Leftist Kiwi Writes Health, New Zealand Affairs, Senior Citizens, Social Development, Society, Taxation

To raise or to lower: The question of N.Z.’s retirement age

Should it be raised or should it be lowered? The suitability of New Zealand's retirement age has come into question as the Government continues to cut away at the welfare state that has underpinned our socio-economic wellbeing. I personally support keeping it at 65, but with a few caveats to allow flexibility in certain respects. … Continue reading To raise or to lower: The question of N.Z.’s retirement age

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Education, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, Politics, Social Media

Under 16 social media ban indicative of wrong priorities

Last week amid the thunderstorm of anger directed at the Government over pay parity, another potentially troublesome law change was introduced to Parliament. Minister for Education, Erica Stanford, has announced a plan to prohibit people under the age of 16 from being on social media. But as we see below, it has some significant challenges … Continue reading Under 16 social media ban indicative of wrong priorities

Leftist Kiwi Writes New Zealand Affairs, Society

Addressing the cost of living in Aotearoa New Zealand

I have five practical ideas for reducing the cost of living in this country. My choice of ideas is designed to reach the broadest demographic range across the country. They are: Letting councils use G.S.T. from rates to fund essential infrastructure Require all schools to have a second hand uniform option for schools; a recycle … Continue reading Addressing the cost of living in Aotearoa New Zealand

Leftist Kiwi Writes Charity, New Zealand Affairs, Society

Why Destiny Church should not be a Charity

Destiny Church members swarm past library staff in a protest against a story time for children run by a drag king. Photo: Brian Tamaki Destiny Church is a registered charity founded and headed by the self proclaimed "Apostle" Brian Tamaki. CHARITY No: 31639 Since its foundation, Destiny Church have taken an overtly aggressive stance against … Continue reading Why Destiny Church should not be a Charity