Ministers of the Crown might be using e-mail inappropriately for Government business
New Zealand First not for New Zealand first
I was a member of New Zealand First 2002-2006; 2010-2017, during which time I saw the party grow, implode, revive itself and grow a second time before imploding again in 2020. Now quite the different beast from the one I knew, is New Zealand First really the party that it says it is? When I … Continue reading New Zealand First not for New Zealand first
2025 outlook for Aotearoa New Zealand
This is a year in which numerous significant decisions about the future of this country, and its needs will need to be made. It is the penultimate year for this Government, which is already one of the least popular for this stage in its tenure. What happens in 2025 could determine the fate of the … Continue reading 2025 outlook for Aotearoa New Zealand
New year, new Cabinet for coalition
Shane Jones has been replaced by Simeon Brown as Minister of Health. Credit: Bruce Mackay/The Post The political year in Aotearoa New Zealand has begun with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon having a Cabinet reshuffle of sorts. After a year full of brazen "economy and landlords first" trumpeting from the Government, 2025 begins with the Prime … Continue reading New year, new Cabinet for coalition
A bad faith Government logjam of legislation
The Government can be accused of many things. One these is being a bad faith operator by deliberately putting legislation out for submissions at a time when they know most businesses, organizations and individuals likely to be affected are on holiday. Right now there are 19 Bills of Parliament open for public submissions after the … Continue reading A bad faith Government logjam of legislation
Leftist Kiwi Writes 