Some countries have a written constitution. Some have an unwritten constitution. I don't see how an unwritten constitution has any value, any credibility. In reality, it doesn't in New Zealand. New Zealand apparently has an unwritten constitution. According to some here, not many. According to some that means something. Not many. In my experience and … Continue reading Does New Zealand have a constitution? No. What would a NZ constitution look like?
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What the media will never say about the Family Court – it is corrupt
The New Zealand media will never tell you, how corrupt the New Zealand family court is. What an incredibly sexist, prejudiced, inhumane, toxic, corrupt, and abusive experience it can be, particularly for a Father. The media will never tell you how much the family court judiciary hate New Zealand men. The New Zealand family court … Continue reading What the media will never say about the Family Court – it is corrupt
Paul Hunt the fraud
So called Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow is probably a fraud. He is probably corrupt. He will probably refuse to do his job with even-handed integrity, just like his predecessor Paul Hunt. I will write about him as though he is Paul Hunt because I do not believe that he will be any different to … Continue reading Paul Hunt the fraud
Always leave Clementine, loving is leaving
I was fascinated by the cover story in last weekend's Canvas magazine written by Clementine Ford and Naomi Arnold. She really managed to make being a young Mum sound really, really, awful. Here are some of the quotes that I found most stimulating and thought provoking ..
Who gets to define hate speech?
Hate speech is an intensely controversial topic. I am firmly of the opinion that hate speech should not be further formalised into legislation without a significant amount of public debate. A nation-wide referendum at the very least. There needs to be a great deal of transparency around the process. That is our Democratic right.