The Matrix Sustains the Illusion of Freedom
On paper, we may be technically free. In reality, however, we are only as free as a government official may allow. Freedom, or what’s left of it, is being threatened from every direction.
Politics
Everything about politics
NZ Politics Daily: 22 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT, PARLIAMENT Guyon Espiner (RNZ): Leaked tobacco lobbying plan for 'political pressure' shows tobacco giant got its tax cut wish Otago Daily Times: Editorial: As transparent as mud (paywalled) Tova O’Brien (Stuff): Minister calls Judge ‘Communist’ in meeting with seafood lobby
AMAZING! Christopher Luxon Discovers His Spine
Knock me down with a feather. I think I need a cup of tea and a lie down having heard that Christopher Luxon has told Parliament he believes Māori ceded sovereignty to the Crown.
The Report That Politicians Need to Read
Without others to keep pushing forward its recommendations, those in power will too easily let it languish.
NZ Politics Daily: 21 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards BANKING SECTOR Lillian Hanly (RNZ): ComCom report: Willis adamant she wants 'action' on banking sector reforms Gareth Vaughan (Interest): Govt to act on all Commerce Commission bank competition recommendations to disrupt 'cosy pillow fight' between big 4 banks Jenée Tibshraeny
Latest Poll: Government Steady, Greens Down
On current polling the Government is steady, and, while the Greens have slipped, the next poll could be interesting after NZ First and National effectively signalled the death of ACT's Treaty Principles Bill.
Why Can’t We Have the Debate?
Christopher Luxon and Shane Jones have both said that ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill is a dead duck.
NZ Politics Daily: 20 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards RACE RELATIONS, KORONEIHANA, HOBSON’S PLEDGE AD 1News: Poll: Just 10% think Govt's policies reducing racial tensions Jo Moir (RNZ): No lifeline for Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill after Koroneihana Te Karere: Koroneihana 2024: PM called out on policies targeting Māori
Face of the Day
The new chief human rights commissioner, Dr Stephen Rainbow, is defending himself against accusations of transphobia and says his views about the Israel-Gaza war won’t be an issue. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith appointed Rainbow as head of the Human Rights Commission on Friday. He also announced new commissioners of
What We Know They Lied About
Not every conspiracy theory is true – they’re not all false, either.
Should a Former Act Lobbyist Be in Charge of Gun Reforms?
“While the Police Association feel that they’ve been excluded, we have actually included New Zealand Police who represent all of the frontline, not just those that belong to the union” – McKee