Leftist Kiwi Writes China, Cook Islands, Defence, Foreign Affairs, New Zealand Affairs, World Affairs

Of Chinese expansionism and New Zealand naivety

Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha is monitoring Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea (photo: NZDF) Over the past several years, as international tensions have risen around the world, many New Zealanders have been wondering how much longer we can try to look the other way and pretend they do not affect us. … Continue reading Of Chinese expansionism and New Zealand naivety

Leftist Kiwi Writes Charity, New Zealand Affairs, Society

Why Destiny Church should not be a Charity

Destiny Church members swarm past library staff in a protest against a story time for children run by a drag king. Photo: Brian Tamaki Destiny Church is a registered charity founded and headed by the self proclaimed "Apostle" Brian Tamaki. CHARITY No: 31639 Since its foundation, Destiny Church have taken an overtly aggressive stance against … Continue reading Why Destiny Church should not be a Charity

Leftist Kiwi Writes Canada, Government, Ministers of the Crown, New Zealand Affairs, Politics, United States, World Affairs

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

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, N.Z. National Party, Politics

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Shane Jones has been replaced by Simeon Brown as Minister of Health.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

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, Ministers of the Crown, New Zealand Affairs, Parliament, Politics

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