The Government Money Tree and New Hospitals
A-plus appetites coupled with huge senses of entitlement usually mask D-plus levels of understanding about government and the resources at its disposal.
NZ Politics
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.
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.
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?
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.