Leftist Kiwi Writes Economy, Government, New Zealand Affairs, Politics, Science

Ending the “War on Science” in New Zealand

When I was in my last year at high school - some 25+ years ago - there was a documentary on television that Mum and Dad thought I should watch. It was about Ireland's stunning turn around from a relatively lack lustre economy to a booming info-technology driven place. It must have been well watched … Continue reading Ending the “War on Science” in New Zealand

Leftist Kiwi Writes Economic Sectors, Infrastructure, New Zealand Affairs, Tourism, Transport

Ferry announcement a step in right direction

The announcement by Minister for Rail, Winston Peters, that the new Cook Strait ferries will both have railway capacity is a step in the right direction. As a maritime nation split between two large islands and a host of smaller ones, we cannot afford to have no railway connection between the North and South Islands. … Continue reading Ferry announcement a step in right direction

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, N.Z. National Party, Politics

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Shane Jones has been replaced by Simeon Brown as Minister of Health.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