Waiho/Callery River confluence near Franz Josef. A very high risk landslide damburst risk. Photo taken from immediate vicinity of Alpine Fault (R. Glennie) An article in The Press today resonated with me in ways I did not expect. Henry Cooke, writes of how the Infrastructure Commission has convinced politicians to stop with shiny new projects. … Continue reading Maintaining existing infrastructure is just as import as new projects
The end of the old order in N.Z. politics?
Two uninspiring Chris's and a very good Q: Will Opportunity be the true winner? Who is who? What has happened to our Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins. Who is Prime Minister Christopher Luxon trying to be? And likewise with his opposite number across the house, who is Labour leader … Continue reading The end of the old order in N.Z. politics?
Disinvesting in New Zealand healthcare
Dunedin Hospital's new outpatients building opens later in 2026. (Gerard O'Brien ODT) For years, just as Britons have watched their National Health System decline, I have watched the New Zealand health system slowly buckling. In both the U.K. and New Zealand there seem to similar causes. But the primary cause in New Zealand: decades of … Continue reading Disinvesting in New Zealand healthcare
National losing confidence in Luxon?
Is the coalition fraying over the M.M.P. announcement? (1 News) A few days ago, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that there will be a referendum on whether New Zealand should keep M.M.P. It came in a surprise announcement that was made with no prior consultation of the National Party caucus, nor the Cabinet that he … Continue reading National losing confidence in Luxon?
Timeline for the New Zealand election 2026
Governor General Cindy Kiro signing the Election Writ in 2017 (Source: N.Z. Parliament) It is now less than 100 days to the 2026 General Election. Given the changes that the Government has made to enrolling to vote and the legality of what can and cannot be done in /around polling booths, I have made this … Continue reading Timeline for the New Zealand election 2026