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…
As you know we live in extraordinary times, of note not just because of our technological achievements, but also because of the pervading mood of science fiction that sits easily with those leading us and a population schooled to accept the dream. We are continuously sold promises of health breakthroughs that are just around the corner but forget they have been just around the…
The designed decline of the western economies & reassignment of the balance of power - World Bank president advised in 2010 James Wolfensohn is all about balance. The former World Bank president introduced himself to a student audience at Stanford University on Jan. 11 2010, and the balance of power in the world is what Wolfensohn spent the majority of his hour-long…
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…
When you think of resources we’re running out of, sand might not be high on your list, but it’s up there thanks to our high demand for concrete. Scientists at Rice University have now shown that substituting graphene can not only save sand, but makes concrete lighter, stronger and tougher. Despite being a sheet of carbon atoms just one atom thick, graphene has a reputation for…
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…
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…
In January I received a letter from the ASB Bank’s general manager of personal banking to say that after “extensive consideration” they had made the decision to permanently close the Waiuku branch. I was very disappointed. The major banks have been steadily closing their doors in Waiuku over the last few years, and the ASB was the last one standing. It was due to close on 29…
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…
It just might be world’s strangest, spookiest musical instrument. You can see it . . . you can hear it . . . but you can’t touch a Theremin. “It’s like you’re fingerpainting in space,” says Rob Schwimmer. “Playing Theremin is like having sex with ghosts.” Professional thereminist Schwimmer is a member of the New York Theremin Society, which plays regularly in New York City. …
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.…
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…
Nuts are a great way to get protein, fibre, minerals and vitamins but not everyone’s digestive systems can handle them. If you are someone who struggles to eat foods like nuts, beans and legumes you might not have to give up on them all together. It might just be that your gut needs some help and training. As well as addressing any obvious gut issues, activating nuts through…
The Public Interest Journalism Fund (PIJF) drew controversy when it was introduced by Labour in 2021 to support news media through a COVID-19-induced downturn. With the task of allocating $55 million over a three-year period “to help sustain at-risk local news and journalism,” state funding agency NZ On Air was entrusted with the responsibility of designing, setting up, and…
THE SECRET CORRUPT HISTORY OF NEW ZEALAND ‘One of the first parts of the Illuminati/NWO network that new researchers discover is the group of organizations which connect into the British-based secret society called The Round Table. These include the Bilderberg Group, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Trilateral Commission, and…
In this month’s blog, let’s stop to breathe and look at breathing! The usual tips of eating a healthy diet, moving your body, and avoiding unhealthy habits (e.g. smoking and vaping) are still important, but there are many other ways to improve and maintain your wellness. Breathing is a powerful tool for optimal wellness especially in the festive season! As a child (especially…
A Message from Judith Collins Happy New Year I hope that 2024 has started well for all of you and your families and communities. As you may know in the last weeks before Christmas our new National-led government got cracking with the review and reform of many pieces of legislation that are required to get our country back on track. Of great importance was taking the positive…
Wouldn’t it be great to see the NZ Government take a leaf out of President Melei of Argentina’s book and look to create wealth and prosperity in NZ once again. His recent Speech at the 2024 World Economic Forum at DAVOS goes 100% against what the elites and globalisic governments are imposing across the world and and what was evident in the Ardern era. NZ is currently listed at…
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Lobo Tiggre, Editor of The Independent Speculator, who breaks down his correct call for 2023, which is up 87% year-to-date. He gives his 2024 outlook on the recession, the Federal Reserve, uranium, and other metals. Tiggre also reveals his “highest conviction call” for 2024. 0:00 - Intro 02:08 - This…
Dear Friends I hope you have enjoyed a Christmas and New Years break. I am writing to distil the lessons of the past three years and look to the future. Very interesting findings are surfacing almost daily not only highlighting the contradictions inherent in the growing use of biotechnology approaches to pharmacy, but more importantly some consciousness-based interventions are…