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What Does the Treaty Hīkoi Signify?
National could, under urgency, progress Seymour’s bill to second reading and vote it down, but this would put immense strain on the coalition, which is supposed to operate based on good faith and Cabinet consensus. An early election could be provoked, leading to National bleeding votes to ACT.
NZ Politics Daily: 22 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, WEEK IN POLITICS Matthew Hooton (Herald): Christopher Luxon is completely out of his depth (paywalled) Toby Manhire (Spinoff): This week three parties stood together – can they withstand the storm to come? Audrey Young (Herald): Shallow takes on Hīkoi mō te Tiriti underestimate its
How About Proscription as a Solution?
A brutal, yet elegant solution to the contempt of Parliament orchestrated by Te Pāti Māori.
Living Freely in an Unfree World
By developing skills and strategies to live freely and independently, libertarians can pursue personal autonomy and minimise their susceptibility to control by others, particularly the government.
NZ Politics Daily: 21 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GANGS Laura Walters (Newsroom): Police’s own research adds to evidence against gang patch ban Bill Hickman (RNZ): Gang members reveal humiliating police tactics in new report Katie Ham (Post): Hell for leather: What the gang patch ban means for Wellington (paywalled) RNZ: Enforcement
You’ve Had Your Hīkoi, So What’s Next?
So what’s next? Nothing good I’m afraid, especially now the National Party has joined the opposition.
Face of the Day
The four had pleaded not guilty and were facing a judge-alone trial in front of Judge June Jelas.
A Hīkoi Versus a Country
By avoiding clear opposition to this Bill, Luxon has failed the leadership test. We need someone who will stand up for what’s right, not what’s convenient. What’s the solution? It’s very, very simple: equality.
For the First Time in His Life He Got Something Right
Simon Wilson is almost always wrong. In fact it is a real contest between Martyn Bradbury and Simon Wilson as to who is more wrong. But, what do you know, he finally got something right.
NZ’s Populist Moment
It’s going to be a difficult six months for National and Labour as they navigate the populist mood but cling to the status quo.
NZ Politics Daily: 18 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards TREATY OF WAITANGI RNZ: Live: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off for capital, tens of thousands expected at Parliament 1News: Live: Nationwide hīkoi makes its way to Parliament Stuff: Hikoi live: 30,000 people expected to march to Parliament Herald: Hīkoi to Parliament live
Sensible Stuff from Shane Jones
Shane Jones explores the shenanigans at Parliament last week and shows how in touch with middle New Zealand NZ First is.