The Kids Need to Memorize Tables, Basic Facts and Spelling
Do NZ’s appalling attendance rates reflect parents’ rejection of race-mandated education?
NZ Politics
There Are No Surprises
Watching the Māori Party implode, the terrorist attack in Manchester, and the response to the ceasefire proposals for Gaza – little of what is happening surprises me.
National’s Poll Nightmare: Luxon Sinks, Hipkins Rises and the Centre-Left Takes Control
This poll shows the centre-left can govern on these numbers and, with NZ First rising, Winston Peters might hold the keys again. But for National, it is time to wake up or face oblivion.
National Is Trying but Not Hard Enough
As policies go, it’s a plus, but barely positive and would rate a one out of 10 in the overall need for real welfare reform.
The Treaty Courses Are Just the Tip of the Iceburg
Te ao Māori remains pre-eminent at Auckland University.
They Are Ruining NZ MSM
New Zealand’s press gallery doesn’t just fail to hold power to account, it is part of the power it’s meant to watch.
The Greens Have Crossed a Line They Cannot Take Back
It is time to stop pretending these activists are victims. They are not. They are participants in a dangerous new culture of intimidation.
Winston Peters Tells Gaza Flotilla Fools to Foot Their Own Bill Home
Let these useful idiots pay their own way home and reflect on their choices.
Point the Hose at the Fire
Seems not to matter much who is leading in National on education, there are the same themes and faults.
Willis Is Correct, the Economy Is OK
By the time the current government took office, the stagflationary spiral was already well underway.
Banks: The Hidden Cost of Excessive Regulation
When bank capital requirements are excessive, the real victims are New Zealand borrowers. The banks themselves will adapt. But borrowers will face higher costs and constrained credit.
Do You Remember Kelvin Davis?
When establishing the Office for Māori Crown Relations in 2019, I bet Kelvin never imagined his reach would go so far! Oh, and a postscript on the MACA legislation: Te Pāti Māori will repeal this legislation in their first 100 days!
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 19 – Simon Anderson
In Episode 19 of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam talks to citizen journalist Simon Anderson, aka SimonTV.
The Covid-19 Jab and NZ’s Health Crisis
It is remarkable that our health authorities, media and political leaders are still looking the other way in the face of journal publishing detailing the adverse effects of Covid-19 vaccination.