Fluency for the Few, Cost for the Many
Why you’re paying for a language almost no one uses – or understands.
NZ Politics
Gen Z Men Are More Conservative
Graduating post Covid-19 has significantly shaped and impacted Gen Z’s political and social views.
On Behalf of Vanessa’s* Parents
In response to David Farrier’s blog, Paul Thistoll’s behaviour, and David Fisher’s upcoming article: It is appalling that the details of the most devastating aspects of our family life is being used by activists to paint us as bad parents.
News Briefing: 19 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, TRADE Phil Pennington (RNZ): Why NZ's involvement in possible US-Iran war may hang on Europe Adam Pearse (Herald): New Zealand pauses Cook Islands funding over China deal stoush Laura Walters (Newsroom): Confusion as NZ becomes midpoint on China route
Ngāpuhi’s Treaty Settlement Saga: Time to Call It Quits?
Give Ngāpuhi a deadline to get their house in order – say, 12 months and if they can’t come to the table with a unified proposal, the Crown should walk away. No more meetings, no more ‘progress reports’ and no more excuses.
More Concerns With Euthanasia in New Zealand
The author argues that presenting euthanasia as a compassionate option is misleading when basic end-of-life care is so unevenly distributed.
Let’s Make New Zealand Secular
Or keep playing this two-tier tribal game until the entire country’s run like a mana-based Monopoly board.
The Pro Ana Link
If nothing else, Farrier’s story successfully exposes the tactics of the gender zealots. Ideology trumps reality and, in this case, compassion.
She’s Back and So Is the Austerity
It’s as if she’s been wheeled out as a kind of ready-made austerity dispenser, a convenient tool to guilt and whip the already battered, overtaxed and overcharged people of New Zealand.
What Is With the China Blindness?
Why do ‘yesterday’s leaders’ desire to cozy up with the totalitarian regime running China?
News Briefing: 18 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR Alice Neville (Spinoff): The secretive Tory donor with the golden visa – and the ear of the Beehive Tim Murphy (Newsroom): Heavily criticised SFO to lead drive against public service corruption Neil Sands (Law News): Serious Fraud Office asks government to overhaul
Labour’s Nasty Streak Laid Bare as MPs Swear and Sneer at Seymour
Labour’s Nasty Party reputation is well-earned and no amount of crocodile tears will wash it away. Next time Russell or Webb feel the urge to swear, they should try coming up with an actual argument instead.
This Just Makes No Sense
As I have argued previously, our model should be Singapore – friendly with both the US and China, but not in a military alliance with either country.
Polls Are Not Kind to National – Why?
If National doesn’t start listening to its voter base then the damage it is inflicting on itself will only get worse.
NZ’s Response to Israel Striking Iran
Christopher Luxon will have much to think about on his 12-hour flight to China. Israel’s strikes on Iran complicate an already complex geopolitical picture. The fog of war is here.
The Bureaucrats Who Are Crying Wolf
Why the Regulatory Standards Bill terrifies the Wellington priesthood.