NZ Politics
Similar Journeys Reflect the Time We’re In
The left-wing media will have you believe the current National Government in New Zealand and Republican party in the US have recently made major radical moves to the right. That they are taking us back to the ’70s or even the ’50s. That is rubbish and is a deliberate
NZDSOS Check the ‘Expert’ on the Platform
New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com Helen Petousis-Harris wrote a pandemic opinion piece It’s not the apocalypse, but yes, you should care, published on 20 February 2020. At this time, China – where around 30,000 deaths occur each day – had reported 2,121 Covid-related
Another Day and Another Labour Landmine
Now that someone sensible is looking over our country’s books, we are starting to discover just how large the economic problem that Labour has left us actually is. It’s large and getting larger. At some point the blame needs to be sheeted home to Grant Robertson; he’s
Big NZ Dwarfs Big Oz
As I recently reported, the Albanese government is trying to convince Australians that a paltry 10 per cent reduction of record-high immigration levels is some kind of big deal. Australians aren’t falling for it. Would that New Zealanders could wring even that much concession from their elites. Immigration
Push Is Coming to Shove
Chris Trotter Victoria University of Wellington democracyproject.nz LAST WEEK The Waitangi Tribunal released Tino Rangatiratanga me te Kawanatanga: The Report on Stage 2 of the Te Paparahi o Te Raki Inquiry(Wai 1040). For the sake of brevity, I shall refer to this spawling document as the Northland Report.
All Fluff and Bluster
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The True and Authentic Voice of Maori
Lindsay Mitchell bassettbrashandhide.com Over the past week, New Zealand has seen the Maori Party forcefully assert that it is the true and authentic voice of Maori, and other parties equally strongly assert the Maori Party does not own Maori. Neither faction has provided factual evidence for their position although
Winston Is Back, Front and Centre
Like many, I had reservations about the possible inclusion of Winston Peters and NZ First in any coalition arrangement post-election. Many of my reasons have been well traversed and need not be repeated here. Since the election there have been signs that my reservations may be unfounded. The first
The Return of Partnership Schools in NZ
Alwyn Poole Founded and was the head of Mt Hobson Middle School in Auckland for 18 years. MH Academy is now an in person private school for Year 11 – 13. There is now a nationwide online provision called Mt Hobson Academy Connected for Years 1 – 13. alwynpoole.substack.com The
Nobody Cares About Your Health More Than You Do
I don’t know whether the New Zealand whistleblower data stacks up to support New Zealand’s excess deaths but quite frankly I don’t care. I’m not so cold-hearted as to apprise my nearest and dearest jabbed and boosted that NZ data supports the prediction that the
TV One Journalists Don’t Notice New Govt
Michael Bassett Political historian Michael Bassett CNZM is the author of 15 books, was a regular columnist for the Fairfax newspapers and a former Minister in the 1984-1990 governments bassettbrashandhide.com As we already know, adjusting to the arrival of new leaders in the Beehive is proving difficult for
Joint Statement From the Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister Australia, Canada, and New Zealand mourn every Israeli and Palestinian innocent life which has been lost in this conflict and express our condolences to all families and communities affected by the violence. We unequivocally condemn Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel on October 7, the
NZ First Overtakes Act in Latest Poll
NZ First has overtaken the Act Party in the latest Taxpayers’ Union/Curia poll. Imagine what the government would have looked like had NZ First got 8.1% in the election. There would be several more freedom candidates there. But while NZ First’s support has risen, both National’s
Real Consequences Instead of Fast Food
Hon Karen Chhour Minister for Children Assaults and unlawful behaviour within Oranga Tamariki’s youth justice facilities are unacceptable and offenders should receive proper consequences for their actions. Last night a fight broke out in the Muriwai Unit at Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Residence in Christchurch. Five young people
Face of the Day
Todd Stephenson ACT’s Health and Public Service spokesperson In light of the resignation of Sir Collin Tukuitonga from a number of advisory roles, ACT welcomes the resignation of any public officials who can’t bring themselves to implement the programme outlined by the elected Government. Public servants are employed