The New Minister of Economic Growth
National and Labour together bemoan a lack of competition, but they engineered it themselves by insisting public funds be used to underwrite our largest companies and business partnerships.
NZ Politics
US Senator responds to Minto's Anti Israel "Genocide Hotline"
Are we in danger of being seen by the US as no longer being an ally?
Looking At Waitangi Day 2025
National unity and pride in our country are being undermined by tribal leaders. Driven by greed and self-interest, they are sabotaging race relations to destabilise society so they can seize control of the country.
News Briefing: 7 February 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards WAITANGI, MĀORI-CROWN RELATIONS Simon Wilson (Herald): Act’s David Seymour, NZ First’s Shane Jones and the battles of Waitangi (paywalled) Glenn McConnell (Stuff): Inside the debate and drama of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds Brent Edwards (NBR): Honouring the Treaty would have helped
What Are You Afraid of, Christopher?
Christopher Luxon continues to be tone deaf, both to his members and the voting public.
Survey Shows Decline in Climate Change Concern
The biennial survey questioned 6,994 New Zealanders about their perceptions of life in major urban areas.
The Need for Huge Improvement in Our Education System
As education fails Māori, so it fails the country.
The Unwritten Rules in the Treaty
Why claims of a missing ‘fourth article’ of the Treaty don’t stack up.
Don’t Just Yell at Luxon, Demand Better Civil Servants
All prime ministers are political eunuchs. Please try to keep that in mind.
National Income Accounts Prove the Maths Does Not Add Up
National’s leader and finance minister have become hot air, all talk, no delivery and shallow slogans. None of their proposals have been worked through. None add up.
Two New Polls Increase Pressure on Luxon
The Roy Morgan and Talbot Mills polls will exert considerable pressure on Christopher Luxon.
DIA Blows Nearly $1 Million on ‘Change Agent’ Workshops
The revelations come amid growing frustration over government waste, particularly within the public sector.
NZ’s Gene Technology Reform Carries Benefits and Risks
A truly independent regulator will be vital.
Taxation Realities
Direct taxes have a negative economic impact and ultimately result in a lesser take than if they didn’t exist.
