As the next election looms, National must confront its stagnation and the leadership question surrounding Luxon. Without a bold strategy to reconnect with women, address public pessimism and energize its base, the coalition risks losing its tenuous hold on power.
Yet another ride on the government funding gravy train, all dressed up in charity branding and the language of community care?
New Zealanders increasingly shoulder Treaty burdens not theirs to carry – learning Māori rites, obeying Crown guilt, and performing cultural submission. Here’s why.
The CDC, which was arguably one of the most powerful enablers of the Covid-19 virus and vaccine scam, is finally being called to account.
Whether ignored, overlooked, or declined – a recent op-ed I submitted to Stuff has not been published – so I thought I would share directly here via Substack.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR Brent Edwards NBR): Constructive political debate still a distant ideal (paywalled) No Right Turn: The problem is the regime, not MMP Marilyn Waring (Spinoff): Why I convened the people’s select committee on pay equity Richard Prebble (Herald): Luxon needs to
If we’re going to play the sanctions game, let’s at least aim for consistency. Sanction the PFLP for its terror. Cut off UNRWA until it severs ties with Hamas. It’s much easier to target two Israeli ministers. Meanwhile, the US is watching...and they’re not amused.
Māori babies are being abused, neglected, and killed in this country with alarming frequency. Instead of addressing this uncomfortable truth, Te Pāti Māori point their finger-guns overseas and pretend to be freedom fighters on the world stage.
“All actions taken were in accord with the accession of sovereignty and the assertion of British law. A number of Māori chiefs, and their iwi, committed acts of treason and rebellion in contradiction of the Treaty” – John Robinson.
Takuta Ferris’ bill should be rubbished by all the other parties in parliament. But with Labour and the Greens desperate to return to office, I predict that their leaders will weasel over Ferris’ bill.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION Eva Corlett (Guardian): New Zealand government sued over ‘dangerously inadequate’ emissions reduction plan Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Labour leader Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’ No Right Turn: Climate Change: Labour chickening out again Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): We are too
Luxon’s “worthies” jab was spot on. It’s a polite way of saying these academics are out-of-touch elites who think they can lecture a nation into submission. They’re not interested in practical solutions like New Zealand’s methane innovations.
Food isn’t just fuel – it’s medicine. And in the fight for better mental health, what we eat may be our most powerful tool yet.
People need to be clear about which principles are fundamental. Otherwise, hard-won liberties are easily lost. The government’s Legislation Guidelines spell out the fundamental importance of respect for the dignity of the individual.
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