I think the general public is not aware that we are going through huge revolutionary changes in the country and, in fact, we have taken that such a long way, there is no going back.
Now, forgive me, but my understanding of revolutionary change is that it does not, and cannot, take place without the “general public” being aware. The active participation of the people in replacing a regime that has, in their eyes, lost all political legitimacy, is pretty much the definition of a revolution. The idea that not only could such a profound upheaval have taken place, but also gone past the point of no return, without the people either noticing it, or sanctioning it, is, quite simply, absurd.
So what should we call a programme initiated by the “Cabinet Office” (Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet?) with the ultimate intention of transforming the nation’s constitutional arrangements in such a way that the “consent of the governed” need not be confirmed by democratic means?
Given that New Zealanders have lived through such a transformation before, when the programme of ruthless economic “reforms” known as “Rogernomics” was unleashed upon them without warning, and without an electoral mandate, between 1984 and 1987, then it seems only fitting that this latest attempt to impose transformational change from the top down be described in the same manner. What New Zealanders have been experiencing since 2019 is a “bureaucratic coup d’état”.
Indeed, the parallels between 1984 and the present are uncanny. In 1984, the incoming Labour Government, led by David Lange, was presented by its Treasury advisors with “Economic Management” – essentially a blueprint for Finance Minister Roger Douglas’s radical transformation of the New Zealand economy.
Prior to the 2020 general election, a similar transformational blueprint, “He Puapua” was handed to the Minister for Māori Development, Nanaia Mahuta. Commissioned by the Minister in 2019 to envision a pathway to the full implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, “He Puapua” dovetailed neatly with the “Cabinet Office’s” instructions regarding Te Tiriti.
The parallels do not stop there. Three years after “Economic Management”, the Treasury presented the re-elected Labour Government with “Government Management” – a detailed blueprint for adapting the instruments of state administration to the needs of the new “free market”.
Three years after “He Puapua”, the re-elected Labour Government has been presented with two reports, “Ki te whaiao, ki te ao Mārama” and “Maranga Mai” both commissioned by the Human Rights Commission and reflecting the advice of some of the most radical Māori nationalists in New Zealand. Among a host of revolutionary recommendations, the “Maranga Mai” report concludes:
Reform of central and local government systems is also needed to reduce and eliminate institutional racism which cause inequities and inequalities for Māori in outcomes. This reform should uphold and align these systems with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, by following the foundational work and recommendations set out in Matike Mai Aotearoa and He Puapua reports.
Were the recommendations of “Matike Mai Aotearoa” and “He Puapua” to be followed, the manner in which New Zealanders are governed, and the rights and privileges they are heir to, would indeed be transformed – out of all recognition.
Race Relations Commissioner, Meng Foon, has responded to the reports by committing himself to the long-term goal of “Eliminat[ing] racism in Aotearoa in all forms, in all organisations whether it’s government, non-government organisations, businesses, amongst our communities.”
New Zealanders anxious to learn how this elimination might be accomplished – especially given the Human Rights Commission’s acceptance that racism and white supremacy are baked-in to New Zealand society – should probably study the “re-education” centres established by the Chinese Government in Xinxiang to eliminate radical Islamist ideology from all mosques, schools, organisations, businesses and communities of the Uighur people.
It is difficult to believe that Labour could be contemplating a bureaucratic coup-d’état even more destructive than Rogernomics. If they are, then – this time – they will provoke a real revolution.
Chris Trotter is a political commentator who blogs at bowalleyroad.blogspot.co.nz.
Now, forgive me, but my understanding of revolutionary change is that it does not, and cannot, take place without the “general public” being aware. The active participation of the people in replacing a regime that has, in their eyes, lost all political legitimacy, is pretty much the definition of a revolution. The idea that not only could such a profound upheaval have taken place, but also gone past the point of no return, without the people either noticing it, or sanctioning it, is, quite simply, absurd.
So what should we call a programme initiated by the “Cabinet Office” (Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet?) with the ultimate intention of transforming the nation’s constitutional arrangements in such a way that the “consent of the governed” need not be confirmed by democratic means?
Given that New Zealanders have lived through such a transformation before, when the programme of ruthless economic “reforms” known as “Rogernomics” was unleashed upon them without warning, and without an electoral mandate, between 1984 and 1987, then it seems only fitting that this latest attempt to impose transformational change from the top down be described in the same manner. What New Zealanders have been experiencing since 2019 is a “bureaucratic coup d’état”.
Indeed, the parallels between 1984 and the present are uncanny. In 1984, the incoming Labour Government, led by David Lange, was presented by its Treasury advisors with “Economic Management” – essentially a blueprint for Finance Minister Roger Douglas’s radical transformation of the New Zealand economy.
Prior to the 2020 general election, a similar transformational blueprint, “He Puapua” was handed to the Minister for Māori Development, Nanaia Mahuta. Commissioned by the Minister in 2019 to envision a pathway to the full implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, “He Puapua” dovetailed neatly with the “Cabinet Office’s” instructions regarding Te Tiriti.
