Who folded? Trump or Iran?
Trump says he came to an agreement with Iran, via Pakistani intermediaries, that he has called off the bombings for tonight, to make way for a two week two-way ceasefire, in exchange for Iran no longer sabotaging the Strait of Hormuz!
In other words, Iran cried “uncle”, and they are ready to make a deal, or so they say.
Trump was applying maximum pressure to force the Iranians to capitulate. ART OF THE DEAL! (Bio Clandestine)
Trump says he came to an agreement with Iran, via Pakistani intermediaries, that he has called off the bombings for tonight, to make way for a two week two-way ceasefire, in exchange for Iran no longer sabotaging the Strait of Hormuz!
In other words, Iran cried “uncle”, and they are ready to make a deal, or so they say.
Trump was applying maximum pressure to force the Iranians to capitulate. ART OF THE DEAL! (Bio Clandestine)
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And this is the official statement from Iran, confirming that they agreed to the terms of the two week ceasefire, to cease their operations and allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, once attacks against Iran are halted.
Pro-Trumpers will say Trump’s pressure campaign worked and anti-Trumpers will say he capitulated.
But paragraph 3 does sound like a step-down before the deadline from Iran.
Not the first time Trump has used such tactics. (mb)
Pro-Trumpers will say Trump’s pressure campaign worked and anti-Trumpers will say he capitulated.
But paragraph 3 does sound like a step-down before the deadline from Iran.
Not the first time Trump has used such tactics. (mb)
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A MAN AND HIS DOG NEED SOME LOVE
Leslie & Moon live in their van which has a few leaks.
Specifically the rear windscreen has been broken & is covered with a tarp atm on rainy nights things still get very wet.
It isn't road legal as it requires many other repairs also, so it's really in dire need of replacement for something better, safer & road legal.
We understand it's so so tough atm with petrol etc but every $ counts. It all does make a big difference.
This is a legitimate page, started by a caring person who just wants to do her bit for a man in need.
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/leslie-helps-everyone-he-and-his-dog-moon-need
Leslie & Moon live in their van which has a few leaks.
Specifically the rear windscreen has been broken & is covered with a tarp atm on rainy nights things still get very wet.
It isn't road legal as it requires many other repairs also, so it's really in dire need of replacement for something better, safer & road legal.
We understand it's so so tough atm with petrol etc but every $ counts. It all does make a big difference.
This is a legitimate page, started by a caring person who just wants to do her bit for a man in need.
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/leslie-helps-everyone-he-and-his-dog-moon-need
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Forwarded from Chris
Interesting post from Lunatic Liz on the FreeNZ channel saying she’s coming for Kelvyn and Hannah! Like anything that mutt has to say will be of interest!! Very rich of her given she unceremoniously shat on all those people who supported her. I’ve said it before, the one constant, the only constant that I have heard since the Wgtn occupation is Kelvyn, Hannah & Counterspin. They have never walked away, the messaging has been consistant, the facts and evidence well presented, they have stayed focused on NZ rather than chasing shadows overseas. Compared to the actions of that wafer thin bitch Liz who lied to us, shat on us, stole from us, I think it’s hilarious she thinks she can come out now trying to attack NZL, Kelvyn and Hannah.
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Benjamin Natanyahu is not intending to honour the peace agreement.
“And Israel is stronger than ever. This is the bottom line of this campaign till now. Let me say, there are still additional objectives to achieve and we will achieve them either by agreement or by resumption of the fighting. And we are ready to achieve them at any moment. Our finger is on the trigger.
As you know a two weeks ceasefire has been announced between the US and Iran. No we were not surprized at the last moment and I want to emphasise that this is not the end of the war this is a step in order to achieve all the objectives.”
Benjamin Natanyahu is not intending to honour the peace agreement.
“And Israel is stronger than ever. This is the bottom line of this campaign till now. Let me say, there are still additional objectives to achieve and we will achieve them either by agreement or by resumption of the fighting. And we are ready to achieve them at any moment. Our finger is on the trigger.
As you know a two weeks ceasefire has been announced between the US and Iran. No we were not surprized at the last moment and I want to emphasise that this is not the end of the war this is a step in order to achieve all the objectives.”
