Leftist Kiwi Writes Defence, Foreign Affairs, Government, New Zealand Affairs, United States

Defence spending increases; no change in nuclear free Aotearoa

H.M.N.Z.S Te Mana during Operation Crucible, 2022 (Source: N.Z.D.F.) The fiscal budget last week announced a significant - and long expected - increase in defence spending. It is one that I for a change, approve of as I have long viewed New Zealand as under-investing in the New Zealand Defence Force. What came as a … Continue reading Defence spending increases; no change in nuclear free Aotearoa

Leftist Kiwi Writes New Zealand Affairs, Parliament, Politics, United Kingdom, United States

Charlie Kirk and why New Zealand should not import U.S./U.K. culture wars

A tweet by A.C.T. Leader David Seymour ignores the fact that political rhetoric stokes tensions. The murder of U.S. far right political advocate Charlie Kirk has seen a divisive, contentious debate erupt around around his conduct. Halfway around the world, politicians in New Zealand are advocating remembering Mr Kirk, despite him having nothing to do … Continue reading Charlie Kirk and why New Zealand should not import U.S./U.K. culture wars

Leftist Kiwi Writes Canada, Government, Ministers of the Crown, New Zealand Affairs, Politics, United States, World Affairs

2025 outlook for Aotearoa New Zealand

This is a year in which numerous significant decisions about the future of this country, and its needs will need to be made. It is the penultimate year for this Government, which is already one of the least popular for this stage in its tenure. What happens in 2025 could determine the fate of the … Continue reading 2025 outlook for Aotearoa New Zealand