Every time added funding for the New Zealand Defence Force is announced, critics are quick to exclaim how wasteful such spending is. Why exactly does this tiny South Pacific nation… Continue reading "It’s time to recognize the NZDF’s humanitarian contribution"
“Get some guts and join the right side!” That was the remark of then-Prime Minister John Key of the National Party in response to criticisms of his decision to deploy… Continue reading "Putting an end to “mission creep”"
Last week’s global school strike for climate is forcing our political elite to devote more time and effort into the issue of climate change. What was once merely a subject… Continue reading "How serious is NZ First in dealing with climate change?"
The portfolio of Veterans’ Affairs has been historically undervalued in New Zealand government. In fact, during the previous National-led government the role was not even included inside Cabinet as then-Minister… Continue reading "The Good Work Ron Mark is Doing for Veteran’s Affairs Cannot Be Overlooked"
Staying true to his words, the Hon. Ron Mark – Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs – witnessed as the bodies of Engineering Mechanic First Class Russell Moore, Flight LT George… Continue reading "Bringing our Veterans Home"
While ANZAC Day is widely seen as a day to remember those who fought and died in the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I, the holiday is also intended to… Continue reading "On ANZAC Day, Let’s Remember Our Moral Obligation to Our Veterans"
Despite a modest party vote result of 7%, the New Zealand First Party was bestowed with a good number of ministerial portfolios as part of their coalition agreement with the… Continue reading "The Top 4 Ministers to Watch in the New Gov’t"