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NATIONAL DEMONSTRATES AGAIN THEY ARE PART OF THE GLOBALIST UNI PARTY WITH WOKE COMS
This is an internal communications memo on how the National Party encourages it's representatives to speak to the NZ public.
Notice the woke, DEI language encouraged in an attempt to be more relatable?
We have said it time and time again. Both National and Labour are two wings of the same bird pushing foreign talking points and policies.
Truth and authenticity is what people deserve and this is not it.
Kiwi's have had enough of the woke agenda being forced onto them.
This is an internal communications memo on how the National Party encourages it's representatives to speak to the NZ public.
Notice the woke, DEI language encouraged in an attempt to be more relatable?
We have said it time and time again. Both National and Labour are two wings of the same bird pushing foreign talking points and policies.
Truth and authenticity is what people deserve and this is not it.
Kiwi's have had enough of the woke agenda being forced onto them.
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POTENTIAL CANCER BREAKTHROUGH
“In this first-of-its-kind human observational report, off-label use of Ivermectin+Mebendazole showed a remarkable 84% Clinical Benefit Ratio in the treatment of cancer. These results indicate that the inexpensive and safe off-label applications of these medications could be an important complement in the treatment of cancer,” – Dr. Peter McCullough, Chief Scientific Officer for The Wellness Company
(Boca Raton, FL) – Doctors from The Wellness Company announced this week that they had completed a first-of-its-kind human observational report of the application of Ivermectin+Mebendazole in the treatment of cancer. The manuscript is currently under peer review.
Dr. Peter McCullough, Chief Scientific Officer for The Wellness Company, and one of the authors of the manuscript, praised the results of this groundbreaking analysis. “In this first of its kind human observational analysis, off-label use of Ivermectin+Mebendazole showed a remarkable 84% Clinical Benefit Ratio in the treatment of cancer. These results indicate that the inexpensive and safe off-label applications of these medications could be an important breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.”
In addition to Dr. Peter McCullough, the manuscript was authored by Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Kelly Victory, MD, Drew Pinsky, MD, James Thorp, MD, Peter Gillooly, MSc, and Harvey Risch, MD, PhD.
The report analyzed 197 cancer patients who were prescribed ivermectin and mebendazole off-label. Participants received compounded oral capsules containing 25 mg of ivermectin and 250 mg of mebendazole. After 6-months, participants reported an 84% Clinical Benefit Ratio. With 48% of participants reporting regression or no evidence of cancer, while 36% reported disease stability. Only 15.6% of participants reported disease progression.
https://www.twc.health/blogs/news/news-release-media-availability-cancer-breakthrough-groundbreaking-new-report-shows-84-clinical-benefit-ratio-for-ivermectin-mebendazole-in-treatment-of-cancer
“In this first-of-its-kind human observational report, off-label use of Ivermectin+Mebendazole showed a remarkable 84% Clinical Benefit Ratio in the treatment of cancer. These results indicate that the inexpensive and safe off-label applications of these medications could be an important complement in the treatment of cancer,” – Dr. Peter McCullough, Chief Scientific Officer for The Wellness Company
(Boca Raton, FL) – Doctors from The Wellness Company announced this week that they had completed a first-of-its-kind human observational report of the application of Ivermectin+Mebendazole in the treatment of cancer. The manuscript is currently under peer review.
Dr. Peter McCullough, Chief Scientific Officer for The Wellness Company, and one of the authors of the manuscript, praised the results of this groundbreaking analysis. “In this first of its kind human observational analysis, off-label use of Ivermectin+Mebendazole showed a remarkable 84% Clinical Benefit Ratio in the treatment of cancer. These results indicate that the inexpensive and safe off-label applications of these medications could be an important breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.”
In addition to Dr. Peter McCullough, the manuscript was authored by Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Kelly Victory, MD, Drew Pinsky, MD, James Thorp, MD, Peter Gillooly, MSc, and Harvey Risch, MD, PhD.
