Replacing Bill
After months of speculation, the fate of National Party leader Bill English was finally confirmed today as he announced in a press conference – flanked by family – that he… Continue reading "Replacing Bill"
Category: New Zealand
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Waitangi Day: A Reflection of Our Partnership
Despite never formally declaring its independence, New Zealand observes a national day every year. On the 6th of February, the nation commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi –… Continue reading "Waitangi Day: A Reflection of Our Partnership"
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Paddle Your Own Waka
The controversy over the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Bill which the New Zealand First party wants to pass into a law brings to our attention one of the most basic problems of… Continue reading "Paddle Your Own Waka"
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Jim Anderton: Roman Catholic Hero
The passing of former Deputy Prime Minister and founder of the New Labour Party, Jim Anderton, ushered in several tributes from different personalities in the New Zealand political sphere. Many… Continue reading "Jim Anderton: Roman Catholic Hero"
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A Heartless Cost-Cutting Measure
They say the true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable people. This quote by Mahatama Gandhi would cast New Zealand in a… Continue reading "A Heartless Cost-Cutting Measure"
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The Church of National
It’s hard to quantify what the New Zealand National Party stands for these days.
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Props to Shane Jones
The Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones put his foot down and announced a plan to put beneficiaries into work, recently. The move was erroneously called “Work for the Dole”,… Continue reading "Props to Shane Jones"
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Mobilizing the Unemployed
“There will be no more sitting on the couch.”
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Virtue-signalling Gone Wrong
Hyped to be her party’s most promising member in recent years, the reputation of Golriz Ghahraman has taken a steep dive recently after her credentials were exposed to be more… Continue reading "Virtue-signalling Gone Wrong"
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Protect the Kermadecs
Striking a balance between sound economic policy and environmental responsibility can be a conundrum for state governments. Adding indigenous rights to that equation confounds the issue even further.