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.
NZ Politics
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?
NZ Politics Daily: 4 October 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards HEALTH Peter Dunne (Newsroom): Govt out of pan and into fire on health funding Phil Pennington (RNZ): Analysis: Dunedin Hospital rebuild held up by authorities as example of 'lessons learned' programme Haimona Gray: Dunedin Hospital - A Mislabelled Failure Jules Radich (Post): Dunedin
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.
Moron of the Day
Judge Harding told Richard Sivell the maximum penalty for threatening to kill is seven years imprisonment. Sivell will be sentenced on 07 January.
Statement From NZDSOS on Recent Court Case: NZDSOS vs MCNZ
The absence of mainstream journalists at the court appearance of doctors challenging their regulator is noteworthy. This situation underscores the critical importance of transparency and accountability in the healthcare sector.
Housing Unaffordability
If the goal is to reduce new house prices then there’s a simple solution.
Lockdowns Being Used as a Scapegoat
Family First Statistics obtained by Family First suggests that escalating school student violence should not be solely blamed on the Covid-19 lockdowns. Radio NZ reported this week that stand-downs, suspensions and exclusions, involving assaults between students, rose by 23 per cent in 2023 compared to 2022. It also
Mandatory Course for ALL Uni of Auckland students
At universities there should be no ‘sacred cows’' like this.
Do Housing Assets Cause a Conflict of Interest?
The concentration of property ownership among MPs and the potential influence this might have on policy decisions, especially in a housing crisis, raises valid concerns about conflicts of interest and erodes public trust.