Leftist Kiwi Writes Crime, Gangs, Justice, New Zealand Affairs

Mongrel Mob visit poor optics with historic precedence

Green M.P.'s Oriini Kaipara and Huhana Lyndon with the Mongrel Mob (R.N.Z.) A Mongrel Mob meeting with Green Party M.P.'s has caused a storm of controversy. History records that this is not the first time politicians have sat down with gangs. The late former Prime Minister Robert Muldoon is well known for having met with … Continue reading Mongrel Mob visit poor optics with historic precedence

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Crime, Justice, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Political Parties

“Tough on Crime” approach is not working

National M.P., Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith (Source: National Party) "National will get 'Tough on Crime'" said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. "Let us get 'Tough on Crime'" said Deputy Prime Ministers David Seymour and Winston Peters at various points. To all three of these parties "tough on crime" is akin to putting an ambulance at … Continue reading “Tough on Crime” approach is not working

Leftist Kiwi Writes Finance, New Zealand Affairs, Social Development, Superannuation, Taxation

Senior citizens: How does N.Z. pay for them?

Senior citizens are caught in the political cross fire over superannuation affordability (The Press) Senior citizens and how New Zealand pays for their care is something this country avoids talking about. The decision to cancel compulsory superannuation by the Robert Muldoon Government is the worst economic policy in 50 years. A report found that had … Continue reading Senior citizens: How does N.Z. pay for them?

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, Immigration, New Zealand Affairs, Politics

Immigrants: Too many? Too few? Just right?

Our immigration system needs an overhaul. (Immagine) How many of you readers have friends or family whose birth place was not New Zealand, but who came here to have a better life? What were their reasons for leaving? I have Colombian, Iranian, Peruvian friends - among others - who hold New Zealand citizenship. They left … Continue reading Immigrants: Too many? Too few? Just right?

Leftist Kiwi Writes Justice, LGBTQ, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Parliament, Political Parties, Politics, Society, The Opportunity Party

My submission on the N.Z. First Gender Definition Bill

I wrote a submission yesterday on the New Zealand First Gender Definition Bill, which seeks to biologically define a man and a woman. In this article I explain why my submission does not support it. This Bill of Parliament is open for submission until 02 July 2026. MY POSITION: I do not support this Bill … Continue reading My submission on the N.Z. First Gender Definition Bill