I have five practical ideas for reducing the cost of living in this country. My choice of ideas is designed to reach the broadest demographic range across the country. They are: Letting councils use G.S.T. from rates to fund essential infrastructure Require all schools to have a second hand uniform option for schools; a recycle … Continue reading Addressing the cost of living in Aotearoa New Zealand
Pope Francis an example of New Zealand values
Pope Francis kissing foot of female inmate at Rebibbia Prison, Rome. (Vatican Media) For one who is not a massive fan of religion or religious practices, the recent passing of the late Pope Francis of Assisi, brings to an end the era of one of the more modern guardians of the Holy See. Pope Francis … Continue reading Pope Francis an example of New Zealand values
Labour doing nothing to improve their election prospects
Labour leader Chris Hipkins (Credit: Office of Governor General 25/01/23) New Zealand is coming to the half way point of this political term. The Deputy Prime Ministership of David Seymour starts in a few weeks. And the Leader of the Labour Party has just made one of the most delusional statements I have seen in … Continue reading Labour doing nothing to improve their election prospects
Ferry announcement a step in right direction
The announcement by Minister for Rail, Winston Peters, that the new Cook Strait ferries will both have railway capacity is a step in the right direction. As a maritime nation split between two large islands and a host of smaller ones, we cannot afford to have no railway connection between the North and South Islands. … Continue reading Ferry announcement a step in right direction
Leftist Kiwi Writes 