Leftist Kiwi Writes Energy, Foreign Affairs, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Politics

The need to reform N.Z.’s energy sector

Marsden Point refinery should not be the only energy infrastructure we invest in. (Wikipedia) As the U.S./Israel war against Iran continues, it is clear that Iran holds a degree of geopolitical influence in the Middle East that many have overlooked. It also highlights how important a body of salt water between Iran and Saudi Arabia … Continue reading The need to reform N.Z.’s energy sector

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Politics, The Opportunity Party

Six months from N.Z. election, is Luxon fit for Prime Minister?

Fuel prices in Christchurch a week ago (R. Glennie) It is 05 April 2026, and as New Zealand go about their Easter break and the start of the school holidays, National Party M.P.'s will be quietly alarmed with the most recent polls. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has a grand opportunity to turn around the barrage … Continue reading Six months from N.Z. election, is Luxon fit for Prime Minister?

Leftist Kiwi Writes N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, Politics

Out of tune Luxon not the Prime Minister New Zealand needs

Two editorials in the 08 March 2026 edition of Sunday Star Times questioning Mr Luxon (R. Glennie) One week into a war that I honestly do not think anyone is going to "win", two things have become very clear in New Zealand politics for me. First and foremost, this is not a war New Zealand … Continue reading Out of tune Luxon not the Prime Minister New Zealand needs

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, Min. Social Development, N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Politics

Legislation passed under urgency is not N.Z law done well

The New Zealand Parliament, and Beehive (R. Glennie) For years I have watched as successive Governments have passed legislation under urgency in the New Zealand Parliament. In almost all instances, the use of Parliamentary Urgency has not been justified, and this article looks at examples of such behaviour. The most recent example of this is … Continue reading Legislation passed under urgency is not N.Z law done well

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Government, Green Party, N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Political Parties, Te Pati Maori, The Opportunity Party

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?