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?
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
Opportunity Party first to release tax policy for 2026 election
The Opportunity Party tax policy page calculator. (T.O.P. website) Tax policy is one of the major policy releases that every party of significance is expected to make during an election campaign. In 2026, The Opportunity Party (T.O.P.) are the first to do so. In this article, I put their tax calculator to the test and … Continue reading Opportunity Party first to release tax policy for 2026 election
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
Yellow Legged Hornet: A Threat to New Zealand’s Ecosystem
The Yellow Legged Hornet has been found in Auckland (123rf). Meet the Yellow Legged Hornet (hereafter v. velutina). This most unwelcome insect has been discovered in Auckland. Nobody is quite sure how long it has been here, but the multiple reports of confirmed sightings suggest it is unfortunately somewhat established. For beekeepers, horticulture, viticulture and … Continue reading Yellow Legged Hornet: A Threat to New Zealand’s Ecosystem