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…
Is mainstream media biased? (Part Two)
The Roy Morgan poll was released on 1 November 2021 and was only reported by Mike Hosking’s ZB breakfast show. The poll showed Labour was down 6% to 39.5% and…
The Government’s initial poor response to Covid-19 and its poor vaccine rollout – why it’s been a disaster
Over the last two months, the government has rightly encouraged New Zealanders to get vaccinated. The propaganda around this is disguising the fact the government has failed to rollout a…
How biased is our media today? – Take the reaction to David Seymour’s post on the Māori code, for example.
This topic caught my attention, not because I support David Seymour or ACT, but by the media’s reaction to his post. This encouraged me to investigate the role of mainstream…
Three Waters Proposal – Why are councils pushing back?
In recent weeks, councils throughout New Zealand have pushed back at the government’s Three Waters proposal. Why? I have been surprised at some of the reasons given, however not all…
The Three Waters Proposal – a potentially explosive government proposal
I was recently sent a video by Bruce Smith, Westland Mayor, on the Three Waters proposal (drinking water, wastewater and stormwater). His concerns are presented in a measured manner and…
He Puapua – The continuing debate
In this article, I will highlight the sections of He Puapua that are already implemented. Firstly however, I will address an article from the Dominion Post on 15 July 2021,…
The He Puapua Debate – why it is a case of ethnic nationalism and the dangers that it brings.
In a recent blog, I summarised the main points of He Puapua and suggested reading it. The government recently announced that He Puapua is up for consultation. However, for almost…
The Farcical Covid-19 Vaccination Rollout
I am over 65 and one of the 700,000 people over 65 yet to be vaccinated. I recently asked my doctor when his clinic would be notified that I could…
Immigration – why is the government preventing families to unite?
One of my mentors when I was in business, was a South African. He was the deputy Chief Executive of one of Australia’s largest banks. Over time, he placed several…