Caleb Anderson: The Economic Smoke Machine – Ignoring the Real Crisis

For decades, we have been told that "it’s all about the economy." It is the ultimate political conversation stopper, a blunt instrument used to narrow the scope of public debate to GDP, inflation rates, and the cost of living. While economic security is undeniably crucial, this relentless refrain has become a masterclass in distraction, masking a deeper, more insidious erosion of our social fabric, and inevitably of any sense of common good.

Mary-Louise Kearney: Democracy - The Real Reset

An open letter to the leaders of  National, ACT and NZ First

Dear Gentlemen,

Hopefully you will read this message.  Whatever the Election outcome,  voters trust you will find ways to collaborate  effectively. Your common goal is to pull New Zealand back from the abyss after Labour’s gross mismanagement and outright deceit which leaves a legacy of shame.

Your  respective  policies all emphasize that  New Zealand faces unprecedented challenges to return to its  “first world country” status. This involves massive hurdles  and success is far from certain. The country is all but broken  with complex issues in all directions.