Bob Edlin: Kiwis don’t need a Constitutional Court to crimp our elected law-makers.....

Kiwis don’t need a Constitutional Court to crimp our elected law-makers – we already have judges who do that

Thailand’s Constitutional Court reminds us of how judges can be politically powerful. It has removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, ruling that she “lacks the qualifications and possesses prohibited characteristics” under the Thai constitution.

As the ABC reported, her dismissal flings the country into political instability.

Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive - 12/12/24

Ahoy there – the ferry tale becomes more fascinating as Peters takes command of new portfolio

One new portfolio has been added to the list of ministers and their responsibilities on the government’s official website: Rail.

Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive - 15/10/24

Chris Bishop finds support for supercharging growth – but he was cherry-picking when it came to Gary Taylor’s endorsement

It’s a pity Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop is busy with portfolio duties. He has demonstrated he is a dab hand at cherry picking, a skill that will soon be in demand in Central Otago where more than 150 orchards will require more than 5000 staff at the peak of the harvest season – from December to January – for cherry picking or packhouse opportunities.

Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive - 18/4/24

Jones finds $410,000 to help the government muscle in on a spat project

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones relishes spatting and eagerly takes issue with environmentalists who criticise his enthusiasm for resource development.

He relishes helping the fishing industry too.