Leftist Kiwi Writes Foreign Affairs, New Zealand Affairs, World Affairs

An alternative New Zealand foreign policy in 2026

God Defend New Zealand? Or get a proper foreign policy? (N.A.S.A.) The brazen assault by the Donald Trump administration on the international legal framework that happened when U.S. forces attacked Venezuela was an assault on all that we stand for in the international community. And with it, the remaining shreds of credibility that the United … Continue reading An alternative New Zealand foreign policy in 2026

Leftist Kiwi Writes New Zealand Affairs, Parliament, Politics, The Opportunity Party

Political winners and losers in New Zealand for 2025

It is that time of year again when the political pundits roll out their nominees for best and worst political performances of 2025. Former Three News reporter, and now TV1 Breakfast co-host (in the new year) Tova O'Brien has just commissioned her take on New Zealand politics for the year. The L.O.M. (Loudmouth Obnoxious Minister) … Continue reading Political winners and losers in New Zealand for 2025

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Government, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, Politics

The National M.P. who wants to support Maori broadcasting

Last week was Scrutiny Week. It is a week where bosses of various public service agencies go to Parliament and explain what they are doing in their agencies and why the Government should support them. Meet Greg Fleming, National Party, Member for Maungakiekie and supporter of Te Mangai Paho (T.M.P.), the agency responsible for enabling … Continue reading The National M.P. who wants to support Maori broadcasting

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, New Zealand Affairs, Parliament

Sir Geoffrey Palmer: use of urgency a danger to New Zealand

New Zealand Parliament and the Beehive (R. Glennie) Sir Geoffrey Palmer, a former Prime Minister, Minister of the Crown, and constitutional expert, has expressed his significant concern about how the excessive use of Parliamentary urgency in New Zealand is undermining our democracy. It comes as we approach the end of a year in which its … Continue reading Sir Geoffrey Palmer: use of urgency a danger to New Zealand