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 Economy, Education, Housing, Infrastructure, New Zealand Affairs, Transport

Cost of Living avoidably high

One of the biggest gripes every election in New Zealand is the cost of living. Food. School. Transport/Fuel and the list goes on. No one should reasonably expect zero cost of living, but does that mean we should break our weekly/fortnightly income before it even arrives in the bank account? In this article I look … Continue reading Cost of Living avoidably high