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From the Desk of a Male Pale and Stale
We all have a responsibility to inform ourselves as far as practical and, especially if we are politicians, to verse ourselves in “Realpolitik”. * Realpolitik refers to a pragmatic approach to politics, focusing on practical and realistic considerations rather than on ideological or moral principles. Regarding being ideologically driven and ill-
What Kind of School Principal Do We Want?
Peter Allan Williams peterallanwilliams.substack.com Writer and broadcaster for half a century. Now watching from the sidelines although verbalising thoughts on www.reality check.radio three days a week. If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is making moves to reduce or eliminate te reo in correspondence because
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If you don’t have a Silver level membership yet you are missing out on our Insight Politics articles. Why Everyone Is Confused About Free Speech I talked with a few people after the Free Speech Union debate last week in Auckland and was struck by how poorly everyone understood
Yesterday’s Five Most Popular Articles
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Really? What Would You Know?
Nothing says stupid like the media asking a Mexican import for his reckonings on the coalition negotiations – but here we are. What on earth would El Woko Loco, Ricardo Menéndez March, know about what is going on inside the negotiations? Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March: ego is keeping the government
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The Rule of Law Is Fundamental to a Free Society
Allan Beever Professor of Law Auckland University of Technology Ever since the 17th century, the rule of law has been regarded as one of the fundamental values of a free society. It means you cannot be forced to do something unless there is a law requiring you to do it.
Let’s Talk About Mullets and Marriage
Alex Penk aplacetostand.substack.com One mullet has always stuck in my mind. It belonged to a classmate who we’ll call Dwayne (not his real name, which was as typically Westie as this pseudonym). Dwayne had shaven temples, a bristling crown, and lank locks straggling down to his shoulders.
View from Your Window
**If readers want this series to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz What can you tell us about this View from Your Window? Yesterday’s photo was a view of Aspra, Sicily. A 10-minute train ride from Palermo, then a half-hour walk brings
Poll Shows Most Kiwis Don’t Need Daily Media Updates Reminding Them We Don’t Have a Govt Yet
Alex Hickey whakatakitimes.nz WE KNOW. Media outlets around New Zealand are sticking to their guns after a poll showed New Zealanders don’t need regular reminders that government negotiations are ongoing. A Roy Morgan poll found 99% of Kiwis know that a government hasn’t been formed yet. The
Three Wise Men
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Three Politicians Walk Into a Bar
Chris Trotter democracyproject.nz Chris Trotter is New Zealand’s leading leftwing political commentator, with thirty years of experience writing professionally about New Zealand politics. BY THE END of this week, or the next, New Zealand will have a government. It is unlikely to be a pleasant one. The three