Decline in services a danger to N.Z. rural communities

A N.Z. Post store in Auckland. (Google Maps) This is a bit of a grumble about large businesses closing and the socio-economic devastation they leave behind, the trends and some local observations. It stems from the announcement by New Zealand Post that 140+ stores are closing (more on that later), and the apparent lack of … Continue reading Decline in services a danger to N.Z. rural communities

Concerning level of anti-Indian hatred in N.Z. social media

An image of N.Z. First Deputy Leader Shane Jones, who has criticised Indian migration. In December 2025, the Sikh community in Auckland staged a march, following escalating criticism and commentary bordering on hate speech. Part way through the march, a Brian Tamaki affiliated group intercepted them and disrupted the protest. The protest, which coming from … Continue reading Concerning level of anti-Indian hatred in N.Z. social media

New Zealand votes: 07 November 2026

There is an unwritten but generally accepted practice among Governments to make sure that whatever Saturday is set down for the elections, that it does not clash with a foreseen event - e.g. Rugby Championship match, a major international event likely to overshadow it such as a general election in Australia. In 2026, the reasoning … Continue reading New Zealand votes: 07 November 2026

State of New Zealand: the 2026 Mumbo Jumbo edition

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon gave his State of the Nation address to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce today. It was a bunch of "managerial mumbo jumbo" said Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins. Indeed, it may seem so. But not only that, the speech, which was exclusively focussed on the economy, failed to … Continue reading State of New Zealand: the 2026 Mumbo Jumbo edition