Politics
Everything about politics
Govt Focused on Spin Instead of Delivery
Bryce Edwards Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka democracyproject.nz Dr Bryce Edwards is Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. When politicians are failing to deliver, they tend to prioritise their communications efforts. It’s not surprising therefore
The Society of Leftist Obnoxious Bullies (SLOB)
Warning Satire Hellish Quark, the Chairbully of the Society of Leftist Obnoxious Bullies, (SLOB), pounded on the table with her fist, and called the meeting to order, in accordance with the rules of the Society. “Right you bunch of simpering socialists, sit down and shut up or I’ll get
Doctors on the past 2.5 Years
New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out With Science nzdsos.com Information Opinion Doctors With Voices is a platform from which both family doctors and hospital specialists with numerous decades of clinical experience between them, can finally be heard. Former Qantas Captain Graham Hood (Hoody) is interviewing a succession of Australian doctors
One Person One Vote
Willie Jackson does a great impersonation as 1 of the 2 seagulls fighting over a French fry at the beach! Hello, it’s All things Political, with John Porter on Bay FM and I’m going to (again) try to throw a little sunlight on the warped thinking of Willie
Can They Please Swap Seats?
Yesterday in the General Debate we were treated with a perfect opportunity to compare and contrast Christopher Luxon with Nicola Willis. Perhaps they might like to swap seats and jobs? And now Nicola Willis: There is quite a difference. Christopher Luxon looks and sounds like a lightweight. Nicola Willis looks
BFD September 2022 Political Poll
Take our Monthly Political Poll and then share the poll on social media. By sharing the poll you will help even more readers to discover The BFD. If you enjoyed this poll please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would
Nurses for Freedom Day of Action
Mark Freeman The second Nurses National Action Day took place in 18 centres across New Zealand on Wednesday. Members of Nurses for Freedom and concerned citizens held signs in support of the hundreds of nurses who are still unable to work because of the government’s vaccine mandate in the
U-Turn of the Day
This is quite possibly the fastest political U-turn in the entire world! Govt announces major U-turn on KiwiSaver GST plan following heavy criticism The Government is scrapping its plan to charge GST on KiwiSaver accounts after widespread backlash. Quietly introduced on Tuesday, the Bill was being described as
Zoe Buhler’s Big Win in Court
It’s been a long legal slog for Zoe Buhler, but the Australian woman has finally won a free speech victory in court. Still, the two-year court grind proves that the process is ultimately the punishment. Buhler made headlines around the world in 2020, when she was arrested by
A Win for Free Speech and Humour
There were two big wins for free speech in Australia this week: one for a working-class mum from Ballarat, the other for a high-profile sports commentator. One was arrested for a Facebook post, the other cancelled for a joke. Ballarat woman Zoe Buhler was arrested, pregnant and in
The Red Shirts Are Back Already
I suppose you’ve got to grudgingly admire Daniel Andrews for sheer, bloody chutzpah. In the same week that a whistleblower alleged high-level police interference in the Red Shirts investigation, and the state Ombudsman was asked to investigate the corruption scandal for the third time — Dan goes right out
Toothbrush Leaders
If you enjoyed this Satirical image please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading experience more enjoyable click here to browse our Membership options.
Kiwibank Bailed Out by Govt
Martien Lubberink Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Associate Professor Martien Lubberink completed his PhD in Economics at Groningen University. He has since worked at Lancaster University. After his sabbatical year at UNC Chapel Hill, Dr. Lubberink joined De Nederlandsche Bank, the central bank of the Netherlands. With the
Tim Roxborogh Wears His Bias Loudly
Luxon wears his religion loudly, according to Tim Roxborogh on the weekend collective. My first reaction was: Tim Roxborogh wears his bias loudly. I went to church and Sunday school as a child, but am not religious. I do not judge others for their religious beliefs. We can only surmise