Should We Trust Labour
There have been a few clangers recently. Some are hypocritical, some are laced with irony, some have both and some are straight out misleading.
NZ Politics
This Matters for All Whistleblowers
The Barry Young hearing on 11 December. If the court rules that only those with specialised expertise can have “reasonable grounds” to raise concerns, it effectively nullifies whistleblower protection for most New Zealand workers.
Health Select Committee Blows Up Over Nicotine Pouches, But Ayesha Verrall’s Hypocrisy Steals the Show
Costello is trying to balance harm reduction with protections for kids, but Verrall and her Otago mates are too busy protecting Big Tobacco’s pet projects. New Zealand deserves better than this compromised claptrap.
Face of the Day
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi argues that John Tamihere is unlawfully in the role of party president.
Will the Covid-19 Inquiry Deliver Justice?
Or is this another exercise in damage control?
The Battle of the Bridge
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has accused New Zealand Police of political bias and “double standards” after officers signalled they would not facilitate his group’s planned march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge on 31 January.
PATHA To Take the Government To Court
When we are dealing with treatments that affect developing brains and bodies, the adults in the room must actually be functioning, sane adults.
The Mythologising of New Zealand’s Past
Both stories matter. Neither requires the invention of mystical entitlement. A nation built on truth does not need to fabricate sacred origins.
Seymour Blasts Principal for Media Blitz
Seymour said the outcome was “always the likely outcome” and criticised media outlets that accepted early accusations from the school before any evidence had been examined.
Labour and Left Media Have High Hopes
Frank Sinatra’s last words before he died might just come back to haunt both Labour and their fellow cohorts in the media. He spoke just two words and they were: “I’m losing.”
Partisan Penfold’s Latest Attack
Paula has stopped pretending...to be a proper journalist.
Latest Roy Morgan Poll: Government Edges Ahead, But It’s All Smoke and Mirrors
In the grand scheme, this poll is largely meaningless. But it does shine a light on one thing: tiny swings in support could tip the balance and unseat the current government.
Labour’s Covert Influencer Says What Hipkins Can’t
Jordan Rivers has failed to disclose his employment in the Labour Leader's office.
The New Gene Technology Bill Protests
Co-organiser Karen Tonks says New Zealand First has the power to have the legislation thrown out. “It needs to be chucked out. It’s not fit for purpose. And so email all of the eight New Zealand first MPs. Send them an email and put the pressure on them.”