The report analyzed 197 cancer patients who were prescribed ivermectin and mebendazole off-label. Participants received compounded oral capsules containing 25 mg of ivermectin and 250 mg of mebendazole. After 6-months, participants reported an 84% Clinical Benefit Ratio. With 48% of participants reporting regression or no evidence of cancer, while 36% reported disease stability. Only 15.6% of participants reported disease progression.
https://www.twc.health/blogs/news/news-release-media-availability-cancer-breakthrough-groundbreaking-new-report-shows-84-clinical-benefit-ratio-for-ivermectin-mebendazole-in-treatment-of-cancer
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Response to L Gunn. See above pics for her late night, online ramblings, that only have many continue to question her mental health.
Official Statement from Kelvyn Alp – Leader, NZ Loyal
In recent days, former NZ Loyal member Liz Gunn has made a series of public statements on her FreeNZ platforms and associated channels that contain serious inaccuracies and defamatory claims directed at myself, Hannah Spierer, and the ongoing work of New Zealand Loyal. These statements wrongly assert that she remains the leader of the party, that the party no longer exists, and that she alone speaks for its members and supporters. Such claims are factually incorrect and contrary to the party’s constitution, the democratic decisions of its members, and the public record.
For the avoidance of doubt, the following facts are clear and have been placed on the public record previously:
Party formation and my role
I was present at the formation of New Zealand Loyal alongside Hannah Spierer, Rob, Corina, Liz Gunn, and her son Dan. Rob proposed the name “Loyal”. I authored the tagline “Loyal to you – not to them” and wrote every policy the party has ever released. These details, together with supporting evidence and contemporaneous records, were set out in full in the video ‘Episode 102: Loyal or Not Loyal? The Truth about Liz Gunn’s Betrayal’, which remains available for anyone to view: https://rumble.com/v5b1i7d-episode-102-loyal-or-not-loyal-the-truth-about-liz-gunns-betrayal.html. Liz Gunn has never provided any evidence to contradict these facts.
Democratic leadership transition
In 2024 Liz Gunn unilaterally announced the closure of the party in a manner that was inconsistent with the party’s constitution. A Special General Meeting was subsequently initiated by Lisa Williams. This was followed by a properly convened Annual General Meeting at which I was elected Leader of New Zealand Loyal – the first time any leader of the party has been chosen by democratic vote of the members. A President, and interim board was elected. The party remains active and continues to operate in accordance with the will of its members. (This is also reflected in the public record, including Wikipedia’s entry on New Zealand Loyal, which confirms the party was deregistered in 2024 but has remained active under my leadership following the AGM.)
Legal proceedings
A case has been lodged in the Manukau District Court against Liz Gunn and former Party Secretary Michele Smith. The proceedings seek, among other orders:
the immediate return of the complete party membership list and all administrative materials; a full forensic accounting of the three bank accounts used to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations; and other relief necessary to protect the rights of members and supporters.
These steps are being taken to ensure full transparency and accountability to every person who contributed to the party in good faith.
New Zealand Loyal is gaining traction precisely because it continues to focus on the real issues facing New Zealand families – issues that the current political establishment refuses to address. The attempts by a former member to undermine that work through unsubstantiated personal attacks do not change the democratic mandate the membership has given the current leadership, nor do they alter the legal and constitutional realities.
We are aware of Ms Gunn’s recent remarks only through reports from supporters, as we have been blocked from the platforms on which they appear.
This has not prevented the facts from being placed before the public. The evidence we have presented – including in the linked video and now through the court process – stands unrefuted.
New Zealand Loyal remains committed to its founding principles and to every supporter who chose to stay with the party...
Full reply here:
https://nzloyal.com/official-statement-from-kelvyn-alp-leader-nz-loyal/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARD53ZjbGNrBEPncWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHg9z2d_mIz7hWsqwTduj-5Yrem0wVM8SUUCGHpp6_7lNvVqCrD6DYb5ZtPRw_aem_6jaKSRCH-NwcDW8x1sZ1mQ
Official Statement from Kelvyn Alp – Leader, NZ Loyal
In recent days, former NZ Loyal member Liz Gunn has made a series of public statements on her FreeNZ platforms and associated channels that contain serious inaccuracies and defamatory claims directed at myself, Hannah Spierer, and the ongoing work of New Zealand Loyal. These statements wrongly assert that she remains the leader of the party, that the party no longer exists, and that she alone speaks for its members and supporters. Such claims are factually incorrect and contrary to the party’s constitution, the democratic decisions of its members, and the public record.
