New Zealand’s welfare system is long overdue for reform. Far too many people are gaming the ...
Tag: Politics
Politics – Stand Firm (10 August 2009)
“In politics, an organized minority is a political majority.” – Jesse Jackson In a democracy, well-organised ...
Politics – New Zealand Needs a Champion (1 March 2010)
This week, I provide the text of my speech to ACT New Zealand's conference over the ...
Politics – Change the Law, Prime Minister (24 August 2009)
The public have spoken. 87.6 percent of New Zealanders want the law that has banned smacking ...
Politics – The Conceit of the Anointed (22 March 2010)
All too often something odd seems to happen to people elected to public office. Instead of ...
Politics – Dealing With Abuse: The Way Forward (31 August 2009)
"I'm appalled that Mr Key thinks he is above the people and that his past promises ...
Politics – An Idea Whose Time Has Come (5 April 2010)
If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect ...
Politics – No Maori Seats – For Now (7 September 2009)
As was expected, in its report on the Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill released on Friday, ...
Politics – Time for a Referendum on the Foreshore & Seabed (19 April 2010)
The government’s discussion document outlining their proposed foreshore and seabed legislation was launched at the beginning ...
Politics – Does NZ Need an Upper House? (14 September 2009)
The Prime Minister has announced that the Government is planning to hold the long-awaited referendum on ...