NZ Politics
The Hide of a Hippo
What’s the bet Tana will end up in Te Pāti Māori, and claim that the Greens are racists? I know who is advising her, and I know of their connections to Te Pāti Māori.
Te Pāti Māori Scandal Gets Worse
It’s worth asking how seriously Te Pāti Māori takes corruption issues and the untoward influence of big money in politics.
Health NZ Is an Omnishambles
Health NZ aka Te Whatu Ora is a shambles. It just goes to show that giving an organisation a new Māori name doesn’t automatically make things better. In fact, on the evidence thus far it is a whole lot worse.
Tantrums From Debs and TPM
Next time these risible claims surface, instead of throwing up our hands in horror, we should just laugh loudly and ridicule their stupidity.
Dealing With Today’s Small Māori Fringe
We can count ourselves lucky that the Māori Party fetches only three per cent of the total vote at election time and that, overwhelmingly, a majority of New Zealanders possessing some Māori ancestry give them a wide berth.
What Is the Role of Tobacco Interests in Making Government Policy?
It’s worth remembering that, ultimately, the cabinet has made all of these decisions on tobacco. It’s now on them to convince the public that they’re not in the pocket of “big tobacco”.
Govt Launches Academy Pilot for Youth
Teenagers declared to be Young Serious Offenders will face a stronger and escalated response, with more options for the Youth Court and Police.
No Hate Speech in NZ
Let terms like white supremacy, extermination and genocide remain where they lie buried – long ago and far away.
Get Rid of the Māori Seats
Democracy is one thing. Using it for vile purposes is quite another.
New Zealand and Defending Trump
A future Trump administration will be looking closely at New Zealand's priorities. Are we ready?
