Japan’s Earthquake: A Testament to Resilience and Preparedness

Japan’s Earthquake: A Testament to Resilience and Preparedness

Japan, a nation frequently subjected to seismic activity, recently experienced a significant earthquake. The quake, with a magnitude of 7.6, struck the Sea of Japan coast, resulting in four fatalities and prompting thousands to seek refuge in evacuation centres. Despite the quake’s intensity, Japan’s stringent disaster preparedness protocols and resilient infrastructure helped mitigate the damage. […]

Why the Atlas Network will win the Anti-Treaty referendum

Why the Atlas Network will win the Anti-Treaty referendum

Upon detailed examination, it seems a referendum aimed at dismantling the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi is likely to progress beyond the select committee stage. It will then be put to a vote among a largely uninformed public, who are expected to vote against it. This mirrors the ‘no’ vote campaign against the voice […]

Reconciliation Through the Removal of a Controversial Statue in Whanganui

Reconciliation Through the Removal of a Controversial Statue in Whanganui

In Whanganui, a significant event has recently taken place that has implications for the nation’s historical narrative and its path toward reconciliation. A statue, which had been a longstanding symbol of colonial history, has been removed from Moutoa Gardens. This statue was controversial due to an inscription that condemned upriver Māori for “fanaticism and barbarism”. […]

Atlas Network: A Global Think Tank interfering in New Zealands democracy

Atlas Network: A Global Think Tank interfering in New Zealands democracy

The Atlas Network, an international alliance of think tanks, was established in 1981 by the British businessman Antony Fisher. It has had a profound impact on global policies and ideologies. The network’s principles are largely based on the ideas of economist F.A. Hayek, especially his book, “The Road to Serfdom”. In his work, Hayek cautions […]

New Zealand’s Battle with COVID-19

New Zealand’s Battle with COVID-19

New Zealand, a country once celebrated for its successful elimination strategy against COVID-19, is now facing a significant surge in cases. The country, which had no COVID-19 deaths for most of the pandemic, is now facing a grim prediction of an estimated 1,000 deaths. The Current Situation As of the last update on November 27, […]