Here we go again. Another report telling us that Māori unemployment is 8.4% nearly double the national average. And of course, out roll the usual explanations: structural inequality, systemic racism, not enough government funding, not enough iwi investment, not enough jobs in the regions... not enough of something that isn’t personal responsibility.
Let’s just be honest for once: maybe it’s time to stop blaming everyone else and look in the mirror.
Generations of hand wringing, special programs, and taxpayer-funded initiatives hundreds of millions poured into trades training, scholarships, regional development, job hubs, youth schemes. And still, somehow, the unemployment gap barely shifts. Maybe because you can’t build a workforce when personal choices don’t change.
Iwi? Many are doing great things investing, creating businesses, providing scholarships. But that only works if people actually take up the opportunities. Government? They’ve done what they always do: throw money at the problem. But no amount of funding forces someone to show up, get qualified, stay off the couch, or choose work over welfare.
Yes, we know there are tough circumstances. Yes, we know history matters. But at some point, it comes down to this: if you want a job, you go and get one. You get trained. You move where the work is. You stop waiting for the next government package.
Funny how in every community rural, urban, rich, poor there are people who make it work despite the odds. Maybe that’s the real solution. Stop blaming the system. Start owning the future.
Steven Mark Gaskell writes > Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB):
Countering the 6 Points made by the writer of the article - Dame Anne Salmond.
1 Promotes clear, consistent lawmaking
The RSB encourages lawmakers to follow clear, well-defined principles when drafting and reviewing legislation. This helps ensure that new laws are coherent, predictable, and less prone to creating confusion or legal uncertainty — ultimately leading to better governance.
2 Protects individual rights and freedoms
By placing a strong emphasis on individual rights, private property, and personal liberty, the bill safeguards citizens from excessive or arbitrary state interference. It ensures that the power of the government is checked and that individual freedoms are respected in lawmaking.
3 Enhances transparency and accountability
The bill introduces a formal process for assessing laws and regulations against established principles, requiring lawmakers to justify decisions clearly and publicly. This creates a more transparent system where the reasoning behind regulations is open to scrutiny and debate.
4 Limits unintended consequences
By requiring legislation to be tested against clear principles before being enacted, the bill reduces the risk of poorly thought-out rules that might harm citizens or businesses. It encourages more thoughtful, evidence-based policy making.
5 Encourages efficient government
The RSB helps streamline regulation, reducing unnecessary or overly complex rules that can stifle innovation, slow economic growth, or burden citizens and businesses. This makes government more effective and focused on what truly matters.
6 Fosters investment and innovation
By providing a stable, predictable regulatory environment that respects private property rights, the bill makes New Zealand more attractive to investors and entrepreneurs. Clear rules and limited overreach encourage businesses to innovate and grow with confidence.
Iwi? Many are doing great things investing, creating businesses, providing scholarships. But that only works if people actually take up the opportunities. Government? They’ve done what they always do: throw money at the problem. But no amount of funding forces someone to show up, get qualified, stay off the couch, or choose work over welfare.
Yes, we know there are tough circumstances. Yes, we know history matters. But at some point, it comes down to this: if you want a job, you go and get one. You get trained. You move where the work is. You stop waiting for the next government package.
Funny how in every community rural, urban, rich, poor there are people who make it work despite the odds. Maybe that’s the real solution. Stop blaming the system. Start owning the future.
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Countering the 6 Points made by the writer of the article - Dame Anne Salmond.
1 Promotes clear, consistent lawmaking
The RSB encourages lawmakers to follow clear, well-defined principles when drafting and reviewing legislation. This helps ensure that new laws are coherent, predictable, and less prone to creating confusion or legal uncertainty — ultimately leading to better governance.
2 Protects individual rights and freedoms
By placing a strong emphasis on individual rights, private property, and personal liberty, the bill safeguards citizens from excessive or arbitrary state interference. It ensures that the power of the government is checked and that individual freedoms are respected in lawmaking.
3 Enhances transparency and accountability
The bill introduces a formal process for assessing laws and regulations against established principles, requiring lawmakers to justify decisions clearly and publicly. This creates a more transparent system where the reasoning behind regulations is open to scrutiny and debate.
4 Limits unintended consequences
By requiring legislation to be tested against clear principles before being enacted, the bill reduces the risk of poorly thought-out rules that might harm citizens or businesses. It encourages more thoughtful, evidence-based policy making.
5 Encourages efficient government
The RSB helps streamline regulation, reducing unnecessary or overly complex rules that can stifle innovation, slow economic growth, or burden citizens and businesses. This makes government more effective and focused on what truly matters.
6 Fosters investment and innovation
By providing a stable, predictable regulatory environment that respects private property rights, the bill makes New Zealand more attractive to investors and entrepreneurs. Clear rules and limited overreach encourage businesses to innovate and grow with confidence.
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