Articles in ‘Current Affairs’

The New Zealand Film Commission is putting $800,000 of taxpayer’s money towards a documentary about former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern. In a statement the Film Commission said the documentary explores the rise of violent extremism and online hate in New Zealand, while covering Dame Jacinda’s leadership. The documentary explores the rise of violent extremism and online hate…

Summary Winston Peters discusses the current state of New Zealand’s government and highlights the failures and broken promises of the past Labour Party. He addresses issues such as the housing crisis, child poverty, and the mental health system. He also criticizes the media for its lack of impartiality and the erosion of trust. Overall, the conversation focuses on the need for…

Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Lynette Zang, Founder & CEO of Zang Enterprises & LynetteZang.com, who says that one year after the 2023 banking crisis, U.S. banks are once again on the brink. Zang dives into the health of the banking sector, her macro outlook, and what’s next. She forecasts that massive U.S. debt will force a major…

Split Apple Rock - Ancient Solar Observatory thousands of years ago there were ancient inhabitants (Turehu - Patupaiarehe etc...) in New Zealand who wrought great works across the country. Now for political expediency are no longer allowed to be remembered. Here are some of their ancient working solar observatories, set up to identify the exact days of Solstices and Equinoxes…

This stunning news clip from New Zealand TV station ‘Seven Sharp’ (broadcast in Feb 2013) confirms the revelations shared by ‘The Money Masters’ and other such pioneering thinkers and researchers who have long sought to bring forward the truth about how money works. The is as stunning as it is simple: whenever you apply for a loan or a mortgage THE BANK YOU APPLIED TO CREATES THE…

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…

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…

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…

In a world over saturated with voices, anger offers a way of finally being heard, but is emotion overriding our will to fix the world’s problems? As key elections play out across 2024, many in civic society will speak profoundly about the importance of institutions and how collectively, we the people, need to bolster them against the rising tide of populism and authoritarianism.…

The countdown is on for 2024, which is shaping up as the year of Moon landings. Two companies are racing to achieve the first commercial landing on a celestial body. Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program and represent the growing ambitions of the US commercial space sector. There are three primary, overlapping…

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. …