For the avoidance of doubt, the following facts are clear and have been placed on the public record previously:
Party formation and my role
I was present at the formation of New Zealand Loyal alongside Hannah Spierer, Rob, Corina, Liz Gunn, and her son Dan. Rob proposed the name “Loyal”. I authored the tagline “Loyal to you – not to them” and wrote every policy the party has ever released. These details, together with supporting evidence and contemporaneous records, were set out in full in the video ‘Episode 102: Loyal or Not Loyal? The Truth about Liz Gunn’s Betrayal’, which remains available for anyone to view: https://rumble.com/v5b1i7d-episode-102-loyal-or-not-loyal-the-truth-about-liz-gunns-betrayal.html. Liz Gunn has never provided any evidence to contradict these facts.
Democratic leadership transition
In 2024 Liz Gunn unilaterally announced the closure of the party in a manner that was inconsistent with the party’s constitution. A Special General Meeting was subsequently initiated by Lisa Williams. This was followed by a properly convened Annual General Meeting at which I was elected Leader of New Zealand Loyal – the first time any leader of the party has been chosen by democratic vote of the members. A President, and interim board was elected. The party remains active and continues to operate in accordance with the will of its members. (This is also reflected in the public record, including Wikipedia’s entry on New Zealand Loyal, which confirms the party was deregistered in 2024 but has remained active under my leadership following the AGM.)
Legal proceedings
A case has been lodged in the Manukau District Court against Liz Gunn and former Party Secretary Michele Smith. The proceedings seek, among other orders:
the immediate return of the complete party membership list and all administrative materials; a full forensic accounting of the three bank accounts used to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations; and other relief necessary to protect the rights of members and supporters.
These steps are being taken to ensure full transparency and accountability to every person who contributed to the party in good faith.
New Zealand Loyal is gaining traction precisely because it continues to focus on the real issues facing New Zealand families – issues that the current political establishment refuses to address. The attempts by a former member to undermine that work through unsubstantiated personal attacks do not change the democratic mandate the membership has given the current leadership, nor do they alter the legal and constitutional realities.
We are aware of Ms Gunn’s recent remarks only through reports from supporters, as we have been blocked from the platforms on which they appear.
This has not prevented the facts from being placed before the public. The evidence we have presented – including in the linked video and now through the court process – stands unrefuted.
New Zealand Loyal remains committed to its founding principles and to every supporter who chose to stay with the party...
Full reply here:
https://nzloyal.com/official-statement-from-kelvyn-alp-leader-nz-loyal/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARD53ZjbGNrBEPncWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHg9z2d_mIz7hWsqwTduj-5Yrem0wVM8SUUCGHpp6_7lNvVqCrD6DYb5ZtPRw_aem_6jaKSRCH-NwcDW8x1sZ1mQ
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Forwarded from LauraAboli (Laura Aboli)
Media is too big
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
Tucker Carlson: "The United States has to detach from Israel."
"This distancing should begin with a total end of aid of any kind—military or economic—to Israel."
https://t.me/LauraAbolichannel
"This distancing should begin with a total end of aid of any kind—military or economic—to Israel."
https://t.me/LauraAbolichannel
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Forwarded from LauraAboli (Laura Aboli)
Some Things Never Change
“One finds it almost impossible to believe that a civilised people could perform such acts of fiendish barbarism upon women and children and patients in hospitals… The Israelis pinpointed and hit no less than thirteen out of the seventeen hospitals in Beirut, one of them a mental hospital and many of the others full of children.”
Roald Dahl wrote those words in 1983, describing what he had witnessed in Beirut under Israeli bombardment.
And here we are again.
Israel has once more launched massive strikes on Lebanon, despite the so-called ceasefire, with civilians once again bearing the weight of it. Homes reduced to rubble, families torn apart, entire neighbourhoods erased in a matter of hours.
Different decade, different headlines, same pattern.
Dahl wrote about the shift in perception, about how witnessing such destruction changes the way people see those responsible, how sympathy can turn into something else entirely when faced with repeated devastation. He understood, even then, that these cycles do not end, they evolve, they harden, they repeat.
And that is perhaps the most unsettling realisation of all. Not just that it is happening, but that it has been happening, over and over again, across generations, as if nothing has truly been learned, as if no lesson has ever been enough to break the cycle.
