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?
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
The many tragic angles of the Taupo high school arson
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College, which was damaged by arson on Sunday (Google Map) On Sunday afternoon, word began filtering through of a major fire at a high school in the central North Island town of Taupo. The Taupo-nui-a-Tia College, the largest school in southern Waikato had been struck by arson. Aside from the usual social media reaction … Continue reading The many tragic angles of the Taupo high school arson
Waitangi Day: a time for N.Z. to reflect on the Treaty
Every year 06 February, New Zealand commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi), at the Treaty Grounds and other locations around the country. It is a time for the iwi/hapu and politicians to come together and acknowledge the progress made and the progress still to happen. In 2026, with iwi/Crown … Continue reading Waitangi Day: a time for N.Z. to reflect on the Treaty
Leftist Kiwi Writes 