The Currency Conundrum: Cash, Digital, and CBDC.

I love cash! I love the convenience of digital efficiency. But I love freedom more! I seek out the meanings of each of these forms of moving money and... Read more »

“Woke War”: The Rise of Coloniser Grievance in Aotearoa

The year 2024 saw a surge in right-wing rhetoric in Aotearoa, fueled by a potent blend of anti-Jacinda Ardern sentiment and a growing sense of colonizer grievance David Seymour,... Read more »

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The Atlas Network: A Free-Market Force or a Tool for Economic Hitmen?

Introduction: The Atlas Network, a global network of over 500 free-market think tanks and advocacy groups, has been a powerful force in promoting free-market policies and advocating for limited... Read more »

Tararua Council’s Six-Year Billing Error: A Taxing Injustice for Low-Income Families

Introduction: The Tararua District Council is facing widespread criticism for its handling of a six-year-long error in its billing system that has left low-income homeowners facing thousands of dollars... Read more »

Luxon’s Treaty Principles Pledge: Is it a flip flop?

Introduction: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s initial stance on the Treaty Principles Bill was one of cautious support, promising to back it through to its first reading only, as part... Read more »

Raupatu Takutai Moana Bill: A Debate Over Māori Customary Rights and Coastal Management

Introduction The Raupatu Takutai Moana Bill, or Coastal Policy Bill, has sparked significant debate in Aotearoa New Zealand, raising crucial questions about the balance between Māori customary rights and... Read more »

Gangs or Greed? Why is the Coalition Blind to Billionaires’ & White collar Crime?

Introduction: While the current coalition government has made tackling gang violence a cornerstone of its agenda, a glaring blind spot remains: the rampant prevalence of white collar crime. This... Read more »

Don’t Be Fooled: The Taxpayers Union’s Spin on Polls is Just That – Spin

Introduction: The Taxpayers Union, a self-proclaimed champion of fiscal responsibility, has recently published an article claiming the Labour Party is losing ground in the polls, while the National Party... Read more »

ActionStation NZ: A Force for Positive Change in Aotearoa

Introduction: ActionStation NZ is a powerful force for positive change in Aotearoa, mobilizing a community of over 500,000 New Zealanders to advocate for a fairer, more sustainable, and inclusive... Read more »

The Atlas Network: A Shadowy Force Shaping New Zealand’s Future?

Introduction: The Atlas Network, a secretive US-based organization with deep ties to fossil fuel interests, has a long history of interfering in global politics. From engineering Brexit to undermining... Read more »