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
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
N.Z. needs to act against the Islamic Republic
It's time for the Islamic Republic to go.
An alternative New Zealand foreign policy in 2026
God Defend New Zealand? Or get a proper foreign policy? (N.A.S.A.) The brazen assault by the Donald Trump administration on the international legal framework that happened when U.S. forces attacked Venezuela was an assault on all that we stand for in the international community. And with it, the remaining shreds of credibility that the United … Continue reading An alternative New Zealand foreign policy in 2026
A stormy global outlook for 2026
The Earth is being treated like rubbish (S. Murdoch, 08/12/24) As the world grapples with the fact that the United States just punched international law in the head with its kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro, I am contemplating what the year 2026 will bring for a world looking dicier by the month. I cannot imagine a … Continue reading A stormy global outlook for 2026
Leftist Kiwi Writes 