We like to believe the world moves forward, that humanity evolves, that history teaches us something. But sometimes it feels as though we are simply watching the same story unfold, with different dates attached to it.
And the longer it goes on, the harder it becomes to believe that it will ever be any different.
Read Roals Dahl’s article here:
https://reader.exacteditions.com/issues/36936/spread/3?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://t.me/LauraAbolichannel
“One finds it almost impossible to believe that a civilised people could perform such acts of fiendish barbarism upon women and children and patients in hospitals… The Israelis pinpointed and hit no less than thirteen out of the seventeen hospitals in Beirut, one of them a mental hospital and many of the others full of children.”
Roald Dahl wrote those words in 1983, describing what he had witnessed in Beirut under Israeli bombardment.
And here we are again.
Israel has once more launched massive strikes on Lebanon, despite the so-called ceasefire, with civilians once again bearing the weight of it. Homes reduced to rubble, families torn apart, entire neighbourhoods erased in a matter of hours.
Different decade, different headlines, same pattern.
Dahl wrote about the shift in perception, about how witnessing such destruction changes the way people see those responsible, how sympathy can turn into something else entirely when faced with repeated devastation. He understood, even then, that these cycles do not end, they evolve, they harden, they repeat.
And that is perhaps the most unsettling realisation of all. Not just that it is happening, but that it has been happening, over and over again, across generations, as if nothing has truly been learned, as if no lesson has ever been enough to break the cycle.
We like to believe the world moves forward, that humanity evolves, that history teaches us something. But sometimes it feels as though we are simply watching the same story unfold, with different dates attached to it.
And the longer it goes on, the harder it becomes to believe that it will ever be any different.
Read Roals Dahl’s article here:
https://reader.exacteditions.com/issues/36936/spread/3?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://t.me/LauraAbolichannel
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PUBLIC UPDATE — 9 April 2026 BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE SHARE
Ministry of Justice confirms it reviewed no scientific or accuracy information for roadside drug testing
Today the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) provided clarification on its decision to transfer key parts of my OIA request about the roadside drug‑testing regime.
The Ministry has now confirmed:
1. It holds no information at all relating to the DrugWipe 3S device or any alternative technologies.
This includes:
no scientific material
no validation or accuracy data
no comparative‑technology assessments
no evidential material from Police or any other agency
2. Any information Police provided to the Ministry is being treated as “Police information”, not Ministry information.
This is despite the fact that information held by an agency is, under the OIA, that agency’s information — regardless of where it came from.
3. The Ministry now says the transfer should have been made under two grounds:
14(b)(i) — Ministry claims it does not hold the information
14(b)(ii) — Ministry claims the information “more closely relates” to Police functions
This is a retroactive correction to the original transfer notice.
Why this matters
The Ministry of Justice is responsible for:
Bill of Rights Act vetting
Proportionality and rights‑impact analysis
Legislative quality assurance
Cabinet paper development
These functions require the Ministry to understand:
the scientific basis for the proposed powers
the accuracy and reliability of the technology
the potential for false positives and false negatives
whether less rights‑limiting alternatives exist
The Ministry’s confirmation that it holds no information at all about the device or alternatives raises serious questions about:
how BORA vetting was carried out
how proportionality was assessed
how Cabinet was advised
whether the legislative process met basic evidential standards
What happens next
I have asked the Ministry to issue formal decisions on each of the transferred questions, including explicit confirmation of non‑possession for each one.
Police will continue processing the transferred parts of the request.
Once both agencies have responded, I will prepare a structured summary for the public record and, if necessary, escalate to the Ombudsman.
Why I am publishing this
This update is being shared to ensure:
transparency around how rights‑limiting powers were developed
clarity about which agencies hold (or do not hold) the underlying evidence
an accurate public record of the Ministry’s position
accountability in the legislative process
New Zealanders deserve to know what evidence — if any — was relied upon when creating a regime that allows roadside drug testing with criminal consequences.
More updates will follow as responses arrive.
— Nigel Gray
9 April 2026
PLEASE SHARE
Ministry of Justice confirms it reviewed no scientific or accuracy information for roadside drug testing
Today the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) provided clarification on its decision to transfer key parts of my OIA request about the roadside drug‑testing regime.
