by Mikebee Is there anyone reading this – any Kiwi – who has NOT written a statement for the second covid enquiry? A couple of days ago there were only 7,300 submissions which is a disappointingly low number. Are there lots of you out there who are like me and leave it to the last … Read more
by Mike Bee Trump’s recent praise of tech oligarch billionaires who wish to create gene therapy vaccinations using AI is disconcerting to some who had trusted him to this point. It is a mark of civilized people that they are able to hold two contradictory ideas at the same time, and Mike Bee has … Read more
by Mike Bee A little while ago, I was forced to spend eight days in an Auckland hospital. These are some reflections of that time, written through the lens of poems I wrote from my bed. The first observation I make is that such a time gives a person many opportunities to look at life … Read more
by guest-writer Chrissie Cunningham On Saturday, 16th November, events took place around the country to commemorate RED REMEMBRANCE DAY – the day in 2021 that vaccine mandates were introduced into this country. These commemorations were organized by New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science, and many speakers gave their unique perspective on what vaccine … Read more
by guest-writer, Marilyn Parks Earlier last month, on 13th September, it was announced that New Zealand’s youngest MP – Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke from Te Pāti Māori, has been given a One Young World Politician of the Year Award. This award recognises four of the world’s most outstanding politicians between the ages of eighteen and 35, … Read more
by Thomas S. The Secret Service have opened fire on a suspected assassin and law enforcement have detained the individual, who was spotted with a firearm at the Trump International Golf Course earlier today (Sunday in Florida). This is now the second assassination attempt on the former President’s life within a matter of months and … Read more
by Mike Bee As the anniversary of October 7th approaches, there is a need for clarity concerning what is happening today at the Gaza Strip. Mike Bee looks at a film made by the Dutch film-maker David Sorensen. Some days ago, Piers Morgan arranged for an interview to take place between Candace Owens … Read more
by guest-writer, Marilyn Park, M.A. A critique of Claire Patolo’s thesis “Counterspin Media and COVID-19 in Aotearoa New Zealand: Far-Right Extremism and the Undermining of Public Sphere and Public Health Principles’, (School of Communication Studies Faculty of Design & Creative Technologies AUT, 2023.) INTRODUCTION This thesis by Clare Patolo has already been reviewed once (see … Read more
by Kelvyn Alp Introduction In the pursuit of truth and knowledge, it’s essential to recognize the subtle yet potent force of controlled opposition. This phenomenon involves the manipulation of information and narratives by powerful interests to undermine genuine platforms, shape public opinion, and maintain the status quo. In this article, we’ll delve into the realm … Read more
by Thomas S. On Saturday 27th April 2024, the Department of Conservation conducted a pest-control operation across some 46,000 hectares in the sub-alpine bush of the Makarora Valley in Mount Aspiring National Park, near the border of the Otago and West Coast regions. The operation involved the aerial application of sodium fluoroacetate, more commonly known … Read more
