Articles by Mykeljon Winckel

Sue Grey – Lawyer & Freedom Advocate MJ: Hi everybody… I'm so delighted that we've got Sue Gray, lawyer, coming to have a chat today…Sue, the last three years, you have stood out…. And done amazing work and I'm amazed what you've managed to achieve. SG: Thanks MJ, ..It's certainly been a pretty wild ride for the last few years. We're all learning every day and we wake up in…

MJ: Hi everybody and welcome to another episode of Free Speech Space with MJ. Today we’re talking with Bruce Crocombe and he’s been doing an audit on our voting system for the last three years. He’s retired out of the scientific area, so data sets is something that he knows all about and has been doing all of his life. Now... The million dollar question, is our voting system…

Laeo Tildsley – Democracy NZ Candidate MJ: Hi everybody and welcome back to another episode of the free speech space with MJ. And today we’re talking with Laeo Tildesley. And Laeo is with Democracy NZ. She’s a candidate currently in the in the mix master of the voting machine. And we’re going to be talking to her about why is she standing? And what does she want to bring to the…

MMP with Amanda Vickers Amanda Vickers did a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in physiology, followed by an honours year (first class). She also has a veterinary science degree. Amanda worked extensively in the UK with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, helping to eradicate swine fever and afterwards Foot and Mouth Disease, before returning to New Zealand…

Farmer James has been described as a “real kiwi, real chat. bloody good bloke who gives a damn about everyone. kicks in where he needs to kick in with all his strength and compassion. more blokes like this needed in our world!” Watch the video above or read some of the excerpts to see what all the fuss is about. MJ: Today we’re talking with Farmer James. And you’re watching…

Join MJ as he chats to Groundswell founder Bryce Mckenzie about how Groundswell came about, what it stands for, the need for change at this election and the latest Groundswell initiative, Drive For Change. • seeking solutions to environmental issues which are effective and that can be tailored to regional differences. • integrated policy framework for all environmental issues to…

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…

exclusively on Voice Media Samantha Blanchard wrote, produced and directed the documentary Silenced, released at www.silenced.co.nz, at Easter this year. Samantha holds a degree in broadcast journalism and writes for a local print publication in the Tasman region. Silenced is her first documentary: a gentle introduction to the imbalance of reporting and the silencing of…

exclusively on Voice Media Matt King Leader of Democracy NZ Matt King, the leader of the Democracy New Zealand party talks to MJ about his life in politics and what inspired him to set up his own party, Democracy NZ that is running for election this year with the desire to reach the 5% threshold and make a difference for all New Zealanders. They discuss the current government…

exclusivley on Voice Media The Police Attacked Me & Broke My Sternum bone Jeanette Wilson travelled to the Wellington protests as paid of the Trucker’s convey that ran the length of the country. Her experience on that last day resulted in her being arrested and a broken sternum, she says was at the hands of the police. She reported it to the IPCA, (Independent Police Complaints…

exclusivley on Voice Media Science & common sense, verses science as a belief system and Covid19 Join MJ as he chats to Professor Robin Wakelin, about amongst other things, science and common sense and the evolution of science over the last few years. Dr Robin Wakeling is a microbiologist and biodeterioration expert. Holding a PhD in fungal ecology from the University of…

exclusivley on Voice Media Alistair Harding, The filmmaker behind We Came Here for Freedom is Alistair Harding. A New Zealander by birth, Alistair spent much of his working career in Asia, where he began making short documentaries in Singapore, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia as well as longer films for National Geographic, History Channel and corporate clients. His first feature…

With the Glorious weather we experienced over Labour weekend, there was certainly plenty of opportunity to discover more about our great local area. The trip out to Port Waikato has long been a favourite and a great ride on the bike or with the family for a day at the beach. This weekend was no different and it was great to see the area bustling with happy families all enjoying…

Every now and then you hear about a story that totally captivates you… that takes you away and leaves a lump in your throat. This is a story of enduring love, tragedy, broken families, separation, war…. It sounds as if it Shakespearean, but I can tell you no it’s not. This is a true story and it’s about a couple who I admire greatly, my Mother and Father. They have now both…

Ever since its inception the internet has been awash with a whole new array of descriptive terminologies and over time conceivably an entire new language has been created that includes things like MEME, LOL, IMHO, BTW. There is even a handy dandy little translator that will translate the internet language for you. ( www.transl8it.com/index.php) It has also revolutionised the way…

Even though the pace of time is exactly the same every year, it certainly feels at times like it is speeding by far quicker than in previous years. I do wonder if this is because of the sheer amount we try to pack in to our daily lives and the way we rank our priorities or something to do with our perceptions as we age. As this year hurtles to a close, it seems to have been one…

Can you believe it’s August already? Only four month’s and we are back into the silly season again. At the time of writing there is so much interesting material that mainstream press is not covering but commenting on, opinions on opinions, but where are the facts and the questions? Is it not the job of media to provide the counterbalance for the people for the voters? Isn’t it…

Just as the Beatles penned a major smash hit in 1967 it resonated around the world as continues to be the mantra of nations and in particular our wonderful nation under the prime ministerial leadership of the honourable P.M. Ardern. I’d really like to believe her as who would not want this attribute to be the number one policy that drives our nation. Just give it a thought for…

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