The New Zealand Parliament, and Beehive (R. Glennie) For years I have watched as successive Governments have passed legislation under urgency in the New Zealand Parliament. In almost all instances, the use of Parliamentary Urgency has not been justified, and this article looks at examples of such behaviour. The most recent example of this is … Continue reading Legislation passed under urgency is not N.Z law done well
N.Z. needs to act against the Islamic Republic
It's time for the Islamic Republic to go.
Why Serco should not operate in New Zealand
Serco could not be trusted with N.Z. prisons, so why our health? (Credit: A.I). Serco. Have you as a reader, ever heard anything good about this British multi-national which provides government services on a contract basis in numerous countries around the world. Remember Mt Eden Prison fight club? It was a fight club organized by … Continue reading Why Serco should not operate in New Zealand
Talking points 12 months from N.Z. 2026 election
The performance of Minister of Finance Nicola Willis is a talking point. (Credit: Reece Baker/RNZ) The disgruntlement is clear to hear. When editors like Luke Malpass and columnists Damien Grant are talking about a centre-right coalition being in trouble, it most probably is. When talk back radio hosts - Mike Hosking of all people - … Continue reading Talking points 12 months from N.Z. 2026 election
A defence of the N.Z. welfare safety net
Ministry of Social Development provide an essential social welfare safety net (Christel Yardley/Waikato Times) I am writing this in support of the extra assistance and social services available in New Zealand. I am writing as someone who has directly benefitted from the social welfare services available in this country, to the point that I hold … Continue reading A defence of the N.Z. welfare safety net
