Why Is Productivity Low in NZ?
The HMNZS Manawanui’s inquiry explains. Poor leaders. Its lousy CEOs, bosses, inbred boards, ministers, admirals. Our non-human systems work just fine.
NZ Politics
News Briefing: 9 April 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ABUSE OF POLITICIANS Anneke Smith (RNZ): Research finds rape threats against female MPs common Chelsea Daniels (Herald): Front Page: Female MPs in NZ report frequent death threats and harassment Stuff: Female MPs report widespread abuse and threats, study finds Anna Whyte (Post): Research finds
The Latest 1News/Verian Poll: National and NZ First Surge, Coalition Holds Strong
With National and NZ First posting gains, the right bloc – comprising National, ACT and New Zealand First – would clinch 64 seats if an election were held today, comfortably securing a second term.
Face of the Day
“The city needs change and I have been approached by a wide range of people asking me to run” – Little
The Prize for ‘Biggest Green Washers’ in NZ
The Greens barely care a jot about local matters which are top of our day-to-day concerns. They call themselves Green because the name gets votes amongst young people. Yes, the Greens have become NZ’s Chief Green Washers.
It Was a Disaster Just Waiting
The Royal New Zealand Navy is looking more like McHale’s Navy. What an embarrassment.
My War With the NZTA: Part One
It turns out that the NZTA has not historically separated out traffic management costs from its overall expenditure. This in itself suggests slack budgetary management and a remarkable lack of concern about how public funds are spent.
News Briefing: 8 April 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards DEFENCE Anneke Smith (RNZ): New Zealand has joined the arms race - law professor Sam Sachdeva (Newsroom): Govt’s defence spend comes with darker edge Sam Smith (RNZ): Government hikes defence spending amid ‘tectonic shifts’ in geopolitics Thomas Coughlan (Herald): What the $12b defence
Asking the Wrong Questions
This is not the poll Labour should be running, as it doesn’t directly target Luxon. You need to exert pressure and this poll doesn't do that, which makes it kind of pointless.
Why Doyle Gets a Free Pass From the Left
If the emoji fits... Protecting children, calling out predatory behaviour, and demanding accountability should never be partisan. The left can, and should, do better.
Conflicts and NZ’s Culture of Complacency
Integrity must be proven, not assumed. Andrew Hoggard’s case is a wake-up call: it’s time to shift from box-ticking to true accountability, ensuring that our ministers serve the public interest first and foremost – and are seen to do so at all times.
The Treaty Principles Bill Got Throttled
‘The bill misrepresents the Treaty of Waitangi, undermines Māori rights and risks entrenching a narrow interpretation of equality that disregards historical context and equity.’