Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Crime, Justice, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Political Parties

“Tough on Crime” approach is not working

National M.P., Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith (Source: National Party) "National will get 'Tough on Crime'" said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. "Let us get 'Tough on Crime'" said Deputy Prime Ministers David Seymour and Winston Peters at various points. To all three of these parties "tough on crime" is akin to putting an ambulance at … Continue reading “Tough on Crime” approach is not working

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How the Luxon Cabinet 2023-2026 performed

The Cabinet of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in 2023 (STUFF/Robert Kitchin) The New Zealand Parliament has sat for the final time in its 54th edition. I now take the time to rank the Cabinet Ministers of the Christopher Luxon Government. A.C.T. PARTY When Brooke van Velden first became a Minister of the Crown, a cartoonist … Continue reading How the Luxon Cabinet 2023-2026 performed

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My report card for 54th New Zealand Parliament

A.C.T. Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden delivering her valedictory statement (Stuff N.Z.) Parliament is in the process of dissolving for the 2026 Election, due on 07 November 2026. As the final insults and questions flew in the House of Representatives yesterday, I wrote this. It is my report card for the political parties of the … Continue reading My report card for 54th New Zealand Parliament

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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?

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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