The Fault Lines from Washington Are Felt around the World
From free speech to NZ politics, events in Washington are reverberating around the world.
NZ
Dealing With Today’s Small Māori Fringe
We can count ourselves lucky that the Māori Party fetches only three per cent of the total vote at election time and that, overwhelmingly, a majority of New Zealanders possessing some Māori ancestry give them a wide berth.
What Is the Role of Tobacco Interests in Making Government Policy?
It’s worth remembering that, ultimately, the cabinet has made all of these decisions on tobacco. It’s now on them to convince the public that they’re not in the pocket of “big tobacco”.
Govt Launches Academy Pilot for Youth
Teenagers declared to be Young Serious Offenders will face a stronger and escalated response, with more options for the Youth Court and Police.
No Hate Speech in NZ
Let terms like white supremacy, extermination and genocide remain where they lie buried – long ago and far away.
Get Rid of the Māori Seats
Democracy is one thing. Using it for vile purposes is quite another.
Human Rights Are Wrongs When They Transgress God’s Word
I am taking this issue seriously. How dare they tamper with the Human Rights Act?
Face of the Day
Speaking to Local Democracy Reporting, the two-time Olympic gold medallist said yesterday he was “excited and daunted” about leading New Zealand’s fifth-largest city.
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Fluoride in Water: Protect Your Health and Environment
NZDSOS Understanding the Issue Brushing teeth and using tap water are daily routines. But did you know that the very authorities responsible for fluoridating our water wear hazmat suits to handle the chemicals? If fluoride can’t be safely disposed of in natural waterways, why is it added to our
New Zealand Police Expands Recruitment Pool
Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. The New Zealand Police has announced changes to its eligibility criteria, allowing individuals with a restricted driver’s licence to apply to become police officers. Assistant Commissioner
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The Govt Wants to Give Local Bodies More Power
Jonathan Barrett, Victoria University of Wellington Where should real political power and authority reside in New Zealand? Since last year’s election, that’s been the central question behind a number of significant policy reversals. Water infrastructure, health, tertiary education and tax have all been affected by the political and
PM Is Jeopardizing New Zealand
Don Brash and Rt Hon Helen Clark Bassett, Brash & Hide “Just one month after the New Zealand Government hosted the Chinese Premier in New Zealand, and with no hint of a major change in New Zealand foreign policy in the National Party’s election campaign last year, the Prime
Looks Dodgy, Smells Dodgy, Is Dodgy
When bureaucrats start playing around with OIA requests you know there is something stinky going on. Yet that is exactly what is happening at the Tauranga City Council. The Ombudsman has been asked to rule on whether the guest list for a $40,000 private cocktail party co-hosted by