Articles in ‘Current Affairs’

On December 16, the Salvation Army and Community Housing Aotearoa released survey results indicating that in Auckland, the number of people living without shelter rose from 426 in September 2024 to 940 in September 2025. The figures relate to people sleeping rough or without any form of accommodation. · Government housing support fell over the same period, with funding reduced from $655 million last year to $577 million in the year to June…

Jacinda: The Untold Stories has now spent four consecutive weeks on the official nonfiction bestseller list. More than 250 retailers nationwide are stocking the book, with multiple reorders and strong sell-through. Alongside that success, some customers report cancelled orders, reduced stock, or difficulty accessing copies. · Centrist says the issue raises broader questions about cultural gatekeeping beyond media and academia. · One of the…

As expected the Reserve Bank has today reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25%, bringing it to 2.25%. Writer: Staircase Financial · While a modest adjustment, this move reinforces the Bank’s confidence that inflation pressures have eased and that the broader economic recovery can now be supported by lower borrowing costs. · For buyers, homeowners, and investors, the message is clear: financing conditions are moving steadily in your…

Summary The conversation covers a range of topics related to the New Zealand budget, foreign affairs, political commentary, and criticism of various political parties. It also delves into the Māori Party and its actions. The speaker, Mykeljon Winckel, provides a critical analysis of the budget and the performance of different political parties, offering a unique perspective on the state of affairs in New Zealand. Keywords · New Zealand budget,…

Karl Barkley from Operation Good Oil has raised serious concerns regarding New Zealand’s energy security. The recent closure of the Marsden Point Oil Refinery, the only oil refinery in the country, by the previous Labour Government under Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, has sparked a debate about its far-reaching implications. The closure happened without public consultation, raising alarms about the nation’s future energy stability and economic…

The violent unrest in New Caledonia France’s Pacific island territory is alarming. Sadly, the island territory is no stranger to violence. Here’s what’s worth knowing about the crisis. How serious are the riots? · The country is experiencing a wave of violence on a scale not seen since the terrible events of the 1980s — a period of near civil-war between supporters and opponents of independence that ended with landmark political accords in 1988…

The Human Rights Commission and the National Iwi Chairs Forum1 are working together on a campaign to transition from New Zealand’s existing democratic government system to a radical race-based constitution. In 2010, the Iwi Chairs Forum initiated the ‘Matike Mai Aotearoa, the Independent Working Group Constitutional Transformation’ project to explore the creation of a new constitution. · The Terms of Reference did not ask the Working Group to…

Introduction · Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Carol Roth, New York Times bestselling author of ‘You Will Own Nothing,’ who warns that we are on the brink of a financial world war where financial stakes will shift. She dives into the global elite’s plan to come out on top – the process that threatens to leave us owning nothing and under centralized control. Roth explains what is behind the World…

Summary The prevalence of fake food in the Chinese market poses a grave threat to people’s health and erodes trust within society. This conversation explores various shocking examples of fake food items found in China, including fake beef, fake lamb, fake rice, fake noodles, fake tofu, fake buns, fake tea, fake honey, and even fake sea cucumber. The production processes and ingredients used in these fake food items are revealed,…

Some see the fight over TikTok as a fight for data sovereignty, while others see any ban as a threat to information democracy. Calls to ban TikTok have turned the political landscape into something more like a theatrical spectacle. · During a recent hearing by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, Republican Congressman Michael McCaul made bold claims that downloading TikTok opens a personal information gateway for China The hearing revealed…