Rod Kane One of the good things about getting to your 70s and still having enough ability to walk or ride a bike and enough nous to argue in comfort, is the fact that we no longer care what you think. We didn’t get to this age because we
Hon Shane Jones Associate Minister for Energy Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is investigating the feasibility of reopening the Marsden Point Oil Refinery as part of the Coalition Government’s work on ensuring New Zealand has a secure fuel supply. An investigation into a possible reopening of the refinery in
Chris Hipkins has admitted that Labour’s flagship policies for the 2017 election were “undeliverable”, and yet they blew millions upon millions in trying to deliver the “undeliverable”. This is economic vandalism and proves that any promise they make in the future should be ignored. Worse though is that they
Brian Tamaki Brian Tamaki has spoken up strongly stating, “I Call for the Mayor of Wellington, Tory Whanau, to resign immediately if the Wellington Council does not cancel the investigations into broadcasting of Islamic Prayer Calls that they passed last week. The 11 Councillors who voted for this need to
The media has reported on a number of occasions the crisis unfolding in the water network in New Zealand. Various parts of the country are struggling with ancient pipes, leaks (most notably in Wellington) and catastrophic failures. The cost to upgrade the water network is well into the billions. The
Gordon Lightfoot whakatakitimes.nz TRANSPARENCY An independent investigation into the Deputy Prime Minister has found that the 78-year-old is probably not going to change his way of doing things any time soon. The research group, The Information Project, says that it was ‘very likely’ that Winston Peters would continue to
NewZealandDoc Philadelphia-born psychoanalyst, psychiatrist and author who emigrated to New Zealand in 2006. He retired from psychiatric practice in 2021, refusing to be inoculated, after working in the public sector in New Zealand. newzealanddoc.substack.com On the occasion of the first nationwide lockdown imposed by the Ardern government, in
Lyn F Having been an editor for over a decade, including subediting newspapers, I’m astounded at the state of New Zealand’s current mainstream media. Have reporters forgotten the creed of their craft? Are they not taught what true reporting is now? I’m beginning to think not. The
Al Johnson A few days ago a letter to the Chair of the UK Covid inquiry (led by Great Barrington Declaration author, Sunetra Gupta, of the University of Oxford) relayed their concerns on what they saw as biases in the inquiry and that key assumptions were being taken for granted
Bryce Edwards Political Analyst in Residence, Director of the Democracy Project, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington democracyproject.substack.com It’s been a tumultuous time in politics in recent months, as the new National-led Government has driven through its “First 100 Day programme”. During this period there’s
Chris Hipkins seems to have adopted a new strategy since losing the election: being a dork. Worse, he is being a dork dripping with disdain and disrespect. He is also using the tried and true tactic of every opposition leader since forever: chasing every passing car like a proverbial mad
Tani Newton There are only a few days left if you’re planning to make a submission to the Royal Commission of Enquiry on that thing. I’ve got mine done at last. For your information or encouragement, here is my reply to the second question: What should you learn
Carrie Leonetti Associate Professor of Law, University of Auckland Victims who experience family violence in New Zealand are treated differently, depending on which part of the justice system they turn to for help. But a new member’s bill before parliament could change all that. Currently, our law guarantees special
Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com Below, a typical Stuff story re David Seymour. Last week ACT leader David Seymour brutally shocked Stuff journalists at a press conference when he boldly declared, “one and one make two”. A female reporter promptly fainted while another vomited. Many male reporters present emerged ashen
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