Oranga Tamariki has been controversial since it was established in . Some of the acts committed under its guidance have generated deserved criticism. It has been the face of children being uplifted from biological families and placed in foster care. But is O.T. entirely at fault? No. O.T. is simply a pawn in a bigger … Continue reading Oranga Tamariki a pawn in a larger scandal
Government assault on democracy threatens New Zealand’s stability – and itself
The Government is rushing legislation through Parliament to repeal the Maori Health Authority is just the latest act in what appears to be an all in assault on democratic practice in this country. And at least one Government Party is forgetting the very principles on which it was founded and on which it gained the … Continue reading Government assault on democracy threatens New Zealand’s stability – and itself
What are N.Z.’s long term Taxation options?
The Tax Working Group chaired by the late Dr Michael Cullen released its final report in early 2019. The report included a summary of recommendations with regards to necessary tax changes and the reasoning behind them. One of those recommendations was an extension of the Capital Gains Tax. Five years later, with the C.G.T. effectively … Continue reading What are N.Z.’s long term Taxation options?
War on beneficiaries not going to help New Zealand
National attacks a familiar group of people.
Our health going up in smoke
Many who grow up in the 1980's and 1990's will remember walking into bars and restaurants permeated by cigarette smoke. People walked past you on the streets and you could smell it on their breath and see flecks of burnt cigarette on their clothes. Whilst working at Pak N Save (2001-2008) I remember sitting in … Continue reading Our health going up in smoke
Leftist Kiwi Writes 