NZ Politics
Are We at Peak Māori Radicalism Yet?
Has maximum Māori separatism been reached? The 50th rainbow-tongued Māori Language Week is over.
The Ideological Framing of Boys in Schools
Calls to label boys’ behaviour as toxic risk silencing free thought in classrooms.
Not Forfeited but Returned to the Defendent
Even parliament’s clearest words no longer anchor the law.
There Is Now No Debate
How strange and tragic that ordinary trade unionists are no longer trusted to decide what they believe in.
Winston’s Home Truths at the United Nations
At least Peters has come to the right decision for now.
To Reinstate Democracy in New Zealand
If democracy in New Zealand is to endure, these race-based structures must be dismantled by the coalition. It’s time to draw the line and take our country back.
Grant’s Hammer Blow: Luxon and Willis Are Failing Miserably
If Luxon and Willis do not step up soon, their legacy will be one of missed opportunities and electoral wipeout.
Chris Hipkins: Sitting Pretty While Doing Sweet Bugger All
Labour is out of puff, out of ideas and out of touch. The clock is ticking, Chippy. Time to get off the couch or get ready for another term in the wilderness.
Removing History of Art Is a Mistake
‘Do I think it’s a good idea to scrap art history? No, I think it’s a terrible, tragic idea’ – Dame Jane Campion.
Are the Wheels Wobbling?
The National Party looks fragile as we near an election in about one year’s time and there appears to be nobody willing to make some tough calls to jolt the economy into shape in time to win.
Trump’s Home Truths at the United Nations
During Macron’s speech, at the point where he stated France would recognise a Palestinian state, a number of delegations stood and gave a standing ovation. NEW ZEALAND WAS NOT ONE OF THEM, remaining seated and giving no applause.
We Need a Real Open National Debate
More than at any other time, New Zealand needs a genuine national health debate. Yet it seems that almost everyone in authority and mainstream media is keen to avoid this.
Mood of the Boardroom Serves Up a Humiliating Reality Check for Luxon
By publicly affirming his staying power without provocation, Luxon is now exuding weakness and vulnerability. The political sharks are smelling blood in the water and in Wellington that means trouble.