A Softly, Softly Approach Won’t Do It
These investigations in Britain and Australia provide an idea of what New Zealand needs if it wants to take research into corruption seriously.
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The Treaty of Waitangi Was a Deal – Not a Sacred Covenant
It is difficult to argue that Seymour’s pithy compression of the three key elements of the treaty doesn’t capture the essence of its purpose admirably.
They Are a Bunch of Crocks
When it comes to political matters, the bulk of the mainstream media gave up on balanced reporting a long time ago. It’s a global phenomenon.
It Seems NZ’s Parliament Is Unprincipled
One must ask – does NZ have a lawless, unprincipled bunch of members of parliament working in a lawless, unprincipled parliament? Was it revealed this past week?
NZ Politics Daily: 16 September 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards CROWN-MĀORI RELATIONS Janet Wilson (Post): The price everyone will pay for Luxon’s naive deal-making (paywalled) Danyl McLauchlan (Listener): Doomed debate around Act’s Treaty Principles Bill turns up heat on polarising issue (paywalled) Vernon Small (Post): The political game behind ACT’s zombie
Bless, Paddy Thinks Hugs Will Fix Wellington
Patrick Gower likes to think he is the go-to man for fixing all sorts of problems but it is highly unlikely he can fix Wellington with hugs.
Faces of the Day
PM Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say Auckland assaults are dropping.
A Much Improved Treaty Principles Bill?
Settling the treaty principles and closing the borders will go hand-in-hand if we want to embrace the ‘two people one nation’ solution that has been proposed.
A Good Minister Attacked by Media for Backing His Staff
Yet another attack on Winston Peters from the media luvvies, but this time it’s a non-story they are beating up
Disturbing Data in NZ Assisted-Death Report
The End of Life Choice Act only provides a ‘right’ to one choice – premature death. There is no corresponding right to palliative care. Good palliative care and hospice services are resource intensive: euthanasia is cheaper.
Orewellian Futility
Sir Bob Jones No Punches Pulled Wellington District Court Judge Peter Hobbs has fined KiwiRail $432,500 for passenger life-threatening negligence. As KiwiRail is a government-owned company, this financial punishment is pointless. He has effectively taken this money from one government agency (KiwiRail) and given it to another (the Treasury)
Review Criticises Council for Poor Flood Management
A review into the devastating June flood in Wairoa has criticised the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council for its lack of a clear plan to manage the river mouth.
Ancestors and the Culture Clash
In New Zealand, we are left placing a great importance on incorporating this part of Māori culture into our lives, which sees that you can be judged on the tribe you come from, your ancestors and even the mountain you grow up near.
NZ Politics Daily: 13 September 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards BUDGET DOCUMENTS DUMP, GOVERNMENT Claire Trevett, Jamie Ensor, Thomas Coughlan, Derek Cheng, Adam Pearse, Julia Gabel, Jenée Tibshraeny (Herald): Budget docs revealed: Warnings cancer promise was under-priced, Treasury wanted even less health funding Stewart Sowman-Lund (Spinoff): Peeking behind the curtain of Budget 2024 Anna
Olympians Call for an Urgent Review
The letter concluded by urging the government to show leadership in ensuring guidelines reflect both fairness and safety for all athletes, saying, “We owe our next generation of female athletes a fair, safe future in sport.”