The BFD Caption Competition
Caption this. Below are a couple of examples to help get you started. Stuff’s photo caption is: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins helps cut the ribbon at the new Puhoi to Warkworth Motorway.
NZ Politics
The Creeping Loss of Our Freedoms
he fundamental human right of freedom of speech is being threatened in New Zealand, and, if we fail to resist, we risk losing it entirely. The recent shutdown of Posie Parker’s Let Women Speak tour by protestors serves as a clear illustration of this danger. Another instance is Julian
But Joe Biden Was Right
Nicholas Khoo Nicholas Khoo (PhD, MPhil, Political Science, Columbia University; MA, International Relations, Johns Hopkins University; BA, Economics, University of California, Irvine) is Associate Professor in the Politics Programme, School of Social Sciences, University of Otago in New Zealand. University of Otago theconversation.com It’s not every day that
Humanity Is Now on the Block
Wera Sager When I studied German at Otago University, I was straight out of school with little life experience. It’s been said that children in a classroom may not remember much about their lessons, but they do remember how they felt. I clearly remember the warmth, tone, and cadence
Deal of the Day
Quietly tucked away under “Kahu” (Maori news) is this little gem at the NZ Herald. The Crown has handed over the 5G frequencies allocation set aside for Maori to the Maori spectrum working group at a signing ceremony in Wellington on Wednesday. The working group’s co-convenor, Antony Royal,
The Era of Complacency Is Over
Bryce Edwards Dr Bryce Edwards is the Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka democracyproject.nz Michael Wood has become a victim of his own complacency about conflicts of interest. He simply didn’
Second Term Government, Third Term Problems
Thomas Cranmer Thomas Cranmer is a lawyer with over 25 years experience in some of the world’s biggest law firms. He divides his time between the UK and NZ. He writes on Substack exploring issues facing NZ under his nom du plume, Cranmer. commonroomnz.com They say a new
Replay Radio: A Political Panel
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Hipkins Bonfire Put Out with Three Waters
Despite claims of a policy bonfire by Chris Hipkins, the Government is pushing ahead with its divisive race-based water policy. Auckland and Northland will be the first casualties, after new legislation was introduced to parliament this week. Auckland and Northland will be the guinea pigs in a revised three
Face of the Day
Face of the Day is accused granny killer Terrance Lowe Kiro. The man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods has pleaded not guilty to her manslaughter and can now be named. Terrance Lowe Kiro, 52, appeared in Whangarei High Court today. He has been charged with manslaughter, burglary and
It Is Time for Scientists to Set the Record Straight
Dr Guy David Hatchard hatchardreport.com Guy is an international advocate of food safety and natural medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Logic and Theoretical Physics from the University of Sussex and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield Iowa. He was formerly a senior
NZ Hits the Headlines in the Big Apple!
Once again, New Zealand is making headlines around the world – for all the wrong reasons. It was only a few months ago that the world was shocked to see a demented lynch mob baying and howling for the blood of women who dared assert that men cannot be women. A
Why Are We Still Waiting for Better Mental Health Services?
Dougal Sutherland Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Dougal is a registered Clinical Psychologist with 20 years’ experience working with children, teens, families, adults, and organisations. He has a PhD in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology, both from the University of Otago. theconversation.com In 2019
Labour’s Climate Scandal
Dr Muriel Newman Dr Muriel Newman established the New Zealand Centre for Political Research as a public policy think tank in 2005 after nine years as a Member of Parliament. A former Chamber of Commerce President, her background is in business and education. nzcpr.com New Zealand is officially in
Is Racism Justified in the Health Sector?
Don Brash Don Brash was Reserve Bank Governor from 1988 to 2002, and National Party Leader from 2003 to 2006. bassettbrashandhide.com I’ve just read a depressing defence of the Government’s policy of prioritizing Maori and Pasifika when it comes to surgical waiting lists. It was written by