The Ministry has now confirmed:
1. It holds no information at all relating to the DrugWipe 3S device or any alternative technologies.
This includes:
no scientific material
no validation or accuracy data
no comparative‑technology assessments
no evidential material from Police or any other agency
2. Any information Police provided to the Ministry is being treated as “Police information”, not Ministry information.
This is despite the fact that information held by an agency is, under the OIA, that agency’s information — regardless of where it came from.
3. The Ministry now says the transfer should have been made under two grounds:
14(b)(i) — Ministry claims it does not hold the information
14(b)(ii) — Ministry claims the information “more closely relates” to Police functions
This is a retroactive correction to the original transfer notice.
Why this matters
The Ministry of Justice is responsible for:
Bill of Rights Act vetting
Proportionality and rights‑impact analysis
Legislative quality assurance
Cabinet paper development
These functions require the Ministry to understand:
the scientific basis for the proposed powers
the accuracy and reliability of the technology
the potential for false positives and false negatives
whether less rights‑limiting alternatives exist
The Ministry’s confirmation that it holds no information at all about the device or alternatives raises serious questions about:
how BORA vetting was carried out
how proportionality was assessed
how Cabinet was advised
whether the legislative process met basic evidential standards
What happens next
I have asked the Ministry to issue formal decisions on each of the transferred questions, including explicit confirmation of non‑possession for each one.
Police will continue processing the transferred parts of the request.
Once both agencies have responded, I will prepare a structured summary for the public record and, if necessary, escalate to the Ombudsman.
Why I am publishing this
This update is being shared to ensure:
transparency around how rights‑limiting powers were developed
clarity about which agencies hold (or do not hold) the underlying evidence
an accurate public record of the Ministry’s position
accountability in the legislative process
New Zealanders deserve to know what evidence — if any — was relied upon when creating a regime that allows roadside drug testing with criminal consequences.
More updates will follow as responses arrive.
— Nigel Gray
9 April 2026
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Forwarded from WAR CORRESPONDENT
Media is too big
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
First Lady Melania Trump: “Now is the time for Congress to act. Epstein was not alone.”
Isn’t it an amazing coincidence that the First Lady, of all people, is keeping the Epstein issue alive?
President Trump surely knew nothing about it 🤭
Isn’t it an amazing coincidence that the First Lady, of all people, is keeping the Epstein issue alive?
President Trump surely knew nothing about it 🤭
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Forwarded from ₿ullion, ₿itcoin & ₿eyond w/ GMONEY (GMONEY ₿)
FixupX
Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh)
🚨 BREAKING: El Salvador President Nayib Bukele just called on America to "IMPEACH the corrupt judges" after the killer of Iryna Zarutska was found too incompetent to stand trial for m*rder
HE'S RIGHT! This is exactly what Bukele did to clean up El Salvador.…
HE'S RIGHT! This is exactly what Bukele did to clean up El Salvador.…
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Forwarded from Insider Paper
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume on Sunday, the Jerusalem District Court confirmed, after emergency restrictions imposed during the conflict with Iran were lifted
READ: https://t.co/Km1GhxQRGo
READ: https://t.co/Km1GhxQRGo
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WHAT IS GOING ON AT THE FAR NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL?
By Hannah Spierer
Kerikeri Act Local councillor Davina Smolders spoke to Duncan Garner this week on April 7, with serious concerns about what is happening in the Far North District Council.
She is blowing the whistle on what she calls “co-governance on steroids” which is a committee structure where six elected councillors sit alongside up to 15 unelected iwi and hapu representatives, all with full voting rights on multimillion-dollar decisions affecting rates, infrastructure, and development.
Information is blocked via Official Information Act requests, and recommendations are altered behind closed doors. Unelected members face no public scrutiny or electoral consequences.
Enabled through the Resource Management Act and Māori agreements under the previous mayor, Māori land often receives exemptions, shifting the costs onto ratepayers.
Since speaking out, Davina has received death threats, harassment, bullying, and intimidation. She has had 13 police notifications and needed CCTV installed after her address was leaked. She describes the personal safety risks for elected members who question the system.
