The Great Cycleway Debate
After recently collecting my Saturday Dominion Post, I am considering cancelling the paper. I have already cancelled the weekday version; however, I need some paper to light my fire! Although…
The Media and the Public Interest Journalism Fund
Slowly, we are becoming aware of the constraints the so-called “Public Interest Journalism Fund” is having on the media. There is an impression that the media is now biased in…
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 Attack on Western Civilisation and its relevance to New Zealand
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…
Is Democracy Dead in New Zealand?
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…
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.…
Kāinga Ora and the Potential Change to the No Eviction Policy
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…