All Is Not Well In The State Of New Zealand

Verbal fisticuffs were thrown in the corridors of power today as the political backlash over the government’s purchase of new fleet of new BMW limousines refused to die down. This is becoming known as the Cash for Cars scandal. The purchase of the cars, some with extras such as heated seats, went ahead despite National’s…

International Student Attacked At Nelson College – Updated

As the day progressed further details have been released about the alleged vicious attack that was perpetrated on an 16 year old international student at a South Island college on Thursday last week. “The arrest of two students at Nelson College in connection with a serious assault and mugging on another student at the school…

BBC Questions New Zealand’s 100% Pure Image

Both Mike Joy and the NZ Green Party have questioned John Key’s position on  New Zealand’s 100% Pure branding. Joy has challenged John Key to prove that New Zealand is 100% Pure. . New Zealand’s economically valuable “100% Pure” brand has been questioned in international media due to the pollution of our rivers and lakes,…

IMF, Ratings Agencies: New Zealand Economy “On Watch”

The Economist recently held an interview with John Key on the topic of New Zealand’s economy : Changing Patterns of Behaviour “As an election nears, New Zealand’s prime minister advocates austerity measures to control the national debt and bolster the economy” You can watch the tea drinking PM’s interview here on The Economist’s site. Note…

BBC Hardtalk Roasts Key On 100% Pure Image – Update: Video

BBC Hardtalk’s Stephen Sackur roasted John Key over New Zealand’s 100% Pure brand image in a recent televised interview. Most of us know that NZ 100% Pure is only an advertising slogan and that it has been dropped from the country’s marketing in favour of the 100% Pure You brand, but it is interesting nevertheless…