Website Crash Delays Treaty Principles Bill Submissions: Exploring Options Moving Forward

Introduction: The recent crash of the online submission portal for the Treaty Principles Bill, overwhelmed by thousands of submissions, has raised significant concerns about accessibility and the democratic process.... Read more »

My submission against the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi bill

My submission against the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi bill submitted to parliament select committee. The Act Party’s assertion that the Treaty of Waitangi applies equally to all... Read more »

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My Submission against The Treaty Principles Bill

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The Treaty Principles Bill: A Trojan Horse for Corporate Greed?

Introduction David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill, while ostensibly aimed at clarifying the Treaty’s role in New Zealand law, has sparked widespread concern that it could serve as a Trojan... Read more »

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 »

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 »