For four years, the administration of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden had two purposes as far as the world was concerned. One, undo the damage caused by the first presidency of Donald Trump. Two, ensure that enough progress is made tackling the issues that made Mr Trump's first presidency - and the 06 January 2021 … Continue reading The coming Trumpian catastrophe
The second coming of Ruthenasia? Nicola Willis and the 2024 Fiscal Budget
Is this upcoming N.Z. Fiscal Budget on Thursday the second coming of Ruthenasia?
The immigration problem in Aotearoa
An unprecedented number of people leaving New Zealand has got me thinking about what are the causes of this exodus. I welcome all immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. I only ask that they understand that Te Tiriti o Waitangi is here to stay and respect the fact that there is a process of reconciliation going … Continue reading The immigration problem in Aotearoa
The problem with Americanizing our prisons
As we plunge deep into the first year of the new Government, some all too familiar conservative policies are coming to the fore on justice. Remember the time we had 3 Strikes under the Government of former Prime Minister John Key? Remember the preference for more prison beds than tackling the socio-economic drivers of crime? … Continue reading The problem with Americanizing our prisons
Mass redundancies at Ministry of Statistics helps nobody
On Thursday I saw a truly shocking headline. All staff at the Ministry of Statistics are to be offered redundancy. 1,000 people have just been offered a mass redundancy across offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch as well as in the field. Why is it shocking? This is just the latest slash and burn attack … Continue reading Mass redundancies at Ministry of Statistics helps nobody
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