Early on New Zealand First’s annual Convention, a hint of controversy arose which the media predictably pounced on. Firearms enthusiasts had organized themselves to conduct a demonstration just opposite the… Continue reading "About that “protest” at NZ First’s 2019 Convention"
Before the 2017 general elections, National Party MP and spin doctor Steven Joyce claimed that there would be an $11 billion fiscal deficit in the Labour Party’s economic plan. Two… Continue reading "The National Party have no moral high ground to criticize Labour for the surplus"
National Party list MP Jian Yang has been outed by a report on Newsroom.co.nz to have attended the 70th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as a VIP guest.… Continue reading "What’s the real score between Jian Yang, the National Party, and the Chinese Communist Party?"
Australian budget airline, Jetstar, announced last week that it would be phasing out its flights to regional New Zealand destinations. It would impact the pockets of these consumers the most as it virtually hands national carrier Air New Zealand a monopoly over these flights. Without competition, the airline has no incentive to keep prices low despite capitalizing on Jetstar's decision by offering promotional discount prices immediately after the latter's announcement.
In the hit TV series Game of Thrones, the despotic rulers you meet throughout its eight seasons would all talk about making others, “bend the knee”. Bending the knee refers… Continue reading "“She who did not bend her knee”: why the elites pushed for Judy Taguiwalo’s eviction from Cabinet"
State-funded Radio New Zealand (RNZ) recently published an article by journalist Susan Strongman that criticized the Coalition Government for refusing to rule out funding for non-profit pregnancy counselling services. The… Continue reading "Why demonise pregnancy counselling services?"
What’s worse than being unable to afford basic commodities for your family, such as food and basic clothing? To have your desperation exploited by opportunistic loan sharks – as what… Continue reading "It’s time to take decisive action against predatory lenders"
New Zealand is facing its worst measles outbreak in 22 years, and it is no coincidence that our vaccination rates have been steadily declining in the years prior.
When the National Party found themselves unable to stop the rise of ‘Jacindamania’ in the 2017 general elections, they turned to one of their most senior MPs and top spin-doctor… Continue reading "Why is National blocking the creation of an independent election campaign watchdog?"
In 2010, the New Zealand Attorney-General Chris Finlayson presented a report to Parliament on the proposed changes to the Electoral Act, under the Electoral (Disqualification of Convicted Prisoners) Amendment Bill.… Continue reading "Continuing to ban prisoners from voting contradicts New Zealand’s rich history of promoting suffrage"
