August 2023

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 person, or a situation where you have no control. In the current…

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 clear. To disagree with someone’s identity or ideology, to…

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, 16 in total. • The Strategic Planning Act. This will provide…

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 its budget and is addressing a $325 million deficit. It is a painful…

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 located in the same building as the hospital are Urgent Care, United…

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, by sourcing and buying from local suppliers, we help strengthen…

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 Costello today. Casey has a very interesting career for the past…

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 who first arrived in this country in the 1860’s and her mother’s…

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 lawyers and moral-coward rent-a-prick historians, couldn’t care less…

Each month, new businesses choose to become part of our bustling community but this time we have more greetings to extend than usual. Recently opened, Broadway Food Company is proving a hub for dining. Its fabulous menu of outlets includes BigSmokin’Mo Barbeque, Smashed As Smashburgers, India Rocks Eatery, Woodspirit Turkish Pide, Kebab on Broadway and Hei Hei Chicken. Open from 12pm, seven days, this popular food hall has indoor and outdoor…

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 cooking liquid, and is tinged with mustard and brown sugar. Serve…

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 needs and recommending value insurance based solutions for your…

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 Jazz (which is more of an EV with an engine for a power generator).…

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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 reserve currency. He also discusses how the world would look if a CBDC…

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 right time and wise enough to let go when necessary. Whether you…

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 showroom are leading brands such as Cavalier Bremworth including the…

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 dissenting voices when one simple narrative was followed along by…

Let’s face it. Three weeks to ‘flatten the curve’ has and still is changing our nation’s social landscape. Up until March 2020 most of us were doing our thing, living what we considered to be pretty good lives. We thought we were in control - albeit grumbling about fluctuating prices of fuel, and taxes, ohh those pesky taxes. But we were mostly compliant, law-abiding, and left our elected politicians to do their jobs, hoping they were making…

In December 2020 Jacinda Ardern called climate change ‘one of the greatest challenges of our time’ and pledged a carbon-neutral government by 2025 The declaration of a climate emergency was supported by the Green Party and Māori Party and opposed by the National and Act parties. Speaking in parliament after its introduction, Ardern said the country must “act with urgency”. “This declaration is an acknowledgement of the next generation. An…

exclusivley on Voice Media The Rural Vote. The Farmers Voice. Govt NOT Listening! Trevor Simpson has been involved in farming for much of his life. The family farm, Simpson Farm dates back to 1964 when his Dad bought a small block which his lawyer warned was “undesirable” swampy bushland. Based in Rangiriri, North Waikato, it now milks over 1200 cows and claims to have the largest feed pad in the Waikato. The Simpsons have heavily invested in…

Carbon & Food Production Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A three part series of articles explaining the United Nations change in climate warming predictions; the effects those changes will have on New Zealand’s agricultural industries and the impact that those changes will have on carbon sequestration and GHG emissions from agriculture. Carbon footprint of New Zealand beef and lamb: New research has confirmed the carbon footprint of…

Engineers design plants using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to improve taste, nutritional content, and resilience. However, people have concerns over their safety, and there is much debate about the pros and cons of using GMOs. Scientists create GMO foods by introducing genetic material, or DNA, from a different organism through genetic engineering. Most of the currently available GMO foods are plants, such as fruit and vegetables. In…

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 failures and Matt shares his party’s beliefs and vision that…

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 Authority) but was not happy with the outcome. Watch her story and…

A Gift for that Special Someone – The Bespoke Living Room Are you looking for something just a little bit special for a family member or that special person in your life? If it is a distinct gift or something that you know they won’t have considered buying for themselves, you need to check out the range handpicked by Toni Charteris at The Bespoke Living Room. Located at 128 Stan Wright Rd, Karaka, a visit to The Bespoke Living Room is an…

Government legislates in favour of Big Pharma and the industrial medical complex. Therapeutic Products Act is a barrier to consumers’ health interests. New law illustrative of Labour-Green ideology to increase government bureaucracy. The Therapeutic Products Act, passed this week by the government under urgency, could be the final nail in the coffin for the New Zealand natural health industry, the Natural Health Alliance, a group representing…

Science is a method of enquiry based on reason, evidence and hypothesis. It is a stylised, investigative and methodical form of “common sense”. From it, comes our ability to think for ourselves which is probably our greatest gift both for our own personal development and for a just and empathetic society based on freedom of expression and democracy. Up to a point, science has been a God send for humanity. It replaced dangerous superstition and…

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 Waikato, he was a research scientist at New Zealand Forest Research…

Your Advantage Tyres Pukekohe store is owned and operated by Matt Keller. The team of trained specialists will give you the best advice in the selection and fitting of tyres to give you the best performance and value for money – no matter the size. The Advantage Tyres Pukekohe store has two fleet trucks and three car bays. Contact the team today for reliable tyre solutions for your vehicle. • Tyre Repairs • Wheel Balancing – Truck • Wheel…