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Michael Cook mercatornet.com Michael Cook is the editor of MercatorNet. He lives in Sydney, Australia. Canadians are famed for their unfailing, even relentless, politeness. This seems inconsistent with another reason for their fame, or infamy: – Canada is the world leader in euthanasia deaths. Since “medical assistance in dying” (MAiD)
When Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation, there was much rejoicing in New Zealand. Word had it that restaurants and bars in Auckland’s Viaduct waterfront dining precinct quickly sold out of champagne. On the other side of the world, fellow femi-socialist Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation spurred similar jubilation in
In a world where basic competence mattered, Chris Bowen would be lucky to be trusted with getting the worksite’s lunch orders right. Alas, our’s is not such a world. So, instead of being sent to the store-room for some striped paint, “Boofhead” Bowen is Minister for Climate
Branko Marcetic democracyproject.nz Branko Marcetic is co-host of the podcast 1 of 200 and a staff writer for Jacobin magazine Cyclone Gabrielle is already being declared a turning point for New Zealand. The devastation it’s left across the country seems to have sparked a wholesale rethinking from
Pedrho Cyclone Gabrielle (and other storms) may or may not be caused by climate change. Cyclone Gabrielle was more likely the result of the (natural) La Niña system that has been present in the Pacific/Tasman for nearly two years; plus the very real possibility that regional weather has been
Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com If I was a current Opposition Party Leader, below are some of the policies I’d initially announce to get the ball rolling. 1. Hold a referendum asking New Zealanders whether they want a name change for the nation. If more than half vote yes,
Dear Editor It was correct of Maureen Pugh to ask James Shaw, on behalf of a Local Government Council, and more especially her constituents, for evidence of Anthropogenic Global Warming as the cause of the recent Cyclone Gabrielle. As an opposition MP she is duty-bound to ask the Government
Graham Adams commonroomnz.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This column was first published at The Common Room, commonroomnz.com Even if Chris Hipkins is no longer the Prime Minister after October’s election, his legacy will be locked
It must be a red letter day: for once I am in agreement with Patrick Gower as he slays the attack on Maureen Pugh by her own leadership. He describes Christopher Luxon’s handling of the issue as “demeaning” and “all for show”. National leader Christopher Luxon’s handling of
Mark Freeman The Therapeutic Products Bill is another attack on New Zealanders’ right to manage their own health, says Dr Matt Shelton of New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science. The bill was introduced into Parliament last November and was then referred to the Health Select Committee. Submissions close on
“Getting a Covid-19 vaccine is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself, your kaumata and whanau,” Verall said. A new vaccine is being introduced for everyone over 30 as a booster dose, she said. From 1 April everyone 30 and over will be able
As I wrote not long ago, I am not a New Zealander. Back then, I was referring to a proposal floated by Jacinda Ardern and Anthony Albanese, to allow Australians and New Zealanders to vote in each other’s elections. Such an idea is wrong on so many levels, not
Just because Joe McCarthy was paranoid doesn’t mean that he was wrong about the deep and troubling reach of communist agents burrowing into America’s government and entertainment industries. Mostly, McCarthy’s only real mistake was being late to the party, at least as far as the State Department
Lawrence W. Reed fee.org Lawrence W. Reed is FEE’s President Emeritus, Humphreys Family Senior Fellow, and Ron Manners Global Ambassador for Liberty, having served for nearly 11 years as FEE’s president (2008-2019). He is author of the 2020 book, Was Jesus a Socialist? as well as
