Front page of The Press newspaper, New Zealand, 12 September 2001 We all know where we were when the news broke. For me it came early in the morning (N.Z. time) of 12 September 2001. Initially, I did not think too much of it until Mum came into my bedroom while I was getting ready … Continue reading The awful legacy of 11 September 2001
Immigrants: Too many? Too few? Just right?
Our immigration system needs an overhaul. (Immagine) How many of you readers have friends or family whose birth place was not New Zealand, but who came here to have a better life? What were their reasons for leaving? I have Colombian, Iranian, Peruvian friends - among others - who hold New Zealand citizenship. They left … Continue reading Immigrants: Too many? Too few? Just right?
Maintaining existing infrastructure is just as import as new projects
Waiho/Callery River confluence near Franz Josef. A very high risk landslide damburst risk. Photo taken from immediate vicinity of Alpine Fault (R. Glennie) An article in The Press today resonated with me in ways I did not expect. Henry Cooke, writes of how the Infrastructure Commission has convinced politicians to stop with shiny new projects. … Continue reading Maintaining existing infrastructure is just as import as new projects
The end of the old order in N.Z. politics?
Two uninspiring Chris's and a very good Q: Will Opportunity be the true winner? Who is who? What has happened to our Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins. Who is Prime Minister Christopher Luxon trying to be? And likewise with his opposite number across the house, who is Labour leader … Continue reading The end of the old order in N.Z. politics?
The need for Louise Upston to resign
Louise Upston. The Minister is under pressure to explain her actions A revelation that Ministry of Social Development prematurely suspended thousands of winter energy payments, places more pressure on its struggling Minister. Louise Upston is a member of the conservative wing of the National Party. I am not sure that she specifically adheres to the … Continue reading The need for Louise Upston to resign