NZ Politics
A Vacancy for the Minister of Education
She has failed the very coalition agreement that underpins her government.
Of Course He’s Running
When politicians deny and say they aren’t at all interested in the leadership, they’re lying through their teeth.
Face of the Day
Just 22 per cent of students are at the expected standard for maths at year eight and three out of five are more than a year behind.
Yes, Politics IS All About Identity
Chanting ‘we are one people’ like it’s a magic incantation isn’t going to cut it.
The Rise and Fall of a Top Lobbying PR Firm
No one should shed any tears when such companies go under. They merely symbolise how the political system is looking rather morally bankrupt.
Higher Health Funding Won’t Fix Health
Until a government has the guts to make reforms that radically alter the incentives for the provision of health, I doubt it will improve significantly or long term.
Would Our Government Defend Us?
I hope it is only a gross double standard that they are applying to Israel – the Jew of the nations – rather than an honest belief that terror must not be confronted in all cases.
Green MP Julie Anne Genter Found in Contempt of the House
Another day and yet another bad headline for the Green Party. This time it is Julie Anne Genter who was found to be in contempt of the house when she went and stood over National MP Matt Doocey.
Government Restores Local Decision-Making for Māori Wards
“There is no more local a form of government than individuals being able to decide on local issues at the ballot box” – Simeon Brown
Government Introduces Roadside Drug-Testing Legislation
Police will now have the ability to conduct oral fluid testing at the roadside for screening purposes.
The Greens Are Demonstrably Unfit
The Greens spent last weekend highlighting why they don’t deserve our vote and they couldn’t have done a better job if they had tried.
Study Underway to Secure National Fuel Resilience
The study is a National-NZ First coalition priority, and its findings will support the development of a fuel security plan.