Mt. Maunganui landslide looking towards Tauranga Harbour. (Source: 1 News) Six people were buried in a landslide on Mt. Maunganui during heavy rain last Thursday. As the country deals with the aftermath, it is time to look at what contribution land use planning may have made to the event. Following the Auckland Anniversary flood event … Continue reading Mt. Maunganui landslide raises questions about N.Z. land-use in hazard zones
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.
Outlook for New Zealand in 2026
Are stormy skies a metaphor for New Zealand in election year? (R. Glennie) 2026 begins overcast, with black clouds of various kinds hanging around New Zealand. I do not just mean the thunderstorms that have been striking various parts of the country over the last week, or the deluges that have come from them. The … Continue reading Outlook for New Zealand in 2026
The National M.P. who wants to support Maori broadcasting
Last week was Scrutiny Week. It is a week where bosses of various public service agencies go to Parliament and explain what they are doing in their agencies and why the Government should support them. Meet Greg Fleming, National Party, Member for Maungakiekie and supporter of Te Mangai Paho (T.M.P.), the agency responsible for enabling … Continue reading The National M.P. who wants to support Maori broadcasting
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