Counting the Cost
For all the gravitas which Dame Marilyn’s involvement has conferred upon PSCPE, it is important not to lose sight of the fact that it represents a deliberate attempt to morally overpower what is now the law of the land.
NZ Politics
Bishop Will Replace Luxon as Prime Minister Before 2026
Bishop’s mullet-wearing days symbolise a genuine Kiwi identity: authentic, relatable and approachable, versus Luxon, who is often perceived as a career politician lacking that essential Kiwi connection.
Treason – by Any Other Name
The NZ government wants to increase the permitted residual amounts of glyphosate by up to 100 times on crops that provide food eaten every day by New Zealanders. Based on the history of this product it will damage the health of our people and poison our food and our soil.
It’s Slow but It’s Progress
However, I doubt progress would be made at all if ACT were not in the coalition Government, so credit should be given where it is due.
Winston Tells It Like It Is
We might have had some problems with Winston in the past but right now we need him, and his right hand man, Shane Jones, more than ever. They are not afraid to tell it like it is. They are a rare breed in today’s political landscape.
Te Partly Māori vs Commonsense
Modern failure on so many fronts of Māori society points to the worthlessness of their leaders.
News Briefing: 30 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards RMA, ENVIRONMENT Lillian Hanly and Giles Dexter (RNZ): Farmers hail end of 'unworkable' RMA, Greens say changes dismantle protections Jamie Ensor and Julia Gabel (Herald): Major proposed changes to Resource Management Act outlined for freshwater, infrastructure, farming Russell Palmer (RNZ): Sweeping RMA
RMA Reform: Finally Slaying the Bureaucratic Beast That’s Strangled New Zealand
Palmer and Upton’s legacy of economic sabotage has held New Zealand back long enough. These reforms are the first real swing at dismantling their mess. If we get this right, we can unleash the potential of our farmers, builders and miners and build a country where progress isn’t a pipe dream.
Face of the Day
Graham Bloxham, who announced in January that he was running for Wellington mayor, was arrested earlier this month and charged with failing to stop for police.
Council Accused of Sabotaging Free Parking Trial
Keown said the situation exposed a deeper culture issue inside the council. “There’s clearly an anti-car ideology driving decisions behind the scenes.
Why Not Just Cancel NZ’s Debt?
This means the only thing stopping the government from defaulting is fear.
Dead or Alive? MOH Has No Idea
It’s nearly impossible to say New Zealand’s euthanasia regime is safe when the Ministry of Health can’t even add up the numbers correctly (again).
Civil Servants Take the Piss with Leaked Crackdown Email – Time to Get Serious
Enough is enough. The civil servants and their media enablers have had their fun. It’s time to remind them who they work for – and it’s not themselves.
News Briefing: 29 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PUBLIC SERVICE RNZ: 'Chilling effect': Union raises concerns over ministers' interference after leaks John Gerritsen (RNZ): Education Ministry asks RNZ to help investigation into leaks - we declined RNZ: Drip, drip, drip: NZ's biggest political leaks Azaria Howell (Herald)