We’re being flooded already

I agree with John Key. It’s time we took firm steps to stop the influx of all these boat people.They’re already hitting our shores in record numbers. If you go down to the Auckland waterfront on a summer’s day you’ll see thousands of these detestable people, pouring off the ferries after journeying from God-forsaken cesspits like Devonport or Bayswater,…

Forgive me please

I make a habit of attacking, mocking, and vilifying people on this blog, but I try now and again to put things right. I do try not to get too personal when I’m writing a piece, but I’m not perfect and this is the internet, so sometimes I will cross the line into nastiness or…

SBW’s next opponent may be his toughest yet

Sonny Bill Williams’ manager has announced details of the fighter’s next opponent, only days after the star controversially defeated Francois Botha in the ring. He will fight Titewhai Harawira in April.Williams’ ten-round defeat of the ageing Francois Botha left many people questioning the credibility of professional boxing. Williams appeared to be in serious trouble when…

The next step in the grand plan

We have witnessed over the last few weeks various stages in Gareth Morgan’s grand plan to make New Zealand a better place. He first announced a plan to eradicate cats. Then he suddenly began to show an interest in New Zealand’s rivers and waterways.If I were a betting man I’d guess his next step would…

Why we must have a four-year parliamentary term

Let me put the debate to rest once and for all. Here are four compelling reasons.Elections slow down decision-making and they tend to have a negative impact on the economy.  So said John Key, our wise leader. And it’s a fact that countries that have four or five year parliamentary terms have better-performing economies. Like…

Tributes To Paul Holmes Pour In: Mass Flooding Reported

Birds and aircraft tumbled from the sky, and car crashes were reported all over the country, as news broke that Sir Paul Holmes had died. Outside the Auckland offices of Newstalk NZ eight veteran journalists self-immolated in a glowing tribute to the departed broadcaster.“This is what Paul would have wanted,” said one of them as…