Yes, Politics IS All About Identity
Chanting ‘we are one people’ like it’s a magic incantation isn’t going to cut it.
NZ Politics
Replay Radio – The Crunch
Here is the replay of The Crunch from this week. Cam speaks with guest Marewa Glover about tobacco-control research, her latest findings and some astonishing revelations. Then Cam asks his buddies what they think about the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympic Games. Plus another Olivia’s View! Enjoy!
The Rise and Fall of a Top Lobbying PR Firm
No one should shed any tears when such companies go under. They merely symbolise how the political system is looking rather morally bankrupt.
Higher Health Funding Won’t Fix Health
Until a government has the guts to make reforms that radically alter the incentives for the provision of health, I doubt it will improve significantly or long term.
NZ Politics Daily: 2 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT Audrey Young (Herald): Battle between Act and Te Pāti Māori is out of hand – Speaker Gerry Brownlee must take urgent action (paywalled) Peter Dunne: Mr Speaker's Lonely Role RNZ: Flurry of mishaps puts spotlight on Parliament's culture Jenna Lynch
Would Our Government Defend Us?
I hope it is only a gross double standard that they are applying to Israel – the Jew of the nations – rather than an honest belief that terror must not be confronted in all cases.
Green MP Julie Anne Genter Found in Contempt of the House
Another day and yet another bad headline for the Green Party. This time it is Julie Anne Genter who was found to be in contempt of the house when she went and stood over National MP Matt Doocey.
Government Restores Local Decision-Making for Māori Wards
“There is no more local a form of government than individuals being able to decide on local issues at the ballot box” – Simeon Brown
Government Introduces Roadside Drug-Testing Legislation
Police will now have the ability to conduct oral fluid testing at the roadside for screening purposes.
The Greens Are Demonstrably Unfit
The Greens spent last weekend highlighting why they don’t deserve our vote and they couldn’t have done a better job if they had tried.
NZ Politics Daily: 1 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards HEALTH Thomas Manch (Post): Health NZ’s $1.4b overspend: Who knew what, when? Isaac Davison and Adam Pearse (Herald): Former Health NZ board members disappointed in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s ‘personal’ and ‘baseless’ comments (paywalled) Kate Green (RNZ): Former Te Whatu Ora
Study Underway to Secure National Fuel Resilience
The study is a National-NZ First coalition priority, and its findings will support the development of a fuel security plan.
Radio NZ Shows Their Bias
RNZ and Guyon Espiner deliberately mislead with a deceitful story about excise tax changes.
Such a Shameful Scandal, New Zealand
In this country we need to remove the blinkers, learn to be good parents, and make New Zealand a truly great place to bring up children.
Farmer Confidence Hits Near-Record Low as Pressures Mount
Farmers surveyed identified their biggest concern as debt, interest, and banks.
NZ Politics Daily: 31 July 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards HEALTH Tova O’Brien (Stuff): PM expresses confidence in his health minister despite several red flags Russell Palmer (RNZ): Health Minister Shane Reti faces growing pressure over Health NZ finances RNZ: Politics live: Health budget fall-out continues Richard Harman (Politik): Government’s HealthNZ