Articles in ‘Current Affairs’

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 MONEY OUT OF NOTHING. It is not lent to you from the banks’…

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 pivot by the Federal Reserve and explains what it will mean for…

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 reasons for such intense interest in the Moon. First, the cost 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. However, the same institutions that advocate for this appear to…

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…