Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Politics

New Zealand First not for New Zealand first

I was a member of New Zealand First 2002-2006; 2010-2017, during which time I saw the party grow, implode, revive itself and grow a second time before imploding again in 2020. Now quite the different beast from the one I knew, is New Zealand First really the party that it says it is? When I … Continue reading New Zealand First not for New Zealand first

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Ministers of the Crown, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Parliament, Politics

The incompetence of Christopher Luxon

A rather glaring poll for National last year, even before it was elected to office (Three News) As the first year of the sixth National Government draws to a close, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be looking back at his governments accomplishments. Fast and furiously his ministerial lieutenants have introduced an extraordinary number of changes, … Continue reading The incompetence of Christopher Luxon

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Maori Affairs/Te ao Maori, N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Political Parties, Politics

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