Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Political Parties, World Affairs

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.

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Politics

New Zealand First not for New Zealand first

I was a member of New Zealand First 2002-2006; 2010-2017, during which time I saw the party grow, implode, revive itself and grow a second time before imploding again in 2020. Now quite the different beast from the one I knew, is New Zealand First really the party that it says it is? When I … Continue reading New Zealand First not for New Zealand first

Leftist Kiwi Writes China, Cook Islands, Defence, Foreign Affairs, New Zealand Affairs, World Affairs

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

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

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