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The He Puapua Transformation
hobsonspledge.nz He Puapua is a report which was commissioned in 2019 by Te Puni Kokiri (the Ministry of Maori Development) to guide the Government application of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This divisive and highly controversial report, which proposes a comprehensive change to New
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Stage Left
Here we go again. Auckland’s 90% will see them released for Christmas. Maybe. Yes. No. Possibly. With an allocated date and time slot for release. Possibly. Possibly not. With camp commandants at every border patrol stop to ensure the legitimacy of vaccination status and travel authorisation. Maybe. Definitely. Maybe
‘Vaccine or Testing’ Campaign Launched
Family First A family advocate and an educational leader (also a registered nurse with a PhD in aged care) are making a joint application to get a rapid COVID test authorised in New Zealand so that thousands of kiwis don’t lose their jobs on the 16th November under the
PM Digging Herself into a Horrid Hole
Lindsay Mitchell lindsaymitchell.blogspot.com Lindsay Mitchell has been researching and commenting on welfare since 2001. Many of her articles have been published in mainstream media and she has appeared on radio,tv and before select committees discussing issues relating to welfare. Lindsay is also an artist who works under
New Zealand, We Are on the Edge of an Education Crisis
NZTSOS Inc. New Zealand is on the edge of a major educational crisis come the 16th November. Newly formed NZTSOS Inc., a large group of pro-choice education professionals will be taking legal action against the Mandatory Vaccination Order in the High Court tomorrow, 10 am, Monday 8th November 2021.
Silver Membership Has Its Privileges
If you don’t have a Silver level membership yet you are missing out on our Insight Politics articles and politicasts. Today is a FREE taste of an Insight Politics article by writer Nathan Smith. COVID-19 and the Civil Disservice Yesterday, my friend said he couldn’t chat because
The Demise of Jacinda Ardern
Information Opinion Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Jacinda Ardern, lauded all over the world for her kindness, ’emotional intelligence’, ability to have a baby and hold down a job (like, wow), has been found wanting. Many of us knew right from the beginning that she had no substance, but
We Don’t Love You Anymore Jacinda
Dr Muriel Newman nzcpr.com One year into Labour’s three-year term as a majority government, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s honeymoon is coming to an end. The public now know the destination she is taking our country, and it is not where we want to go. Finally, we,
Caught like a Possum in the Headlights
This past weekend has seen an unusual sight, a haggard and worn looking Prime Minister no longer in command of the narrative with nothing to hang her hat on for demonstrable achievements, lying to various media about how grand her vaccine rollout has been. In her keynote speech to the
A Request from the Moderation Team
HR Hi everyone. The BFD is humming even more than usual with 1.7 million or so people being in lockdown until recently and highly likely to be locked down again. The hot topics are, of course, covid, the government and the media. Emotions are high and commenters obviously want
Critical Employment Law Update
Voices For Freedom Late Friday night (5 November 2021) the government made an abrupt law change amending the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 (Vaccination Order (No 3)) by introducing the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Required Testing and Vaccinations) Amendment Order 2021. As a result we’ve
Govt Changing Laws Like Underpants
Scott Kennedy sojournal.co.nz The following was written and scheduled to appear on Sojournal Sunday. Since being written, section 7A of the recent order which allowed for exemptions in a fairly broad way has been revoked. Another day, another law change around here. This government has lost legitimacy. I’