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

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Human Rights, Law, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Parliament, Politics, Society

Tamaki incident a reminder of free speech limitations

Destiny Church Leader, Brian Tamaki, who is calling for the expulsion of Indians from New Zealand. (Chris McKeen/Stuff) The attack on the Indian community by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki is a timely reminder about why we have limitations on freedom of speech in New Zealand. In this timely reminder, I am pushed to think … Continue reading Tamaki incident a reminder of free speech limitations

Leftist Kiwi Writes Artificial Intelligence, New Zealand Affairs, Society, Technology

My exploration of A.I. using Chat G.P.T.

A Chat G.P.T. rendering of a turbine in a hydro-electric power station (Chat G.P.T.). The case for I used Chat G.P.T. to draw the above image. The instructions were very straight forward, and the image output astonishing - with a few exceptions, it just about completely matched the image I had in mind of a … Continue reading My exploration of A.I. using Chat G.P.T.

Leftist Kiwi Writes Ethnic groups, New Zealand Affairs, Uncategorised

Concerning level of anti-Indian hatred in N.Z. social media

An image of N.Z. First Deputy Leader Shane Jones, who has criticised Indian migration. In December 2025, the Sikh community in Auckland staged a march, following escalating criticism and commentary bordering on hate speech. Part way through the march, a Brian Tamaki affiliated group intercepted them and disrupted the protest. The protest, which coming from … Continue reading Concerning level of anti-Indian hatred in N.Z. social media

Leftist Kiwi Writes New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Politics, Society, Uncategorised

Should New Zealand Ban Private Fireworks? Exploring the Impact

Is a Members Bill in Parliament about to ban fireworks? (Source: AI) New Zealand First is moving to ban private use of fireworks. As a kid I, my mates, parents and relatives had great fun letting a few off at big family events - New Years, Guy Fawkes and the occasional birthday. Lighting sparklers to … Continue reading Should New Zealand Ban Private Fireworks? Exploring the Impact