIWA Under Political Pressure?
Disputing the existence of previous storms is pretty stupid... or is it?
Should a Former Act Lobbyist Be in Charge of Gun Reforms?
“While the Police Association feel that they’ve been excluded, we have actually included New Zealand Police who represent all of the frontline, not just those that belong to the union” – McKee
2+2=5 Is a Vital Equation
Abandoning common sense is always the first step in a democratic society’s self-destructive descent towards dystopia.
NZ Politics Daily: 19 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, LOBBYING, POLITICAL INTEGRITY 1News: Q+A: NZ's political lobbying, donations rules need tightening - think tank Derek Cheng (Herald): Political corruption, donations and lobbying in New Zealand: New report from the Helen Clark Foundation on rules in need of overhaul (paywalled)
The Waitangi Tribunal Report Was Predictable
Seymour’s courageous but who will support him?
1NEWS Carries Water for Chris Cahill
1News continues to push the Police Association’s agenda against Nicole McKee. It is a farcical argument, but it seems it is growing legs as the police union boss comes under fire for his botched police pay negotiations.
That’s What You Get for the Welcome to Country Rubbish
Proposed ‘marae’ in a Sydney park sets off a cross-cultural ‘indigenous’ punch-on.
The Treaty of Waitangi Is Liberal
If you want to end democracy, and restore the glories of hereditary aristocracy, then you’re going to need a war cry that’s a little more radical.
Replay Radio – The Crunch
Cam speaks with guests "Gareth" about his special visit from Police and Hugh Devereaux-Mack about the appalling attack on Nicole McKee byt Chris Cahill.
We’re Trying to Outdo One Another Again
Australia and NZ are locked in a downward race on education.