Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Economy, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, United States, World Affairs

The coming Trumpian catastrophe

For four years, the administration of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden had two purposes as far as the world was concerned. One, undo the damage caused by the first presidency of Donald Trump. Two, ensure that enough progress is made tackling the issues that made Mr Trump's first presidency - and the 06 January 2021 … Continue reading The coming Trumpian catastrophe

Leftist Kiwi Writes Employment, Ministries of the Crown, New Zealand Affairs, Statistics

Mass redundancies at Ministry of Statistics helps nobody

On Thursday I saw a truly shocking headline. All staff at the Ministry of Statistics are to be offered redundancy. 1,000 people have just been offered a mass redundancy across offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch as well as in the field. Why is it shocking? This is just the latest slash and burn attack … Continue reading Mass redundancies at Ministry of Statistics helps nobody