U.S. President Donald Trump signing Executive Orders on 20/01/25 (Credit: B.B.C.) For Trump supporters, the true test of their leader, their idol now starts. How will he handle all of the promises he made in the 2 1/2 months between winning the election and being sworn in? Will he try to tone down their expectations … Continue reading Trumpism Mk II begins
New year, new Cabinet for coalition
Shane Jones has been replaced by Simeon Brown as Minister of Health. Credit: Bruce Mackay/The Post The political year in Aotearoa New Zealand has begun with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon having a Cabinet reshuffle of sorts. After a year full of brazen "economy and landlords first" trumpeting from the Government, 2025 begins with the Prime … Continue reading New year, new Cabinet for coalition
A bad faith Government logjam of legislation
The Government can be accused of many things. One these is being a bad faith operator by deliberately putting legislation out for submissions at a time when they know most businesses, organizations and individuals likely to be affected are on holiday. Right now there are 19 Bills of Parliament open for public submissions after the … Continue reading A bad faith Government logjam of legislation
A grim, grinchy economic Christmas for New Zealand
Nicola Willis presents the Half Yearly Economic Fiscal Update (Mark Mitchell) With one week until Christmas, and one working day of the Parliamentary year left, the season to be jolly will be feeling empty for a lot of New Zealanders. Since the National-led Coalition came to office, over 7,000 public service jobs have been lost … Continue reading A grim, grinchy economic Christmas for New Zealand
The incompetence of Christopher Luxon
A rather glaring poll for National last year, even before it was elected to office (Three News) As the first year of the sixth National Government draws to a close, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be looking back at his governments accomplishments. Fast and furiously his ministerial lieutenants have introduced an extraordinary number of changes, … Continue reading The incompetence of Christopher Luxon
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