NZ Politics
Some People Still Can’t Spot Satire
Satire isn’t just comedy; it’s a form of critical thinking, and if people are falling for the most blatantly exaggerated nonsense, maybe we need to start teaching satire in English classes across the country and make it an NCEA subject before things get even dumber.
The Punishments Still Remain
‘New Zealanders will see that for what it is’ – Chris Bishop.
Bravo Chris Bishop and the Coalition
Bishop and the coalition are to be congratulated for getting themselves out of a tricky situation.
The Nail in the Coffin for Maori Seats
Most New Zealanders will take a look at the disarray Te Pāti Māori have caused with their stunts and their defiance of the rules and agree that time is up for Māori seats.
News Briefing: 22 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards BUDGET RNZ: New Zealanders across political spectrum want increased spending on public services, poll finds Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Budget 2025: Nicola Willis to Labour: ‘Show me the money’ Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): National says Labour divided on fiscal policy - here’s what was said
Heckler’s Free Speech Tantrum Doesn’t Excuse His Employment Blunder
The heckler wasn’t just some random punter exercising his rights. He’s a vociferous DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) spokesman for Tonkin + Taylor, a company that prides itself on ‘inclusivity’ and professionalism, especially when dealing with Government clients like KiwiRail.
Why Is It Okay for Māori to Ask for Māori Nurses?
But racist when anyone else does the same?
Academic Freedom for Only Some
If universities will not defend inquiry over ideology, then they forfeit their moral and academic authority. The public, the students, and the ideal of higher education itself all deserve far better.
A Five Year Old on Q+A
It became increasingly obvious throughout the interview that, like the budget Rachel Reeves produced, it is based purely on ideology with no work whatsoever done as to what the consequences might be and how they might be mitigated.
This Is a Disgraceful Failure
Emergency housing is meant to be a lifeline, not a hunting ground for perverts like Ellis. MSD needs to answer for this.
Who Is to Blame for This?
There are laws that are doing real harm and I would like to see that acknowledged in the public debate.
A Case Study in Lobbying
It’s something of a useful ‘divide and conquer’ strategy. It’s been meticulously engineered and bankrolled by the business operators and lobbyists to be like this.
News Briefing: 21 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards TE PĀTI MĀORI SUSPENSION DEBATE RNZ: ACT asked for advice on range of punishments for Te Pāti Māori MPs - including imprisonment Kelly Dennett (Post): ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar sought imprisonment advice for Te Pāti Māori haka (paywalled) Russell Palmer (RNZ): Up for debate:
Te Pāti Māori’s Tantrum: Parliament’s Patience Wears Thin
Here we are, six months into this farce, with no end in sight. National’s dithering, Labour is hand-wringing and Te Pāti Māori’s still strutting around like they own the place. If this is what passes for leadership in 2025, God help us all.