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
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
Pope Francis an example of New Zealand values
Pope Francis kissing foot of female inmate at Rebibbia Prison, Rome. (Vatican Media) For one who is not a massive fan of religion or religious practices, the recent passing of the late Pope Francis of Assisi, brings to an end the era of one of the more modern guardians of the Holy See. Pope Francis … Continue reading Pope Francis an example of New Zealand values
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
Oranga Tamariki a pawn in a larger scandal
Oranga Tamariki has been controversial since it was established in . Some of the acts committed under its guidance have generated deserved criticism. It has been the face of children being uplifted from biological families and placed in foster care. But is O.T. entirely at fault? No. O.T. is simply a pawn in a bigger … Continue reading Oranga Tamariki a pawn in a larger scandal