John Banks and Racial Profiling. Racism Alive, Well and Broadcast Freely in NZ

From Twitter, you’ll be astounded by the racism and profiling from John Banks, a New Zealand politician and close supporter of the present Prime Minister. Warning offensive content NSFW. Banks for #Auckland Mayor? Listen to these enlightened views on law and order first: https://t.co/qhtYFAgDI4 #aklpol — Vernon Tava (@vernontava) December 3, 2014 The last line demonstrates…

New Zealand’s Justice System Favours Families of Influence – Name Suppression for Leader’s Son Caught Drink Driving in Gisborne -updated

New Zealanders are reminded they have a two-tier justice system which again favours the families of the rich, famous and influential. The name of a teenager caught for drink driving in Gisborne is to be suppressed so as not to embarrass his “prominent leader” father. Furthermore, according to Stuff, he will apply for a discharge without…

NZ PM – Becks is as thick as batshit (updated)

John Key, NZ’s Prime Minister, Minister for Tourism and Amnesia, has sparked an international stoush after criticising British footballer and media celebrity David Beckham: he isn’t very bright according to Mr Key and his son (wasn’t this the same son who imitated a plank?) See also New “Gay” Jibe From NZ Prime Minister As reported by the…

British Newspaper Runs Dotcom Rap Video Lampooning Key and Banks

British newspaper The Guardian has run a story about Kim Dotcom‘s rap lampooning John Banks over the donations scandal. The Megaupload founder collaborated with top music producers to question MP’s denials about political contributions. Coming to a club near you soon, the rap is sure to be a hit. Remember the teapottapes saga and the way in which the offending cameraman…

Playboy’s Paradise – a New Brand for New Zealand?

The Auckland arrest of billionaire Kim Dotcom, an investor and online piracy facilitator file-sharing host, in his mansion made worldwide news headlines – and cost Kiwi taxpayers at least $70,000. Along with American agents, the New Zealand police had been conducting an investigation into Dotcom’s website Megaupload since August of last year. He and six…