As a migrant New Zealander unfamiliar with the politics of your newfound home, you can be forgiven for not paying attention closely to the
Author: Louie Encabo
Investing in Stronger Ties with the Pacific
In the lead-up to the much-awaited first budget of the new Labour-New Zealand First government, the Rt. Hon Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced a significant
An Explanation of Why Chief Justice Sereno’s Ouster is a Very Bad Predicament
Last Friday, the 11th of May, was a grim day for Philippine democracy. Contrary to what pro-Administration fanatics argue (many of whom celebrated the
NZ First Hits Rotorua: Why it was Significant
“It’s the people we set out to help that should be our greatest purpose. There’s a whole lot of people who’s very life and
Making Forestry Great Again
Staying true to their pre-election promise of prioritising developments for the regions, New Zealand First celebrates the revival of the forestry service which it won
Bringing our Veterans Home
Staying true to his words, the Hon. Ron Mark – Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs – witnessed as the bodies of Engineering Mechanic First
The Tulfos are Sorry for Being Caught
After being cited by the Commission on Audit (COA) for an anomalous transaction, the infamous Tulfo brothers – Ben, Raffy, Mon and Erwin –
It’s Time We Talked About Education
This weekend, an estimated 800 individuals will converge at the Education Summit in Christchurch which will be the biggest gathering of different stakeholders in
A Billion Trees for Employment and the Environment
Last month, the government’s highly ambitious 1 Billion Trees Planting Programme commenced spearheaded by the Minister for Forestry and for Regional Economic Development, Hon.
In Defense of Rallies
Aside from a day off from work, another expected feature on Labour Day are the protest demonstrations or rallies conducted by different advocacy groups.