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.
The wrongness of the Treaty Principles Bill: Part II
An example of the propaganda against Maori (source: widespread on X) On 14 November 2024 as the Treaty Principles Bill went to vote in the N.Z. Parliament, young Maori M.P. Hana Rawhiti Maipi Clarke was asked how many party votes her Party had. In response she led a haka challenge against the Bills A.C.T. Party … Continue reading The wrongness of the Treaty Principles Bill: Part II
The second coming of Ruthenasia? Nicola Willis and the 2024 Fiscal Budget
Is this upcoming N.Z. Fiscal Budget on Thursday the second coming of Ruthenasia?
Hipkins State of the Nation solid but not inspiring
Yesterday was Labour's turn for a State of the Nation speech.
The decay of New Zealand First
A speech by Winston Peters yesterday compared co-governance to Nazi-era Germany.
