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

Human Rights Commission must warn Stephen Rainbow

Dr Stephen Rainbow, Human Rights Commissioner (source: 1 News) In February Chief Human Rights Commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow met with Alternative Jewish Voices spokeswoman Phillippa Yasbek and discussed social cohesion in New Zealand. At the meeting, which was also attended by Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby (more on her later), Dr Rainbow attacked the Muslim … Continue reading Human Rights Commission must warn Stephen Rainbow