Two editorials in the 08 March 2026 edition of Sunday Star Times questioning Mr Luxon (R. Glennie) One week into a war that I honestly do not think anyone is going to "win", two things have become very clear in New Zealand politics for me. First and foremost, this is not a war New Zealand … Continue reading Out of tune Luxon not the Prime Minister New Zealand needs
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
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?
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
Climate change is here. Will New Zealand act?
As New Zealand cleans up after yet another storm, questions are once again starting to come out about our willingness to acknowledge climate change is here and that other nations are starting to take measures that may impact on New Zealand. The denialists will say that the weather has always changed. What they ignore is … Continue reading Climate change is here. Will New Zealand act?
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