Who Will Be First to Break Rank?
All 120 MPs’ mouths seem zipped tight about the Covid-19 vaccination.
NZ Politics
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.
This Is Labour’s Divisive Legacy
These dreadful developments were the result of Labour’s unmandated decision to increase tribal control over local government.
Why Can’t We Have the Debate?
Christopher Luxon and Shane Jones have both said that ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill is a dead duck.
NZ Politics Daily: 20 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards RACE RELATIONS, KORONEIHANA, HOBSON’S PLEDGE AD 1News: Poll: Just 10% think Govt's policies reducing racial tensions Jo Moir (RNZ): No lifeline for Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill after Koroneihana Te Karere: Koroneihana 2024: PM called out on policies targeting Māori
Face of the Day
The new chief human rights commissioner, Dr Stephen Rainbow, is defending himself against accusations of transphobia and says his views about the Israel-Gaza war won’t be an issue. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith appointed Rainbow as head of the Human Rights Commission on Friday. He also announced new commissioners
This Goes Against Our Rights
Luxon is taking away our right of consumer choice, our right to know what we are eating. In the near future “incredibly smart scientists” will be deciding for us.
Luxon’s Foreign Policy Address in Sydney
Luxon was crystal clear about his ambition when it came to defence. These words will be music to Canberra’s ears, but they could put New Zealand on a collision course with China.
Who Is Misleading the Public?
Hobson’s Pledge expects robust debate. We don’t expect to be subjected to a barrage of false accusations of misinformation, lies, racism and hatred.