The Left, Lies and Lawfare
It is puzzling as to why the left think this is the way to win elections. And for this reason, they have doomed themselves to remaining in opposition.
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What Does Society Expect From Fathers?
On one hand the state says they can impregnate at will and bear no responsibility. On the other, an Appeal Court judge, mopping up after the too-common horrible aftermath, claims there is responsibility. But it’s not one enforceable by law.
I’m Starting to Like Simeon
It’s clear that Simeon is promising to bring councils to heel and stop them wasting ratepayer money on bullshit.
The TPM Threats to Business
‘They have shown what extremist economic morons they are and how little they value the future of our country.’ – Peters.
NZ Politics Daily: 23 December 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT, PARLIAMENT Matt Nippert (Herald): Regulator to deregister Waipareira over political donations (paywalled) Luke Malpass (Post): A grim end to a very tough year (paywalled) Danyl McLauchlan (Listener): The year in politics (paywalled) Brent Edwards (NBR): Act Party’s ’triumphant’ year in government (paywalled)
Three Kiwis Who Should Be Knighted in the New Year’s Honours
...as symbols of how New Zealand still celebrates meritocratic achievement (or should)
Cycleways and Property Value Study Faces Scepticism
Professor Kingham, a former chief science advisor to the Ministry of Transport, is widely known for promoting cycling as a sustainable mode of transport.
When Ideologies Are the Rule
Mainstream media and our institutions continue to undermine themselves with absurd claims, mockery of the public, and censorship.
The NZ Govt Wants to Enshrine Mandates in Law
The Gene Technology Bill seeks to institute a revolution and it spits in the face of the public who suffered during the pandemic and who voted in a new government with the thought that things might change.
National Are Missing Their Weak Goals
They will fail to do what they were elected to do: they will achieve few reforms and drag out the economic pain caused by the previous Labour Government.
NZ Politics Daily: 20 December 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ECONOMY Gordon Campbell (Scoop): On Why We Can’t Survive Two More Years Of This Matthew Hooton (Herald): Luxon Government guilty of profligacy not austerity (paywalled) Brian Easton (Pundit): The Wing Parties’ Economic Policies Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Roger Douglas disappointed with Act, praises NZ
The ACT Party’s Highly Influential Year
The only serious restraint on Seymour’s power will be his fellow minor party leader Winston Peters. Christopher Luxon and National seem to find themselves repeatedly outmatched by him.
These Procedures Are Funded by Taxpayers
Health NZ say that since 2020 the service has been publicly funded to deliver up to 14 gender-affirming genital surgeries (either feminising or masculinising) per year.
No, This Is Too Risky
If the world’s most recognisable bioscientists can’t get it right, what hope is there for our government appointed local regulator?
