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An attack of common sense? Significant support for making Kiwi Saver compulsory

Can Parliament agree on making Kiwi superannuation compulsory? (R. Glennie) After decades of nonsense politicking at the cost of hundreds of billions of dollars in superannuation savings, has New Zealand had an attack of common sense? Last week, National made a stunning announcement that I never thought I would hear from the main conservative party … Continue reading An attack of common sense? Significant support for making Kiwi Saver compulsory

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Tamaki incident a reminder of free speech limitations

Destiny Church Leader, Brian Tamaki, who is calling for the expulsion of Indians from New Zealand. (Chris McKeen/Stuff) The attack on the Indian community by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki is a timely reminder about why we have limitations on freedom of speech in New Zealand. In this timely reminder, I am pushed to think … Continue reading Tamaki incident a reminder of free speech limitations

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Atlas Network: The trojan horse infecting New Zealand

Atlas Network website, depicting them(?) as crusaders for freedom. (Atlas Network) Decades ago, a young David Seymour - before he became Leader of the A.C.T. Party - and two ideological heroes of his attended a forum in Canada. One was former Minister of Finance Ruth Richardson, most notorious for her Mother of All Budgets in … Continue reading Atlas Network: The trojan horse infecting New Zealand

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Opportunity rise on back of N.Z. voter frustration

Tongariro National Park - a major income earner in the central North Island (R. Glennie) The Opportunity Party, led by Qiulae Wong, has reached 6% in the most recent Roy Morgan poll. And at a time when voter frustration is reaching levels unheard of, this is notable. This is historic for several reasons: No other … Continue reading Opportunity rise on back of N.Z. voter frustration

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Neoliberal austerity, Labour timidity or something else in N.Z.’s 2026 election?

There are basically 6 months left in the 54th Parliament of New Zealand. In about mid-September, it will dissolve for the campaign period. The retiring M.P.'s will give their valedictory statements to Parliament. When that happens and Parliament dissolves, the writ will be done for the election and the campaign phase will begin in earnest. … Continue reading Neoliberal austerity, Labour timidity or something else in N.Z.’s 2026 election?