Did Peters Back the Wrong Horse
Even Muslims are seeing Israel as the major player in the Middle East and, to some, they are the chief defender of civilised values. Netanyahu is now being called King of the Middle-East by Muslims on social media.
NZ Politics
The NZ Judiciary on Trial
NZ cannot afford to have activist judges effectively privatise our entire coastline to tribal interests to exploit for their own benefit. We would urge everyone concerned about the future of our coastline to send in a submission before the 15 October deadline.
NZ Politics Daily: 7 October 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards FAST TRACK, INFRASTRUCTURE Anneke Smith (RNZ): Critics express alarm at list of fast-track projects Glenn McConnell (Stuff): The details for each of the 149 projects on the ‘fast track’ list Richard Harman (Politik): Bishop answers the call (paywalled) Luke Malpass (Post): Why fast track
I Suppose That’s One Way to Find the Reef
The Navy parked their survey boat on top of a reef they were there to survey. I guess that’s one way of finding it.
Who Are We?
We must talk about the multicultural strategy of our political parties, because this census data is very important to them and their electoral policy.
It’s Not Bullying
The media are the biggest cry-bullies there are. They are wailing because Google is going to walk if they end up being taxed to protect failing media companies.
On Being a New Zealander
The next time you’re watching the All Blacks haka, turn the sound off. Trust me, that will convert you instantly to my view.
Do You Think We Are Rocksteady?
This is what I mean by ‘things have changed’. They see the Treaty gravy train ending and have a plan to make even more money.
Hamilton Leads the World
The public need a new crew who are prepared to trim the sails, change direction and make more than a few of the old guard walk the plank.
The Moral Confusion of NZ’s UN Vote
What requires supporting a resolution that is not workable, evidently hard to justify, irreconcilable with New Zealand’s longstanding position, imperils the state in the Middle East with values and freedoms most closely aligned to ours, and puts us at odds with our allies and closest friends?
NZ Politics Daily: 4 October 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards HEALTH Peter Dunne (Newsroom): Govt out of pan and into fire on health funding Phil Pennington (RNZ): Analysis: Dunedin Hospital rebuild held up by authorities as example of 'lessons learned' programme Haimona Gray: Dunedin Hospital - A Mislabelled Failure Jules Radich (Post)
Labour’s Antisemitism Problem
Labour in the UK had a terrible anti-Semitism issue, so much so they needed an inquiry and the removal of some MPs. Labour in New Zealand seems to have a similar issue, but are strangely silent on the issue, even as their MPs signal support for the genocidal attacks against Israel on Oct 7.
Moron of the Day
Judge Harding told Richard Sivell the maximum penalty for threatening to kill is seven years imprisonment. Sivell will be sentenced on 07 January.
Statement From NZDSOS on Recent Court Case: NZDSOS vs MCNZ
The absence of mainstream journalists at the court appearance of doctors challenging their regulator is noteworthy. This situation underscores the critical importance of transparency and accountability in the healthcare sector.