The Christian Māori Monarchy
Christianity was at the foundation of both the New Zealand state and the King Movement.
Real Good Oil
In depth political articles for VIP members
Guess I’m a Prepper Now
It only takes a ‘severe weather event’ to remind us how unprepared we are.
Holidays for Everyone Else
If national holidays are going to exist, and I’m not convinced they should, then the last thing they should do is celebrate everything that New Zealand isn’t.
Immigration NZ Is Not a Censor
A range of controversial speakers have included New Zealand in their international speaking tours. None of them should have to wade through a murky process to determine whether Immigration NZ believes allowing them to speak in NZ serves the subjective and arbitrary ‘public interest’.
Elon Musk vs Brazil: The Eternal American Strikes Again
Multiplicity is better than uniformity.
The ‘Seriously Offensive’ Kupe Beer Drinking Game
The game ends when the players are so drunk that all racial hypersensitivity has been banished by the liberating power of liquor and, ironically, a sober view on ‘cultural offensiveness’ has been restored.
The Bronze Age Mindset
There is no positive view of family, although he begrudgingly admits having one is necessary to continue the species. He believes this is the death of a man. I disagree. Family drives men to greatness, but Bronze Age Mindset doesn’t make that leap.
The Terminator Warned About the Temptations of Freedom
Too many women are choosing perfect freedom and that is their prerogative. Yet no one will remember their names. They will fade into anonymity.
How to Improve the Police
Findings and recommendations of the Inquiry into Equity and Fairness in Policing.
Shitholes of Their Own Making
The ‘legacy of colonialism’ just cannot explain the dire state of so many former African colonies.
The Rednecks’ Revenge
What if, sick of being talked down to from above, ordinary New Zealanders decided the time was right to push back a little harder from below?
All the Power, None of the Responsibility
If the central government is the funding backstop, then we can never have proper control and responsibility.
Tough Talk on Council Overspending Due
The National-led Government is taking positive steps to reduce the cost of governance on New Zealanders at multiple levels.
What Really Spooks Māori about ACT’s Treaty Bill
If we’re being honest, the chances are good that their political leverage has already eroded beyond the point of return, which is why they sound so shrill.
The Power of Kindness: the Jacinda Ardern Story
An exclusive excerpt from her upcoming autobiography.