politics – Imperator Fish

Of course we need to be involved in this Middle Eastern fight. Our commitment to human rights means we must fight injustice and barbarism wherever it appears.

A guest post from TV and radio current affairs host Mike Hosking on the Sky City convention centre deal.

Let’s give these smelly tree-huggers another chance.

Nobody should be surprised by Andrew Little's failure to pay his bills. A guest post by Norman Wildebeest

I'm sorry for causing you any offence. But I would also like to explain myself. I may have written those words, but I didn't mean the things people are now accusing me of.

Dr. Frank Shizenhausen writes: I have had enough of this stroppy waitress and her hair. Who does she think she is, destroying the reputation of a decent man just because he has wandering hands?

John Key continues to ride a wave of popularity. So if there were ever a good time for an incumbent PM to abolish weekends and public holidays, now would be that time.

Judith Collins wants back into Cabinet. John Key would be wise to give her what she wants.

This plan can't fail.

New Zealand's most beloved authoritarian libertarian returns with a new column

How can you young activists raise such an issue at this time? How can this possibly be a priority? It’s simply not a big issue for anyone I know. It’s not important to me or my family. Labour needs to focus on the issues that matter. The issues that matter to me, that is. Not to other people.

Re: Letter of demand for an entirely reasonable sum of money, as compensation for all the dreadful things done to my client (Our ref: Prey/McCully/Extort/2)

The government is planning to issue social bonds to private investors for the provision of some mental health services. I can't imagine what could go wrong.

I just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you during this terrible time. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Normally the establishment of a right-wing think tank within a left-wing party already riven by internal disputes would be seen as bad news. But this time it will be different.

Can anyone help me with these?

A failed and corrupt public organisation with a culture of profligacy and reckless spending. It might be time for the government to appoint a commissioner to sort it out.