Sheep being moved to another paddock in Mackenzie Basin (R. Glennie) Rural New Zealand is a part of New Zealand society that both big parties pay a lot of lip service to. Labour and National both have rural candidates, and both parties have a storied history. Labour was born in Blackball, a former mining town … Continue reading Rural New Zealand in need of a rebuild
Mongrel Mob visit poor optics with historic precedence
Green M.P.'s Oriini Kaipara and Huhana Lyndon with the Mongrel Mob (R.N.Z.) A Mongrel Mob meeting with Green Party M.P.'s has caused a storm of controversy. History records that this is not the first time politicians have sat down with gangs. The late former Prime Minister Robert Muldoon is well known for having met with … Continue reading Mongrel Mob visit poor optics with historic precedence
Natural hazards underfunding forces closure of Geonet monitoring centres
A print screen of the live Geonet website (Geonet). Natural hazards are a part of life in this country. Faults, volcanoes and tsunamis exist throughout. Government funding has always been available. In recent years that has changed. Funding tax cuts for those who do not need it, has been a bigger priority. To the point … Continue reading Natural hazards underfunding forces closure of Geonet monitoring centres
Enrolling New Zealand for the 2026 election
Enrolling New Zealand citizens is a legal requirement of the Electoral Act. (Electoral Commission) Enrolling New Zealand citizens to be on the electoral role is a challenge. This is despite it being a legal requirement of the Electoral Act. I join others in asking if you have enrolled, or know of people who have not … Continue reading Enrolling New Zealand for the 2026 election
“Tough on Crime” approach is not working
National M.P., Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith (Source: National Party) "National will get 'Tough on Crime'" said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. "Let us get 'Tough on Crime'" said Deputy Prime Ministers David Seymour and Winston Peters at various points. To all three of these parties "tough on crime" is akin to putting an ambulance at … Continue reading “Tough on Crime” approach is not working