NZ Politics

and in other news, Grumpy old man shouts at clouds

New Zealand is extending its military assistance in support of Ukraine's self-defence until December 2026.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the announcement early this morning (NZT) in London.

"New Zealand is unwavering in its support for Ukraine against Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion," he said.

"That is why we are extending our deployment of up to 100 New Zealand Defence Force personnel to train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK and throughout Europe, and provide intelligence, liaison and logistics support through to December 2026."

Minority coalition partner New Zealand First introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday that if enacted would define women and men by their biology, preventing trans women and men being recognised by law.

I wonder where they got the idea

This is plainly intimidation for politically incorrect articles by the press. It's an attack of free press in this country.

The most mediocre politician of all time is going to attack anybody he claims is mediocre and do his best to make the lives of mediocre people miserable as he can.

A Friendly reminder that the Taxpayers union is funded by the Heritage foundation who is behind Trump and project 2025

Scum.

This government is the most divisive in memory.

Can you name a more iconic pair than religion and child abuse?

Oligarchy is already here I guess.

Defunding the police is not Green Party policy. At a panel last month Paul said police resources could be used more productively, and suggested other agencies and organisations were better placed to take on some of police's functions.

I can only imagine there would be a transfer of funding to those organisations at the same time, surely?

Phil doesn't pull any punches on this interview. He knows he is right and he has nothing to lose at this point.

Because doing so would require some bravery and integrity.