Manifesting the racial divide
Ani O'Brien: White identity is being manifested by those who most decry it.
Co-governance debate descends into a slugfest
Graham Adams: Advocates of sharing power with iwi will have to do much better than shouting “racism!” and “white supremacy!” at opponents. Or dismissing criticism as “politicisation”.
Our Democracy is at risk
Dr Don Brash: dispels conspiracy theories and addresses what he sees as the real threat to democracy in New Zealand.
Unmistakably Labour Legislation
Chris Trotter: Michael Woods Fair Pay Agreements Bill represents a first – and unmistakably Labour – step towards re-empowering all Kiwi workers.
Wouldn’t it be great if political parties opened their books?
Dr Bryce Edwards: National going on the front foot & publicising their windfall involved an element of bragging & gamesmanship. National got to reiterate to the public that they are competitive again.
The no-go areas that are killing mainstream media
Graham Adams: The failure of mass news outlets to cover debates raging on social media — including transgender and Treaty issues — threatens their survival. As does avoiding contentious court cases.
England RFU would be mad to bypass Razor
Lachlan Waugh: NZ Rugby have left England with a golden coaching opportunity, yet they’re still dropping the ball
Human Rights Commissioner orders hit on interview
Free Speech Union question why Chief Commissioner Paul Hunt skewered their interview with Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon.
New Zealand’s Australia-friendly response to China-Solomon Islands security deal
Geoffrey Miller provides another informative and insightful run down on the rapidly changing geopolitical environment in 2022.
How Vaccine Messaging Confused the Public
John Gibson: The Government's lack of honesty is likely to damage future vaccination efforts and harm public health.