It’s Been a Time Coming
“I come to the dangers posed by the increasing entrenchment of the treaty in statute. The treaty itself contains no principles which can usefully guide government or courts.” – Lange
NZ Politics
Our Statements to the Royal Commission Team
It is a sad state of affairs when doctors feel they cannot speak out for fear of massive fines and/or suspension, despite the medical council providing no proof of harm to patients or the public.
NZ Politics Daily: 10 September 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards TREATY PRINCIPLES BILL Simon Wilson (Herald): Luxon’s choice: Kotahitanga or destructive referendums (paywalled) Herald Editorial: Act leader David Seymour has a goliath task to get his Treaty Principles Bill over the line (paywalled) Laura Walters (Newsroom): PM still hasn’t seen draft Treaty
Minister Hipkins Must Be Held to Account
Labour leader and former education minister Hipkins made maths mistakes and was dishonest about the economic implications of population ageing.
Here’s the Supermarket Duopoly Defamation Threat Letter
I thought it wise to get the story straight from the horse’s mouth, so asked Hazledine what had gone on. He says he was passed the lawyers’ letter and considers the defamation claim to be ridiculous – an attempt to “chill discussion” of the Foodstuff merger.
Is NZ’s Food Safety Authority Failing the Impartiality Test?
This second call for submissions opened a month ago, yet neither Australian nor New Zealand MSM have covered it.
Time to Break up the Supermarket Duopoly
An embarrassing big con is being sold to New Zealanders. Hopefully the politicians and public soon learn to look beyond the duopoly’s plea to only have tweaks made to their dominance and then genuine reform can come.
Two Suns in the Sky
For New Zealanders alive today, much now depends upon whether Queen Ngāwai takes after Elizabeth or Mary.
This Is Takeover by Stealth
The reality is that He Puapua is alive and well in local government and in spite of the coalition pledge to ‘Stop all work on He Puapua’, it is now so rampant that it is threatening to take over the sector entirely, with very significant consequences for ratepayers.
NZ Politics Daily: 9 September 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards CROWN-MĀORI RELATIONS Joseph Los’e (Herald): Treaty Principles Bill: 400 church leaders want David Seymour’s bill voted down RNZ: Treaty Principles Bill: 440 Christian leaders sign open letter asking MPs to vote no Richard Harman (Politik): Seymour’s Treaty bill making Nats
The Christian Māori Monarchy
Christianity was at the foundation of both the New Zealand state and the King Movement.
Where Are the Safe Families for These Precious Kids?
While adult activists obsess over ‘culture’, children are suffering and dying.
Grocery Report Paints ‘Concerning Picture’
The commission supports reviewing the Fair Trading Act to impose stricter penalties for pricing inaccuracies, aiming to protect consumer rights and improve market competition.
Holidays for Everyone Else
If national holidays are going to exist, and I’m not convinced they should, then the last thing they should do is celebrate everything that New Zealand isn’t.