This article is very relevant now that the Three Waters legislation is before parliament. In this article, I will refer to some of the inherent and disturbing issues embedded in…
In recent weeks, I have been in Australia visiting family and friends. It was refreshing to be away from the current divisiveness of New Zealand politics (no, I did not…
Last year, I wrote on the issues of co-governance, He Puapua, the rise of Ethno Nationalism in New Zealand, and the potential impact it will have on our country. In…
In recent years, I have watched the government totally ignore the rule of law principles and several acts of parliament. In this article, I highlight four instances of this. I…
I began writing about Three Waters in March 2021. This was before it became an issue, or part of wider public awareness. It is now a burning political issue for…
I admit, I have borrowed this heading from Chris Trotter, who is one of the few sensible journalists on the left. His writing is measured, without hyperbole or derogatory language.…
Recently, the government has decided to implement a “three strikes compliant scheme”, as similarly provided for in the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (RTA). While this is an honourable and overdue…
Recently, I have been speaking with family and friends about the pros and cons of not being able to travel to Australia to see family, and the need to keep…
As 2021 is coming to an end, I thought it worthwhile to summarise the year by reviewing my articles and the outcomes. Simon Bridges and the Wokish Commissioner of Police…
In this article, I will discuss Kainga Ora’s current no eviction policy. However, I will start with a personal story in relation to a Kainga Ora tenant. I have lived…