Which Version Do We Want?
It seems foolish to me that mature people should want the current confusion over the “principles” of the Treaty to continue. For 50 years now, governments of all stripes have failed to correct the mess.
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NZ Politics Daily: 22 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT, PARLIAMENT Guyon Espiner (RNZ): Leaked tobacco lobbying plan for 'political pressure' shows tobacco giant got its tax cut wish Otago Daily Times: Editorial: As transparent as mud (paywalled) Tova O’Brien (Stuff): Minister calls Judge ‘Communist’ in meeting with seafood lobby
AMAZING! Christopher Luxon Discovers His Spine
Knock me down with a feather. I think I need a cup of tea and a lie down having heard that Christopher Luxon has told Parliament he believes Māori ceded sovereignty to the Crown.
A Perfect Storm In Fiji
The interplay between methamphetamine use, HIV and ill-equipped health facilities creates a vicious cycle that perpetuates and exacerbates each individual issue.
This Is a Dual Crisis
If both trends continue, New Zealand could face a shrinking, ageing population, with profound and catastrophic implications for the nation’s social and economic health.
Don’t Laugh, We’re Doing It Too
Of course we already have a fusion reactor. It’s called the sun.
The Power of Kindness: the Jacinda Ardern Story
An exclusive excerpt from her upcoming autobiography.
Who Will Be First to Break Rank?
All 120 MPs’ mouths seem zipped tight about the Covid-19 vaccination.
The Report That Politicians Need to Read
Without others to keep pushing forward its recommendations, those in power will too easily let it languish.
NZ Politics Daily: 21 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards BANKING SECTOR Lillian Hanly (RNZ): ComCom report: Willis adamant she wants 'action' on banking sector reforms Gareth Vaughan (Interest): Govt to act on all Commerce Commission bank competition recommendations to disrupt 'cosy pillow fight' between big 4 banks Jenée Tibshraeny
Latest Poll: Government Steady, Greens Down
On current polling the Government is steady, and, while the Greens have slipped, the next poll could be interesting after NZ First and National effectively signalled the death of ACT's Treaty Principles Bill.
Rational Objections to the 2024 NZ Plan Update
The embedding of exploitative pandemic ideology across all health and government services must be removed, and replaced with robust, scientifically sound and ethical policy.
We Need to Put Things Right
This narrative is false and most Kiwis, including most Māori, know it is false. We do not want to be divided by race.
The Truth Is the Truth
As the truth mountain enlarges, more people will come to stand upon it.
They Should Be Held Accountable
Former Labour PMs Clark and Ardern wrecked NZ’s Health System
Charter Schools Offer Choice and Chance
Tinetti has produced precious little evidence to back up her sweeping claims that charter schools are bad for children and their learning. She is simply parroting the union position.