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I have long had a nausea-inducing contempt for weak, useless men; any male who isn’t masculine and doesn’t display traditional male attributes doesn’t cut the mustard with me. Examples of this include those feeble useless sops who let themselves get walked all over by wives and divorce
Bryce Edwards I am Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington, where I run the Democracy Project, and am a full-time researcher in the School of Government. democracyproject.substack.com How entitled are New Zealand’s politicians? Right now, MPs across the political spectrum look entirely out of
Press Release Brian Tamaki As Christchurch and Tauranga city councils consider installing rainbow crossings, Brian Tamaki and his Destiny Church say, “No way: not one more rainbow crossing!” “Rainbow crossings are another form of rainbow-washing that targets future generations. We’ve had enough,” states Brian Tamaki ahead of speaking in
Do not cast me aside in my old age; as my strength fails, do not forsake me. Psalm 71:9 The American actress Patricia Clarkson has been around since around 1987: she’s 64 years old. I’ve been an admirer of her and her work for many years, though
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John Strawson Emeritus Professor of Law, University of East London In the diplomatic manoeuvrings surrounding the conflict in Gaza, things are beginning to gather pace. Israel’s Western allies are pressing the Israeli prime minister to accept the latest plan brokered by Egypt and Qatar, while the Gulf states, led
What is it with doddering old left-wing politicians savaging their countries’ closest allies? OK, granted, Bob Carr is retired from active politics, but his influence in Labor politics remains immense. So, when Carr attacks the New Zealand government over its possible joining of AUKUS, you can bet people in Labor
May 2nd, 2024 The chickens are coming home to roost. Massive dissent is sweeping through Ireland as discontent with its immigration policy is increasing. Riots are now occurring in Dublin, and country districts are seeing arson of buildings housing asylum seekers. ROSSLARE HARBOUR, Ireland, Dec 14 (Reuters) – On a poster
Hon Andrew Bayly Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs The Government is modernising insurance law to better protect Kiwis and provide security in the event of a disaster, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly announced today. “These reforms are long overdue. New Zealand’s insurance law is complicated and
A lesson (for Ardern and Victoria University students): actions, not words, can be ‘dangerous’. The ‘inappropriate’ (quote unquote Gerry Brownlee) actions of Julie Anne Genter when she accosted mild-mannered National minister Matt Doocey in Parliament this week waving a booklet in his face, demonstrated it is actions not words that
Owen Jennings Memo to: Executive Council From: Klaus Date: May 2024 Subject: Country Update – New Zealand Guten Morgen. Our operatives report that plans are in hand in New Zealand. Despite a seeming shift to the despised right, Prime Minister Luxon and his sidekick, Climate Change Minister Watts, are holding the
The Media Party is all aquiver that Winston Peters seems to have more courage than them when it comes to calling things as they seem. He’s doubled down on Bob Carr, calling him an ‘irrelevant ill-informed shill’ which, given the ample information that abounds on the internet, seems entirely
Jaimie Stevenson Jaimie Stevenson JD (Monash) is a legal consultant for Australian-based SMEs, specialising in technology, data, privacy and IP law. She is passionate about the rule of law, as opposed to arbitrary rules, and minimal government encroachment on the inherent rights of the individual including freedom, autonomy and dignity.
Salena Zito Salena Zito is a reporter for the Washington Examiner, Wall Street Journal contributor, and co-author of “The Great Revolt: Inside the Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics.” realclearwire.com The prevailing belief in the Democratic Party is that abortion will again be a potent issue against Republicans in this
Alwyn Poole Alwyn Poole founded and was the head of Mt Hobson Middle School in Auckland for 18 years. MH Academy is now an in person private school for Year 11 – 13. There is now a nationwide online provision called Mt Hobson Academy Connected for Years 1 – 13. alwynpoole.substack.
