Why Don’t We Trust Ordinary People?
Whenever I hear the descriptors ‘far right’ and ‘populist’, I hear instead the frustrated lament of the despised and disregarded ordinary citizen.
NZ Politics
Fake News from Radio NZ
Radio NZ writes an entire article based on nothing more than a guess and a political agenda
New Zealand Needs Leadership With Vision
Where is the strong leadership? Where is the inspiring vision that could unite this nation and guide us toward a better future? We need to reject hollow careerism in politics and prioritise leaders who bring real-world experience, courage and vision to the table.
How to Fix Our Councils
A guide to help concerned citizens organise for the next election. The system is broken.
Waking up From the Dream of Biotechnology
If we give in, we will be providing a helping hand to our ‘friends’ in America who will then toddle off to Europe and ask them to follow suit. “See, New Zealand did it, now it’s your turn.”
How to Fix Our Councils
A guide to help concerned citizens organise for the next election. The system is broken.
More Crime and Punishment Madness
I’ll offer generous odds both pieces of rubbish will offend again. And why not given the repercussions are so absurdly light.
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
This is a matter of paramount importance to the country as a whole. It is not something that should be left to parliament alone. The people have a right to a say on the matter.
Dame Tariana Turia – May She Rest in Peace
Tariana Turia and I disagreed on a number of issues, but I greatly admired her integrity and her courage. She was a fine New Zealander.
Shane Jones Unleashes from the Paepae
Shane Jones has taken issue with ‘tikanga’ at Tariana Turia’s tangi.
Submission Template for the Gene Technology Bill
The lack of a labelling requirement speaks volumes about the disregard of public wishes. We need more safeguards than those currently in the HSNO legislation, not their removal as this bill proposes.
How to Fix Our Councils
A guide to help concerned citizens organise for the next election. The system is broken.