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Kia ora I was born during the Government of Robert Muldoon. I have observed the neoliberal market economic reforms that the Government of David Lange with the help of Richard Prebble and Roger Douglas; later Jim Bolger and Ruth Richardson enacted. 100,000 jobs lost in New Zealand, state infrastructure and institutions gutted; continuously increasing cost of living and associated problems (crime, homelessness, a brain drain overseas) and a relatively select few doing very well whilst the majority struggle. It doesn't need to be like this. I write about the problems that neoliberalism has caused and continues to cause, but also about the potential solutions and the anticipated outcomes if Aotearoa was brave enough to try them. Nga mihi.

18/10/202617/10/2026 Leftist Kiwi Writes Crime, Gangs, Justice, New Zealand Affairs

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

14/10/202613/10/2026 Leftist Kiwi Writes Emergencies/Natural Hazards, N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, Research, Science Technology

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

11/10/202610/10/2026 Leftist Kiwi Writes Uncategorised

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

07/10/202606/10/2026 Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Crime, Justice, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Political Parties

“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

04/10/202603/10/2026 Leftist Kiwi Writes Finance, New Zealand Affairs, Social Development, Superannuation, Taxation

Senior citizens: How does N.Z. pay for them?

Senior citizens are caught in the political cross fire over superannuation affordability (The Press) Senior citizens and how New Zealand pays for their care is something this country avoids talking about. The decision to cancel compulsory superannuation by the Robert Muldoon Government is the worst economic policy in 50 years. A report found that had … Continue reading Senior citizens: How does N.Z. pay for them?