NZ Children Need Much Better From the Minister of Education
Eagleman’s book – The Brain: The Story of You – would be a recommended read for the minister.
NZ Politics
Stanford Is More Than Just Wrong
She’s dangerous: Erica Stanford’s love affair with co-governance is a political orgasm for the woke – but a national tragedy for the rest of us.
David Seymour’s Social Media Smackdown: The Left’s Hypocrisy Laid Bare
The Regulatory Standards Bill might not be perfect but it’s a step toward cutting the red tape that strangles Kiwi businesses and lives. Seymour’s fighting for a principle – transparency in regulation – that should resonate with anyone tired of bureaucratic overreach.
News Briefing: 25 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR Lyric Waiwiri-Smith (Spinoff): Fonterra boss nabbed science and tech advisory role after texting PM Ian Llewellyn (BusinessDesk): Slash and burn or nip and tuck, the fall of the consultants and the rise of central government power (paywalled) RNZ: Whānau Ora launches
Face of the Day
NZ First minister Shane Jones said New Zealand could no longer afford the ongoing negotiations with the country’s largest iwi after “well beyond $20 million” had been spent on the claim so far.
How Sick Is New Zealand?
New Zealand doesn’t need more AI-run hospitals or a $10 billion digital health overhaul. We need real food, strong bodies, clear minds, and healthy kids raised in fresh air and sunlight.
The Faces Behind the Horror
This is not just a social issue. It’s a moral failure. A cultural rot. A political embarrassment. The state has failed.
The Death of Jennifer Beard
In the long and often manipulated history of narratives, some cases stand out, not because of what is proven, but because of how they are used. One case is the death of Jennifer Beard, a young Australian who was found dead beneath the Haast River bridge in the South Island.
ACC Win for Healthcare Worker Denied Covid Jab Exemption
Despite serious medical concerns Angela was denied an exemption from her second dose. She has now won an ACC claim recognising vaccine-induced injuries and “long Covid”.
Turning a Blind Eye to Child Prostitution
The conversation is dominated by the New Zealand Prostitutes Collective (NZPC), a lobby group whom the government relies on overwhelmingly for information regarding any issue related to prostitution.
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 8 – Simon O’Connor
Over a decade in Parliament, Simon built a reputation for going against the grain – unapologetically pro-life, pro-free speech and sceptical of the creeping influence of identity politics.
News Briefing: 24 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards FOREIGN AFFAIRS - MIDDLE EAST Lillian Hanly (RNZ):Calls for government to denounce United States attack on Iran Chelsea Daniels (Herald): Front Page: Iran-Israel conflict: Why NZ is being urged to push for UN Security Council reform Shanti Mathias (Spinoff): How has New Zealand
Mark, You Are off the Mark – Again
We want a safe, strong, united New Zealand – where immigrants are welcome only if they assimilate. Where Christian heritage is honoured – not erased. Where our children grow up Kiwis – not strangers in their own land. We do not apologise for standing.
A Tale of Two Standards
Why Jews hide while anti-Israel activists march proudly in New Zealand.
Is ‘By Māori for Māori’ Working?
Despite best intentions, the ‘by Māori for Māori’ Matauranga Māori approach is not shifting the dial.