The People’s Prime Minister

An Imperator Fish exclusive He’s a fan of German philosophy and Voltaire, but doesn’t like the historical legacy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Prime Minister John Key took a couple of hours out of his busy schedule today to talk exclusively with Imperator Fish readers. Key mixed talk of policy with some personal observations during his…

Violence Mars Santa Parade Again

Organisers of the Auckland Santa Parade are reported to be considering cancelling future parades, after an incident ruined the annual event for families. The event attracts up to a quarter of a million people, but in the last few years a number of incidents have ruined the enjoyment of the spectacle for many. According to…

Uncle Ernie: Just Where Is Honduras?

If there’s one thing I can’t stand it’s bother and fuss. That’s why I’m not enjoying this week. Every time I turn on the telly I see more bother and fuss. Those poor chaps are stuck down that mine, which can’t be a lot of fun, but in my day we made the most of…

Weekend Results Roundup

Prime Minister John Key said on Saturday that he was delighted with the Mana byelection result. Although Labour’s inexperienced candidate got over 1000 more votes than the National candidate, MP Hekia Parata, Mr Key said it was still a victory to National. “We never expected to win this,” said Mr Key. “So to pull this…

No I Don’t Like This

Sir Cecil Worthington-Brown gives his opinion on the royal engagement No, indeed I can’t say I approve of this impending royal marriage. Just what is the lad thinking? Marrying a commoner? It should have been obvious to anyone who knows royal history that things would go wrong as soon as the silly boy got himself…

We Came So Close To Losing Phil Collins

According to Stuff: Phil Collins has contemplated killing himself, and would always pick an option that “didn’t hurt”. I so identify with this story. I too have contemplated killing Phil Collins. Okay, only in my imagination. My imagination can be quite vivid, however, and, Phil, I’m afraid you suffered greatly during your death, which was…

A Happier, Smilier SAS

Gentlemen, I am truly humbled to stand before you today. You have always been, and remain, the very elite of New Zealand’s armed forces. It is a privilege as Defence Minister to be in your presence. The New Zealand SAS has a long and distinguished history, and SAS men have performed exceptionally in every field…

Did You Burn Any Catholics Last Night?

After another Guy Fawkes night that kept firefighters and emergency services desperately busy, the Prime Minister has suggested it may be time to look again at the regulation of firework sales. “It’s getting completely out of hand,” said Mr Key. “We have to ask ourselves why we put our emergency services through this every year.…