Meet Qiulae Wong, the new Leader of The Opportunity Party. There are a number of things to like about T.O.P., who, despite the small scale resources at hand, have a surprisingly well oiled public relations machine. It is noted by the effective graphics employed on their website, the social media accounts appearance and that they … Continue reading A diamond in the rough of N.Z. politics? The Opportunity Party
Big changes coming in N.Z. local government?
One of the biggest weaknesses in New Zealand politics is an understanding of how our local government works. One of the many reasons for this, might be the number of layers of local governance and the fact that in some areas these have been amalgamated to form - for lack of a better word - … Continue reading Big changes coming in N.Z. local government?
N.Z. school rebellion over Treaty symptomatic of bigger problems
A lawyer named Tania Waikato has compiled a list of schools that have said that they will honour their Treaty of Waitangi obligations, despite National Party M.P. and Minister of Education, Erica Stanford removing them. Anti-Maori lobby group Hobsons Pledge called it a victory when Ms Stanford announced that the legal obligations that tie schools … Continue reading N.Z. school rebellion over Treaty symptomatic of bigger problems
Why Serco should not operate in New Zealand
Serco could not be trusted with N.Z. prisons, so why our health? (Credit: A.I). Serco. Have you as a reader, ever heard anything good about this British multi-national which provides government services on a contract basis in numerous countries around the world. Remember Mt Eden Prison fight club? It was a fight club organized by … Continue reading Why Serco should not operate in New Zealand
If N.Z. had an election today…
New Zealand Parliament and Beehive (R. Glennie) A few days ago I heard that support for Labour had risen to 38%, whilst needing Te Pati Maori to help them into the Beehive. This continues the slow but general upwards creep of the centre-left in New Zealand, as voters struggle with living costs, a failing economy, … Continue reading If N.Z. had an election today…
Leftist Kiwi Writes 