Articles in ‘Current Affairs’

In another shock decision made under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act, the High Court has recently awarded Māori groups customary title and other exclusive rights to the entire South Wairarapa coastline, stretching over approximately 150 kilometres. Justice Cheryl Gwyn granted five Customary Marine Titles over the area to multiple iwi and hapū groups. Three of these sections cover an area up to 3km out to sea from the high-water…

There’s a non-zero chance that human labor and intelligence could be surplus to requirements in the mid-to-near future. That would entail a seismic shift in the balance of power and the way societies and economies function. Let’s discuss some ideas. There are plenty of people who think this whole AI revolution thing isn’t what it’s cracked up to be, that it’s a storm in a teacup and another in a long list of technologies that won’t deliver on…

We have been indoctrinated with the lie that CO2 is bad for the environment and that we need to reduce our emissions down to zero if we want to save the planet from burning up. Well I have to tell you that this is the biggest lie of all and if by some chance we were ever able to get the emissions down to zero that would be the day that life on earth would stop. · As reported on Voice Media February 7th 2024, Greenpeace co-founder, Dr. Patrick…

Summary In this conversation, MJ and Jeff Neal discuss the housing crisis in New Zealand. They explore the affordability of housing and the government’s role in addressing the issue. They also discuss the importance of holding politicians accountable and the impact of media bias. The conversation highlights the housing affordability ratio and its significant increase over the years. They analyze the responsibility of different governments in…

The conversation revolves around the repeal of legislation related to water services. The speaker addresses concerns about rising rates and the need for water meters. They discuss the cost of water services and the issues with the current model of governance. Personal attacks and disagreements arise during the conversation. The speaker also talks about the impact on councils and ratepayers, the assumptions about setting up entities, the need…

This conversation discusses corruption and cronyism in New Zealand, highlighting the importance of a free and fair media. It explores the funding and influence in news media, as well as the dangers of unchecked lies and disinformation. The conversation also delves into the topics of gaslighting and deplatforming, and the need to protect free speech. The need for an inquiry into the matter is emphasized, and the response of Mark Jennings, a…

Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, and Charles Payne, Host of Making Money on FOX Business Network Summary In this conversation, Charles Payne discusses the warnings from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other prominent figures about the unsustainable national debt in the United States. They highlight the need for fiscal sustainability and express concerns about the consequences of escalating debt. The role and power of…

The conversation covers various topics including fulfilling coalition agreement commitments, progress of government coalition agreements, coalition commitments and repeals, COVID-19 inquiry, gun legislation, and the involvement of the Muslim community in the Arms Act repeal. Takeaways The government is focused on fulfilling its coalition agreement commitments and undoing the damage caused over the last three years. · Progress has been made in…

Wolves in Chernobyl radioactivity region running among abandoned hoses with cold winter and deep snow The population density of wolves in Chernobyl is seven times greater than surrounding areas in Urkaine. New research is showing that the population of wolves living in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) is genetically different from their counterparts outside of the region. Remarkably, the irradiated wolves appear to have developed protective…

You’ve probably heard the soothsayer’s warning to Julius Caesar in William Shakespeare’s play of the same name: “Beware the Ides of March.” Not only did Shakespeare’s words stick, but they also branded the phrase—and the date, March 15—with a dark and gloomy connotation. It’s likely that many people who use the phrase today don’t know its true origin. In fact, just about every pop culture reference to the Ides—save for those appearing in actual…