Leftist Kiwi Writes Economy, Employment, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties

Decline in services a danger to N.Z. rural communities

A N.Z. Post store in Auckland. (Google Maps) This is a bit of a grumble about large businesses closing and the socio-economic devastation they leave behind, the trends and some local observations. It stems from the announcement by New Zealand Post that 140+ stores are closing (more on that later), and the apparent lack of … Continue reading Decline in services a danger to N.Z. rural communities

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, Local Government, New Zealand Affairs

Mt. Maunganui landslide raises questions about N.Z. land-use in hazard zones

Mt. Maunganui landslide looking towards Tauranga Harbour. (Source: 1 News) Six people were buried in a landslide on Mt. Maunganui during heavy rain last Thursday. As the country deals with the aftermath, it is time to look at what contribution land use planning may have made to the event. Following the Auckland Anniversary flood event … Continue reading Mt. Maunganui landslide raises questions about N.Z. land-use in hazard zones

Leftist Kiwi Writes Ethnic groups, New Zealand Affairs, Uncategorised

Concerning level of anti-Indian hatred in N.Z. social media

An image of N.Z. First Deputy Leader Shane Jones, who has criticised Indian migration. In December 2025, the Sikh community in Auckland staged a march, following escalating criticism and commentary bordering on hate speech. Part way through the march, a Brian Tamaki affiliated group intercepted them and disrupted the protest. The protest, which coming from … Continue reading Concerning level of anti-Indian hatred in N.Z. social media

Leftist Kiwi Writes New Zealand Affairs, Parliament, Political Parties, Politics

New Zealand votes: 07 November 2026

There is an unwritten but generally accepted practice among Governments to make sure that whatever Saturday is set down for the elections, that it does not clash with a foreseen event - e.g. Rugby Championship match, a major international event likely to overshadow it such as a general election in Australia. In 2026, the reasoning … Continue reading New Zealand votes: 07 November 2026

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, New Zealand Affairs, Politics

State of New Zealand: the 2026 Mumbo Jumbo edition

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon gave his State of the Nation address to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce today. It was a bunch of "managerial mumbo jumbo" said Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins. Indeed, it may seem so. But not only that, the speech, which was exclusively focussed on the economy, failed to … Continue reading State of New Zealand: the 2026 Mumbo Jumbo edition