Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, Min. Social Development, N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Parliament, Politics

Legislation passed under urgency is not N.Z law done well

The New Zealand Parliament, and Beehive (R. Glennie) For years I have watched as successive Governments have passed legislation under urgency in the New Zealand Parliament. In almost all instances, the use of Parliamentary Urgency has not been justified, and this article looks at examples of such behaviour. The most recent example of this is … Continue reading Legislation passed under urgency is not N.Z law done well

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Government, Green Party, N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Political Parties, Te Pati Maori, The Opportunity Party

Neoliberal austerity, Labour timidity or something else in N.Z.’s 2026 election?

There are basically 6 months left in the 54th Parliament of New Zealand. In about mid-September, it will dissolve for the campaign period. The retiring M.P.'s will give their valedictory statements to Parliament. When that happens and Parliament dissolves, the writ will be done for the election and the campaign phase will begin in earnest. … Continue reading Neoliberal austerity, Labour timidity or something else in N.Z.’s 2026 election?

Leftist Kiwi Writes Foreign Affairs, New Zealand Affairs, United Kingdom

Time for New Zealand to become a Republic

Andew Mountbatten-Windsor after his arrest for suspicion of wrong doing in public office (Reuters). You might ask what has a future New Zealand republic got to do with one of the worst sexual predators in recent history, a man who influenced some of the most powerful people in the world. And you would be right … Continue reading Time for New Zealand to become a Republic

Leftist Kiwi Writes Emergencies/Natural Hazards

Government unacceptably laissez faire on N.Z natural hazard risk

As we progress into the 7th year of this decade, one thing that has been striking for me is the number of natural hazard events that have occurred here. And how, despite the frequency, the Government seems wedded to the same levels of investment and concern. Which is a concern. Since the start of the … Continue reading Government unacceptably laissez faire on N.Z natural hazard risk