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

Leftist Kiwi Writes Finance, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, Politics, Taxation, The Opportunity Party

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

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 Biosecurity, Economy, Health, New Zealand Affairs, Uncategorised

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