Opinion

National's FamilyBoost Is Anti-Family Policy

Opinion
Alister Hood

Why do we accept that it is best to separate children from their parents as early and for as long as possible?

How To Answer Gender Questions On Census 2023

Opinion
Dieuwe de Boer

If you've had a look at the new census forms being sent out, you will have noticed there's a new question: "what is your gender" which is followed immediately by "what was your sex at birth?" This is deliberately dishonest on their part.

The Wrath of the Old Gods

Opinion
Dieuwe de Boer

As Cyclone Gabrielle bore down on our coasts, the MetService warned about what the storm god Tawhirimatea "has in store for us over the next few days" and that the sea god Tangaroa told them that the ocean would be unpredictable.

The Year of the Storm?

Opinion
Dieuwe de Boer
As violent January 2023 storms buffet the country and "supply chain issues" have led to a shortage of eggs and bread, are we looking at a portend of things to come?

Labour Has Been Hiding From The OIA For Years

Opinion
Dieuwe de Boer

Dr Sharma's revelations that he was trained on how to hide communications from the OIA comes as no shock to me.

How A Joint List of Minor Parties Could Work

Opinion
Dieuwe de Boer

New Zealand's Mixed Member Proportional electoral system has a problem.

The Matariki Big Mac

Opinion
Dieuwe de Boer

The introduction of a new public holiday comes with a battle as old as time.

The Persecution of Bethlehem College

Opinion
Dieuwe de Boer

The war on Bethlehem College has been carried out in a coordinated way. It started with a march on the grounds by students who embrace an ideology that runs contrary to that of the school.

He Would Have Been Hanged

Opinion
Dieuwe de Boer

I saw a rather funny tweet from former PM Helen Clark recently:

Who Is Prof. Joanna Kidman?

Opinion
Dieuwe de Boer

Jacinda Ardern and Andrew Little have announced a new "violent extremism research centre" called the National Centre of Research Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, which is a bit of a mouthful.