Leftist Kiwi Writes N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Parliament, Political Parties, Politics, The Opportunity Party

The end of the old order in N.Z. politics?

Two uninspiring Chris's and a very good Q: Will Opportunity be the true winner? Who is who? What has happened to our Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins. Who is Prime Minister Christopher Luxon trying to be? And likewise with his opposite number across the house, who is Labour leader … Continue reading The end of the old order in N.Z. politics?

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

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?

Leftist Kiwi Writes Ethnic groups, Ministers of the Crown, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Parliament, Politics, Society

Winston Peters not putting New Zealand first (or First)

National Party M.P. Carlos Cheung who is from China (Source: R.N.Z.) A former New Zealand First M.P., the late Richard Prosser once told me that Winston Peters is New Zealand First's biggest asset... And biggest liability. The recent attacks by New Zealand First on immigrants are not only hugely toxic, they are also immensely hypocritical. … Continue reading Winston Peters not putting New Zealand first (or First)

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Parliament, Political Parties, Politics

New Zealand First’s drift to the fringe right

The party of Winston Peters is drifting to the right. (A. Cairns/Stuff) A few days ago columnist Andrea Vance wrote a zinger of a column about the drift of New Zealand First to the right of the New Zealand political spectrum. When one considers all that has happened, which New Zealand First has been a … Continue reading New Zealand First’s drift to the fringe right

Leftist Kiwi Writes Justice, LGBTQ, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Parliament, Political Parties, Politics, Society, The Opportunity Party

My submission on the N.Z. First Gender Definition Bill

I wrote a submission yesterday on the New Zealand First Gender Definition Bill, which seeks to biologically define a man and a woman. In this article I explain why my submission does not support it. This Bill of Parliament is open for submission until 02 July 2026. MY POSITION: I do not support this Bill … Continue reading My submission on the N.Z. First Gender Definition Bill