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In the hearts of many New Zealanders lies a shared aspiration: to see their country thrive as a global leader in organic agriculture, a GE-Free haven producing top-quality goods. However, hidden amidst the TPA lurks a growing fear: could this law pave the way for rapid and widespread genetic engineering, compromising our dreams? Is the true purpose of this legislation for the…

Without adequate supervision or a stringent directive to remain singularly consistent in despatching only one strictly worded English version of the Treaty of Waitangi, Freeman produced several variations. For these, he simply dipped, at will, into the 12-pages of rough, superseded and now obsolete draft notes in his possession and extracted text to make ad-hoc composite treaty…

Winner of the Franklin Writers Group short story competition: Heather McQuillan from Christchurch Ascendence We hug our knees and search for the wishing star far beyond the white puffs of our breath. Thick grain sacks protect our bums from the frosted ground and our shoulders are caped with old blankets; my brothers and I beneath chequerboards of stained pink and green, while…

A Māori woman has initiated a judicial review against the co-governance body Tūpuna Maunga Authority as first respondent, and Auckland Council as second respondent. It is the second judicial review initiated against the Authority and Council in relation to the Authority’s intention to rid Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s maunga of non-native trees. The first judicial review, undertaken…

Fear Is Ingrained In All Of Us – Just Don’t Let It Take Over! It’s an evolutionary survival tactic known as our fight-or-flight instinct. The purpose of fear is to use adrenaline to tell us to protect ourselves and move out of harm’s way. You’ve probably felt different levels of fear throughout your life — in a dark theater watching a scary movie, dealing with an aggressive…

This is the claim made by Kate Hannah in the podcast released last week by Radio New Zealand (RNZ), Undercurrent. It is a 7-part series on Misinformation in New Zealand, hosted by Susie Ferguson and there is one word for it: Propaganda. “It’s genocidal because it’s about the eradication of a particular group of people,” adds Ferguson after Kate Hannah’s claim. The inference is…

The Government is currently in the process of scraping the 30-year-old Resource Management Act (RMA) and replacing it with three new pieces of legislation. The three new replacement Acts are: • The Natural and Built Environment Act (NBA), whereby local government and mana whenua will be required to form joint, regional planning committees to develop one NBA plan for each region,…

Daniel Newman is the Manurewa-Papakura Ward councillor who voted for a balanced budget while rejecting a big borrow-up and 14 per cent rate increases. He is also the deputy chairperson of the Wiri Licensing Trust and is focussed on delivering a range of renewed community assets for families throughout Manurewa and Papakura. By a majority decision, Auckland Council has balanced…

Franklin Hospital is located in the heart of Pukekohe. The hospital opened in August 2021 to bring specialists and surgical services to the community, as we understood the frustration of our community in accessing specialist appointments and surgical procedures which until then were only available in Auckland. Our inception was due to a need in our community. Other businesses…

Established in early 2007, Callander Constructions is based in Pukekohe and provides residential and commercial building and construction services to the wider South Auckland and North Waikato regions. Because they are a small local company, they offer a more personalised approach to all clients. They also offer quality workmanship by qualified builders, job opportunities and,…

NZ1st Port Waikato candidate Casey Costello Interview. "Rejecting Co-governance, Hard on Crime exclusivly on Voice Media mykeljon winckel: And welcome to another show with Free Speech Space with MJ. And I said that without even stuttering. I'm proud of myself. Try and say that one, Casey, at least five times in a row. See if you can get tongue-tied. We're interviewing Casey…

Watch as MJ asks Casey Costello the tough questions relating to why she is standing for NZ First at the upcoming election on October 14th and why she believes that a vote for her will make a difference. Profile Coming from a large family Casey Costello has grown up with a strong sense of gratitude for what New Zealand has to offer. Her father’s family traces back to settlers…

How did the Treaty of Waitangi, intended as it was from the outset to be a formula for unification and a totally egalitarian fair and friendly society, get so distorted after 1975? The true meaning and intent of the treaty was well understood for 135-years, until tampered with and maliciously reinvented by self-serving greedy opportunists. These twisted individuals, their…

There is nothing like a well-cooked piece of corned beef in the middle of winter, and this cider-braised corned silverside is delicious and filling, just perfect for when the weather is cooler. The corned beef is cooked in a flavourful mixture of cider, vegetables, and spices, and then roasted in the oven until golden brown. The sauce is made with a simple roux and the reserved…

Mark Davie from Sepio Insurance Management provides a highly professional service to our clients. Not only do we have the experience and backing to secure appropriate cover in terms of price and security, but also offer comprehensive risk and claims management services. From Personal, Business, Rural or other Insurance we obtain insurance cover for you by assessing your specific…

exclusively on Voice Media The New Honda ZR-V Sport – In a Word? BRILLIANT! Join us on the Free Speech Space with MJ and Kerry Brocas Manager of Honda Store South Auckland in Drury. Kerry reviews the new Honda ZR-V Sport, new tech-savvy SUV. The Sport’s hybrid powertrain is more like Honda’s old IMA system (integrated motor assist) and not as confusing/complex as that in the…

ZR-V Sport - New Honda Vehicle Sales - Used Vehicle Sales - Full Servicing Options - Honda Finance and Lease - Genuine Honda Parts At Honda Store South Auckland, we're committed to providing you the full Honda experience! Our Price Promise is a promise to all new car buyers - no matter who you are, where you are, or when you buy, you will always pay the same best price for…

Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Rich Checkan, President and Co-Founder of Assets Strategies International, who says the FedNow Service, which launches in July, is a “slippery slope” to an “evil” central bank digital currency (CBDC). Checkan warns the U.S. could be forced into a CBDC to protect the greenback’s status as the world’s…

Real Estate Love, Passion and Obsession From an early age I have nurtured an unshakable love for Real Estate. Discovering how real estate creates that special type of shelter that everyone yearns to possess; it evens generates the brand of wealth that most cannot amass by simply working a job; and it gives great power to its owners who are fortunate enough to hold on to it at the…

Family Values at the Forefront! Flooring Xtra Pukekohe Showroom is the perfect place to find flooring to suit your style. Located at 16d Wrightson Way, Pukekohe, in the Pukekohe Mega Centre, the Flooring Xtra Pukekohe Showroom is open Monday through Friday 8.30am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm. It is spacious, bright and modern, with ample car parking available. Showcased in the…