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Now that someone sensible is looking over our country’s books, we are starting to discover just how large the economic problem that Labour has left us actually is. It’s large and getting larger. At some point the blame needs to be sheeted home to Grant Robertson; he’s
Ge Chen Assistant Professor in Global Media & Information Law Durham University China’s drive to expand its influence through soft power mechanisms like censorship is coming into sharper focus, especially under Xi Jinping’s leadership. Recently, the social media app TikTok has become a prominent symbol of this global
Jeez, it’s getting so an anti-Semite can’t bellow, “Gas the Jews!” any more without being judged, or something. In fact, it’s so bad, that a politician desperate to pander shamelessly for Muslim votes has to stump for anti-Semites’ rights. Labor frontbencher Ed Husic has defended the ability
As I recently reported, the Albanese government is trying to convince Australians that a paltry 10 per cent reduction of record-high immigration levels is some kind of big deal. Australians aren’t falling for it. Would that New Zealanders could wring even that much concession from their elites. Immigration has
Rebecca Strating Director, La Trobe Asia and Associate Professor La Trobe University Taiwan is gearing up for important presidential and legislative elections next month. How to manage “cross-strait” relations with China is not surprisingly emerging as the critical issue of the campaigns. Taiwan first held competitive presidential elections in 1996.
Chris Trotter Victoria University of Wellington democracyproject.nz LAST WEEK The Waitangi Tribunal released Tino Rangatiratanga me te Kawanatanga: The Report on Stage 2 of the Te Paparahi o Te Raki Inquiry(Wai 1040). For the sake of brevity, I shall refer to this spawling document as the Northland Report.
That’s it. With the resignation of Annastacia Palaszczuk, that’s the last of the Branch Covidian dictators gone from Australia. Every single state premier who presided over the dictatorial regimes of lockdowns, and forced vaccines and masks, is out of politics. Although, scandalously, each of them was allowed to
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Lindsay Mitchell bassettbrashandhide.com Over the past week, New Zealand has seen the Maori Party forcefully assert that it is the true and authentic voice of Maori, and other parties equally strongly assert the Maori Party does not own Maori. Neither faction has provided factual evidence for their position although
Like many, I had reservations about the possible inclusion of Winston Peters and NZ First in any coalition arrangement post-election. Many of my reasons have been well traversed and need not be repeated here. Since the election there have been signs that my reservations may be unfounded. The first sign
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.com The
Michael Bassett Political historian Michael Bassett CNZM is the author of 15 books, was a regular columnist for the Fairfax newspapers and a former Minister in the 1984-1990 governments bassettbrashandhide.com As we already know, adjusting to the arrival of new leaders in the Beehive is proving difficult for the
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister Australia, Canada, and New Zealand mourn every Israeli and Palestinian innocent life which has been lost in this conflict and express our condolences to all families and communities affected by the violence. We unequivocally condemn Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel on October 7, the
NZ First has overtaken the Act Party in the latest Taxpayers’ Union/Curia poll. Imagine what the government would have looked like had NZ First got 8.1% in the election. There would be several more freedom candidates there. But while NZ First’s support has risen, both National’s
Hon Karen Chhour Minister for Children Assaults and unlawful behaviour within Oranga Tamariki’s youth justice facilities are unacceptable and offenders should receive proper consequences for their actions. Last night a fight broke out in the Muriwai Unit at Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Residence in Christchurch. Five young people
Todd Stephenson ACT’s Health and Public Service spokesperson In light of the resignation of Sir Collin Tukuitonga from a number of advisory roles, ACT welcomes the resignation of any public officials who can’t bring themselves to implement the programme outlined by the elected Government. Public servants are employed
