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“Iwi versus Peewee”: A Good, Old-Fashioned Debate

“Iwi versus Peewee”: A Good, Old-Fashioned Debate

It is the particular tragedy of contemporary New Zealand politics that, with the noble exception of Bradbury’s Working Group, the critical cultural, political and constitutional issues raised by the Treaty Principles Bill will not be fairly, frankly or fearlessly debated anywhere else.

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If Argentina Can, NZ Should Too

If Argentina Can, NZ Should Too

While NZ’s National Government uses the cost-of-living crisis as justification to continue spending more than it takes in tax revenue, Argentina has a much more serious cost-of-living crisis that is fuelling President Milei’s determination to slash state spending to surplus levels within one year.

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Support What You Love or It Goes Away

Support What You Love or It Goes Away

Understand that this rule is still in force today. The state does not want you to ‘do’ anything too dangerous. It much prefers that you focus on gathering ‘knowledge’ – but only the right kind.

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They Are Useful Idiots and Bloody Fools

They Are Useful Idiots and Bloody Fools

The actions of the useful idiots cannot be excused by their blood or religious ties. They act out of ignorance or, worse, a mob mentality that abdicates moral or political decision-making to whatever will get them the most likes on social media.

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Who Are We?

Who Are We?

We must talk about the multicultural strategy of our political parties, because this census data is very important to them and their electoral policy.

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