The Case as to why the Right may not Win the next Election
For a while, I have been pondering why National and Act are not gaining more traction in recent polls, as Labour flounder from one disaster to another. As I have…
Why the Right are Angry and the role of Mainstream Media
The current Labour government is the worst government I have witnessed. I was angry about Rogernomics, but not as angry as I am about the current government. I did not…
Three Waters and why we should say No.
There are several reasons why Three Waters should not proceed and must be halted. I will discuss two of these reasons by summarising two articles from different sides of the…
Is the Labour Government Soft on Crime?
The recent escalation of violent crime in New Zealand has been well publicised and is mainly associated with gang violence and youth ram raids in Auckland. This article discusses whether…
Nanaia Mahuta and the disturbing case of nepotism, conflict of interest and its implications for New Zealand.
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…
The Governments Disrespect for the Rule of Law and Democracy
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…
The Disturbing Matter of Three Waters
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…
Why Co-Governance is a Bad Idea
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.…
The year that was – 2021
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…
Kainga Ora and the wider implications to their no eviction policy.
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…