The parallels do not stop there. Three years after “Economic Management”, the Treasury presented the re-elected Labour Government with “Government Management” – a detailed blueprint for adapting the instruments of state administration to the needs of the new “free market”.
Three years after “He Puapua”, the re-elected Labour Government has been presented with two reports, “Ki te whaiao, ki te ao Mārama” and “Maranga Mai” both commissioned by the Human Rights Commission and reflecting the advice of some of the most radical Māori nationalists in New Zealand. Among a host of revolutionary recommendations, the “Maranga Mai” report concludes:
Reform of central and local government systems is also needed to reduce and eliminate institutional racism which cause inequities and inequalities for Māori in outcomes. This reform should uphold and align these systems with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, by following the foundational work and recommendations set out in Matike Mai Aotearoa and He Puapua reports.
Were the recommendations of “Matike Mai Aotearoa” and “He Puapua” to be followed, the manner in which New Zealanders are governed, and the rights and privileges they are heir to, would indeed be transformed – out of all recognition.
Race Relations Commissioner, Meng Foon, has responded to the reports by committing himself to the long-term goal of “Eliminat[ing] racism in Aotearoa in all forms, in all organisations whether it’s government, non-government organisations, businesses, amongst our communities.”
New Zealanders anxious to learn how this elimination might be accomplished – especially given the Human Rights Commission’s acceptance that racism and white supremacy are baked-in to New Zealand society – should probably study the “re-education” centres established by the Chinese Government in Xinxiang to eliminate radical Islamist ideology from all mosques, schools, organisations, businesses and communities of the Uighur people.
It is difficult to believe that Labour could be contemplating a bureaucratic coup-d’état even more destructive than Rogernomics. If they are, then – this time – they will provoke a real revolution.
Chris Trotter is a political commentator who blogs at bowalleyroad.blogspot.co.nz.
9 comments:
Not at all far fetched.
Rogernomics was a revolution of economy to reinvent it as a viable entity.
This current so called revolution is about our democracy and its utter distruction as we know it and therefore is no comparible
To change a democracy into an ethnocracy without mandate or citizens consultancy will lead to outright devolution of social order.
Humans who have had social licence through democratic rights as individuals one day, who have them stolen the next tend to take a dim view of those that perpetrate that process.
A major difference between the 1984 "revolution" and that underway today is that the former was sudden and barely signalled. And when it did occur msm criticism was unrestricted. The present revolution has been "creeping" at an ever increasing pace and is now racing, Artful campaigning has established pandering to maori as PC. So although nearing completion the general public is still only vaguely aware of the revolution. The public service, RNZ and most of the msm has been captured. Robust counter comment is seldom heard, all but a few totally independent old men being terrified of cancellation, and their observations are not generally published anyway. It will prove very difficult for any party to stop or reverse, and impossible for Labour. That mighty maori caucus with its vast very co ordinated external backing of "academics", activists, judiciary, and maori corporation tycoons will not yield. A pro maori 5th column permeates everywhere, including the Police and armed services (and probably the National party). Maori are quite the most ungrateful and persistent trace race, as evidenced by the repeat full and final settlements and other ever increasing demands. The combination of considerable natural cunning, as noted by early adventurers, natural aggression, and further inherited northern European ability is formidable. Very many are paid by taxpayers through employment positions and/or benefits which release the time and energy to liaise, plot, foment, inveigle, and demonstrate.
Absolutely, Chris.
This is a "revolution" by stealth and deceit and has nothing to do with the NZ general public who are viewed simply as pawns in a game by our Left-wing elites and their flunkies.
When the population finally wakes up, and that is starting to happen, then their "revolution" will likely result in a real revolution.
But apathy and the woke virus is so hard-wired into many Kiwis I'm not betting on it. As long as the All-Blacks stay in the top 3 rankings (no longer assured no 1) and beat the Aussies she'll be right, eh!
To DeeM
Exactly. Which makes NZ such as easy environment to carry out such a plan. Impossible in other places where huge outcries would occur.
Remember: adults readily put teddy bears in their windows at the behest of Ms Ardern in 2020. Like little children - compliant and easily frightened..
"I think the general public is not aware that we are going through huge revolutionary changes in the country and, in fact, we have taken that such a long way, there is no going back."
Maybe she means the governing cult's insidious introduction of apartheid, enthusiastically spurred along by the maori caucus, the Human Rights Commission, The Race Relation Commision and the usual grifters hanging about with an eye for the main chance.
As for "there is no going back", just get rid of these WEF/UN/IPCC sychophants and toadies and remove their platform and we will see. Maybe have our own "reset" to sanity.
Respectful to whom
Agreed that this is a silent coup, but it simply couldn’t happen without the co-operation of your local councils.
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is directly responsible for the implementation of Treaty “Partnership”, Well-being, Net Zero Carbon, Climate Agenda and Centralisation.
All of the above can be found in the
“Review into the Future of Local Government.
Read and research this dishonest document.
Send an Objection/Rejection (not a submission) about the Review to Government by 28 February.
Yes, unfortunately I believe serious civil unrest might occur, largely engineered by this Government
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