Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Government, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, Politics

Regulatory Standards Bill a dangerous attempt to straight jacket policy making

The Regulatory Standards Bill (Legislation, 08/07/25) The Select Committee stage of one of New Zealand's most contentious Bills of Parliament began on Monday. As the hearing of public submissions progresses I look at why this is not a good Bill of Parliament to pass. The Regulatory Standards Bill, which is being championed by A.C.T. leader … Continue reading Regulatory Standards Bill a dangerous attempt to straight jacket policy making

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Education, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, Politics, Social Media

Under 16 social media ban indicative of wrong priorities

Last week amid the thunderstorm of anger directed at the Government over pay parity, another potentially troublesome law change was introduced to Parliament. Minister for Education, Erica Stanford, has announced a plan to prohibit people under the age of 16 from being on social media. But as we see below, it has some significant challenges … Continue reading Under 16 social media ban indicative of wrong priorities

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

Worsening global politics – and their players – do nothing for N.Z.

Around the world - for any number of reasons - tensions are rising. Bigger nations are becoming more and more belligerent. Medium size nations are increasing defence spending and philosophically digging in. For New Zealand, a nation that grew strong on the rules based order, this is a worrying sign. Like it or not, New … Continue reading Worsening global politics – and their players – do nothing for N.Z.