Tokenism
Former Conservation Minister Kiritapu Allan made what could be one of the most important and logical comments about the use of Te Reo Maori in… Read More »Tokenism
June 2022
Threats to Democracy
The strength and durability of democracy is totally reliant on the right of groups and individuals to hold a dissenting or minority opinion and the… Read More »Threats to Democracy
Guns and Gangs
Like her government’s policies at home or not, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is at her brilliant best on the international stage. The standing ovation which… Read More »Guns and Gangs
Three Waters
The Water Services Entities Bill, the first of two Bills giving effect to the Government’s water services proposals, has been introduced to Parliament in the… Read More »Three Waters
Separatism in New Zealand: Part Five; Ownership of Fresh Water and Beaches and consultation
Towards the end of more than forty years in front line journalism I became increasingly aware of the development of an informal duality of citizenship… Read More »Separatism in New Zealand: Part Five; Ownership of Fresh Water and Beaches and consultation
Separatism in New Zealand: Part Four; Maori in Central and Local Government
Towards the end of more than forty years in front line journalism I became increasingly aware of the development of an informal duality of citizenship… Read More »Separatism in New Zealand: Part Four; Maori in Central and Local Government