Leftist Kiwi Writes Justice, LGBTQ, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Parliament, Political Parties, Politics, Society, The Opportunity Party

My submission on the N.Z. First Gender Definition Bill

I wrote a submission yesterday on the New Zealand First Gender Definition Bill, which seeks to biologically define a man and a woman. In this article I explain why my submission does not support it. This Bill of Parliament is open for submission until 02 July 2026. MY POSITION: I do not support this Bill … Continue reading My submission on the N.Z. First Gender Definition Bill

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

An attack of common sense? Significant support for making Kiwi Saver compulsory

Can Parliament agree on making Kiwi superannuation compulsory? (R. Glennie) After decades of nonsense politicking at the cost of hundreds of billions of dollars in superannuation savings, has New Zealand had an attack of common sense? Last week, National made a stunning announcement that I never thought I would hear from the main conservative party … Continue reading An attack of common sense? Significant support for making Kiwi Saver compulsory

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Human Rights, Law, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Parliament, Politics, Society

Tamaki incident a reminder of free speech limitations

Destiny Church Leader, Brian Tamaki, who is calling for the expulsion of Indians from New Zealand. (Chris McKeen/Stuff) The attack on the Indian community by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki is a timely reminder about why we have limitations on freedom of speech in New Zealand. In this timely reminder, I am pushed to think … Continue reading Tamaki incident a reminder of free speech limitations

Leftist Kiwi Writes Deforestation, Environment, New Zealand Affairs, Waste

The environmental emergency facing New Zealand: Part 2

An unused (read no longer wanted) cellphone. Valuable rare-earth minerals exist in this (R. Glennie) In yesterday's part, I mentioned fresh water quality, climate change and the reform of the Resource Management Act. Today's part examines our lack of attention to waste minimisation, the need to see past the pro/anti-mining politics and deforestation. Waste minimisation … Continue reading The environmental emergency facing New Zealand: Part 2

Leftist Kiwi Writes Economy, Environment, Fresh water, New Zealand Affairs, Resource Management Law

The environmental emergency facing New Zealand: Part 1

Poutu dam on the Tongariro Power scheme. Numerous rivers have been diverted for this scheme (R. Glennie) In this two part series, I look at what I consider to be an environmental emergency facing this country. It comes as the existing Government all but declares open war on one of New Zealand's biggest assets. The … Continue reading The environmental emergency facing New Zealand: Part 1