1840s: Bad Boy Adventures in New Zealand
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Jerningham Wakefield (1820-1879) born 199 years ago on this day in history His mother did not survive the birth, leaving Edward Gibbon Wakefield the surviving parent. So he never really stood much chance at a happy life. By the age of 7, JW visited his father who was locked up for attempted abduction of a […]
Read more..June 25, 2019
1990s: Social Capital Tanks
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
A child buying groceries solo…”This Is Not Neglect. Not a Crime. Not Abnormal. WE Are Abnormal” I must disagree. It’s not brainwashing as to the limitations of our children, it’s a rational calculation based on our knowledge that the Social Capital is so low in our own communities now. “The idea that kids can’t do […]
Read more..June 23, 2019
1954: Fourth World
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
65 Years ago: Today in history, 22 July, 1954, New Zealand was changed forever by two teenage murderers in Christchurch. Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme broke the accepted pattern of crime in New Zealand. Even today, female privilege keeps our eyes on the crimes of men and how to punish them. When the duo bludgeoned […]
Read more..June 22, 2019
Should New Zealand Reduce Pensions To The Level of Other Benefits?
By VJM
When the pension system was introduced in New Zealand in 1898, the average life expectancy was less than 60. Today, it’s closer to 80. Consequently, pension expenses have ballooned. This article discusses whether New Zealand should lower the pension to bring it in line with other main benefits, and what we could afford if we […]
Read more..June 22, 2019
Haeata Community College
By NZB3
Would you let your child (or even your pig) go to a Government School? Haeata Community College in Christchurch is their flagship. News digest… “The opening of Haeata Community College…signposted a new era for schooling in the east. It’s a poster child for big-box classrooms, catering for up to 200 kids in one space.” “It […]
Read more..June 22, 2019
See-through wheelie bins
By NZB3
The secrets to the state of our culture, and that of Australia’s, are clear to see in this story about rubbish. Two City of Adelaide Councillors (both career bureaucrats) are pushing for transparent recycling bins for their city.. “.. a plan to enforce better practices on residents by making them feel embarrassed.” “…effect of making […]
Read more..June 22, 2019
1882: The Stolen: Full Review
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
A movie so bad, I’ve already reviewed it once and am back for more! ‘The Stolen’ (2017) takes us on a New Zealand road trip from Marlborough to the West Coast gold fields. On set, Alice Eve (gratuitous underwear girl from Star Trek) says the film is set in 1869, although the official website alternates […]
Read more..June 21, 2019
1981: Landmarks
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Landmarks (1981) was a brilliant 10-part New Zealand history documentary written and presented by Kenneth Cumberland. Directly inspired and guided by another Kenneth, the Kiwi producers had seen British documentary Civilisation and did this masterpiece justice telling the New Zealand story… “I have been wondering why they no longer care about Landmarks. It could be […]
Read more..June 20, 2019
1917: Government Pool Explodes
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
But without The State, who would build public swimming pools? In May 1908 the Christchurch City Council did so, and by adding only £50,000 to public debt. They had to. It was their “civic obligation” they said. They’d never had one before and few, if any, cities ever had so I guess it must be […]
Read more..June 19, 2019
ACT Could Get 5% If They Became The Alt-Right Party – But It’s Risky
By VJM
The ACT Party and David Seymour are the darlings of the globalist mainstream media, but despite being soaked in positive coverage, they win little real support from the New Zealand public. Clearly a change in policy is needed. Numbers man Dan McGlashan, author of Understanding New Zealand, explains the considerations of the ACT Party staking […]
Read more..June 19, 2019
The Best Way to Raise Wages Is to Strengthen The Negotiating Position of The Working Class
By VJM
Low wages are blamed by many for the various social ills befalling the nations of the West. If only wages were higher, a lot of problems with housing, education and healthcare would be solved. Although this is true on the face of it, little thought goes into what actually leads to high wages. This essay […]
Read more..June 19, 2019
2005: State Jihad on Catfishing
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
The Brown Bullhead Catfish is one of the many species of fish introduced to New Zealand. They’re only very little, about 30cm, and once popped up in various locations including Lake Taupo, Hokitika, and the Waikato River. The first introduction to New Zealand appears to be c.1877 in into Lake St. John, now the Waiatarua […]
Read more..June 18, 2019
