New Zealanders and Australians have a relationship that few other countries around the world can claim to enjoy. Sure, when it comes to sport we love a good rivalry and few will deny the intensity of the Australian/New Zealand rivalry. It goes so far as to have inspired t-shirts which read "I support two teams: … Continue reading Our good mate Australia
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
Worsening global politics – and their players – do nothing for N.Z.
Around the world - for any number of reasons - tensions are rising. Bigger nations are becoming more and more belligerent. Medium size nations are increasing defence spending and philosophically digging in. For New Zealand, a nation that grew strong on the rules based order, this is a worrying sign. Like it or not, New … Continue reading Worsening global politics – and their players – do nothing for N.Z.
Of Chinese expansionism and New Zealand naivety
Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha is monitoring Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea (photo: NZDF) Over the past several years, as international tensions have risen around the world, many New Zealanders have been wondering how much longer we can try to look the other way and pretend they do not affect us. … Continue reading Of Chinese expansionism and New Zealand naivety
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
Leftist Kiwi Writes 