NZ Politics
Has Labour Lost the Plot – Or Did They Ever Have One?
Events of the past few days evoke the question not whether this Labour government has lost the plot, but whether they ever had one to start with. Especially since being unexpectedly catapulted into government in 2017 through the spite of utu-driven NZ First leader Winston Peters, who blamed National
Tim Van De Molen – Kiwis Finally ‘Sea Change’ from Labour
While it is encouraging to see that Labour have finally responded to the 2017 Sea Change report, the Government’s announcement bears the hallmarks of another shallow policy announcement, National’s Oceans and Fisheries spokesperson Tim van de Molen says. “New Zealand’s nearly four years under this Government is
Nearly $2 Billion and Just Five New Beds
In a classic case of quantity over quality, the Government has managed to add just five new youth mental health beds after allocation of nearly two billion dollars: In Budget 2019 the Government announced $1.9 billion for mental health – $235 million of that was allocated to building mental health
Govt Is Negligent on Mental Health Crisis
New Zealand is in the midst of a mental health crisis and this Government has proven itself incapable of delivering on any of their promises to address it, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says. “The Prime Minister has had nearly four years to make progress on her pledges of
Cycle Bridge Has Cost Taxpayers $30 Million Already
The eye-watering cost of the Waitemata cycle bridge could balloon out even further despite overwhelming public opposition to the project as it stands, National’s Associate Transport spokesperson Christopher Luxon says. “In 2017 Labour promised to build the SkyPath crossing for $30 million. The latest version of this project
Minister Not Plugged into Community Signal Struggles
It is unacceptable that a town just 10 minutes from Greymouth has such poor digital connectivity that they are not able to even receive Civil Defence warnings, National’s Digital Economy and Communications spokesperson Melissa Lee says. Ms Lee has been advocating for rural communities which are being left behind
PM Admits There’s No Alternative to Utes
David Seymour ACT Leader Jacinda Ardern yesterday told Parliament she knows that farmers and tradies have no alternative to using utes, but she’ll tax them anyway. Last week Ardern questioned whether some people are using utes for “legitimate use.” Even if they are by her definition of “legitimate,” it
Kelvin Davis Missing in Action
Yesterday Minister of Corrections Kelvin Davis appeared before the Justice Select Committee to brief the committee about the 92 per cent increase in assaults against Corrections Officers that has taken place since he became Minister, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says. “Instead of providing answers, the Minister offered excuses
Ardern’s Scheme Benefits Indonesian Coal Merchants
Eliora Indonesian coal merchants will be doing well out of Ardern’s scheme to reduce NZ’s CO2 emissions. The Ardern-led government loves to announce ideological clangers to unsuspecting Kiwis. These new schemes are coming at a fast pace but with little rational thought about how or if they
Appeal Riles Opotiki Coastal Claimant Group
Hobson’s Pledge Trust A member of a Bay of Plenty group awarded customary rights and title to parts of the coastal area around Opotiki is questioning what right the Landowners Coalition of Whangarei has appealing the High Court decision that went in favour of the tribal group. Karen Mokomoko
Auckland Council Bans Feminist Group from the “Pioneer Women’s Hall”
Dr David Cumin Spokesperson Free Speech Union Further to Jordan’s article yesterday, I am writing to ask you to support us in forcing Auckland Council to respect the rights of free speech – and stop banning groups they disagree with from using public facilities. This time, it’s not some
Fishing Reserves Hijacked by Co-governance Agenda
David Seymour ACT Leader The Government’s plan to roll out more fishing reserves will be welcomed by some, but it shouldn’t be used to smuggle in a co-governance agenda. Revitalising the Gulf is the latest example of the Government’s drive to give power to people based
Where Is the Formal Response to the Two-Govts Plan?
Hobson’s Pledge Trust Six weeks ago, when the leaders of both the National and ACT parties drew attention to a Government-commissioned plan, titled He Puapua, to establish two governments in New Zealand by 2040, one for Maori and one for everyone else, there was name-calling and side-
