You know, I don’t pretend to be some all-knowing sage, but thanks to writing for The BFD, I also don’t think it’s a hollow boast to say that I know more about NZ politics than most Australian journalists. Pick any random Australian journalist and the most
Joe Spencer This week it came to light that the New Zealand Government is going to airdrop some free money to those of us struggling to keep up with the consequences of Reserve Bank-driven inflation. This is definitely accepted by many as great news; a respite at a time
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura Below is Stuart Smith’s response. New Zealand is one of the most diverse countries in the world. In virtually every town or city you venture to, every person has a different story, different ancestry and a different take on life. I’m proud to
Russia has blacklisted more Kiwis, including Matthew Hooton and Josie Pagani. David Farrar is pretty annoyed at missing out and so am I. What does one have to do to make it to the Russian black list? Call them Russian Orcs because they are acting like an inhuman horde after
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New Zealand First Media It is said that the “malady of the ignorant is to be ignorant without knowing it”. And so it has emerged in the commentariat of self-appointed experts on the issue of Electoral Law and its requirements in this country. That law of course has been
Here’s a question for you, New Zealand: what’s even the bloody point of your Bill of Rights? It is, after all, supposed to set out the rights and fundamental freedoms of New Zealanders – yet, its own text states that it cannot actually repeal, revoke or make ineffective any
New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out With Science nzdsos.com The phrase “anti vaccine” has become synonymous with all manner of wrongdoing. Yet in today’s political climate many who have developed vaccines, prescribed and administered vaccines, taught vaccine providers and coordinated vaccine programs are now accused of anti vaccine sentiment.
Nepotism is the practice by those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. Corruption is dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power. Not a lot of difference between nepotism and corruption, is there? But an article recently published online, if accurate, clearly
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura ESG has been very popular in the corporate world: visit any medium to large business and you can be sure to hear about their ESG credentials. For those unfamiliar with the acronym it stands for Environment, Social and Governance. It is laudable that businesses should
I am going to start with a premise, one most of us here I think can agree upon. The premise is this: the centre-right will win next year’s election because Labour will lose it. I use the premise not just as something we can hopefully agree upon but
David Farrar has a guest post from Jason Collie, a UK-based Kiwi journalist who has had an interesting, though fruitless, interaction with our Governor-General Cindy Kiro. Grounded Kiwis did a magnificent job winning its court case that the Government breached New Zealanders’ rights by effectively preventing them from
The Labour Government’s Cost of Living payment begins rolling out today. To receive this payment you are required to be residing in New Zealand. But, it seems a number of ex-pats have been notified they’ll receive the handout. And IRD says it won’t be pursuing payments
Lindsay Mitchell lindsaymitchell.blogspot.com Lindsay Mitchell has been researching and commenting on welfare since 2001. Many of her articles have been published in mainstream media and she has appeared on radio, tv and before select committees discussing issues relating to welfare. Lindsay is also an artist who works under
Information Opinion A story in the NZ Herald on Thursday singled out Michael Wood and Chris Hipkins as likely contenders to replace Ardern when she loses the 2023 general election. One presumes that if Ardern quits in the next few weeks (as I expect she will) her temporary replacement will