Smolders says this undermines equal citizenship and democratic principles. She has lobbied for a Crown observer or government intervention, criticising the current government’s silence. The discussion touches on whether this is the future of local government in New Zealand or a “coup in plain sight.”
On April 8, Garner reached out to the Mayor Moko Tepania (in his second term in the role) offering a right of reply. The Mayor told him to F Off. This has sparked outrage among the wider community and even his constituents are questioning his conduct.
On April 9, in a brief official response to the Mayor, Minister Simon Watts acknowledges receiving multiple requests for ministerial intervention in the Far North District Council.
These requests stem from concerns about the governance environment and the ability of elected members to fully participate in council matters (relating to the ongoing controversy over unelected iwi/hapū representatives holding voting rights on key committees).
Watts reminds the mayor that he expects all mayors and councillors across New Zealand to collaborate effectively and deliver for their communities.
He outlines his powers under Part 10 of the Local Government Act 2002, which allow ministerial intervention only in cases of a "significant problem" involving management, governance, or delivery of functions and duties where the council is unwilling or unable to resolve it.
These intervention powers (including appointing a Crown observer) are reserved for serious organisational-level failures, governance, financial, or performance-related and are not intended to resolve individual disputes or disagreements between council members.
Watts states his understanding is that the Far North District Council is discharging its functions appropriately under the Act. He is satisfied that the council is conducting its governance properly, and any disagreements among members should be handled through the council’s own internal processes.
This has now changed and today Local Government Minister Simon Watts has asked his officials to “engage with” Far North District Council after a local councillor called for the appointment of a Crown Observer.
The mayor said that he had not heard anything since the letter of confidence from the previous day but “If that situation has changed, however, then we are committed to working with the minister and his processes regarding this matter,” Tepania said.
Over 14,000 people have signed the Hobson's Pledge Stop the Far North Council Takeover petition.
Watch this space as the FNDC has the heat put on.
By Hannah Spierer
Kerikeri Act Local councillor Davina Smolders spoke to Duncan Garner this week on April 7, with serious concerns about what is happening in the Far North District Council.
She is blowing the whistle on what she calls “co-governance on steroids” which is a committee structure where six elected councillors sit alongside up to 15 unelected iwi and hapu representatives, all with full voting rights on multimillion-dollar decisions affecting rates, infrastructure, and development.
Information is blocked via Official Information Act requests, and recommendations are altered behind closed doors. Unelected members face no public scrutiny or electoral consequences.
Enabled through the Resource Management Act and Māori agreements under the previous mayor, Māori land often receives exemptions, shifting the costs onto ratepayers.
Since speaking out, Davina has received death threats, harassment, bullying, and intimidation. She has had 13 police notifications and needed CCTV installed after her address was leaked. She describes the personal safety risks for elected members who question the system.
Smolders says this undermines equal citizenship and democratic principles. She has lobbied for a Crown observer or government intervention, criticising the current government’s silence. The discussion touches on whether this is the future of local government in New Zealand or a “coup in plain sight.”
On April 8, Garner reached out to the Mayor Moko Tepania (in his second term in the role) offering a right of reply. The Mayor told him to F Off. This has sparked outrage among the wider community and even his constituents are questioning his conduct.
On April 9, in a brief official response to the Mayor, Minister Simon Watts acknowledges receiving multiple requests for ministerial intervention in the Far North District Council.
These requests stem from concerns about the governance environment and the ability of elected members to fully participate in council matters (relating to the ongoing controversy over unelected iwi/hapū representatives holding voting rights on key committees).
Watts reminds the mayor that he expects all mayors and councillors across New Zealand to collaborate effectively and deliver for their communities.
He outlines his powers under Part 10 of the Local Government Act 2002, which allow ministerial intervention only in cases of a "significant problem" involving management, governance, or delivery of functions and duties where the council is unwilling or unable to resolve it.
These intervention powers (including appointing a Crown observer) are reserved for serious organisational-level failures, governance, financial, or performance-related and are not intended to resolve individual disputes or disagreements between council members.
Watts states his understanding is that the Far North District Council is discharging its functions appropriately under the Act. He is satisfied that the council is conducting its governance properly, and any disagreements among members should be handled through the council’s own internal processes.
This has now changed and today Local Government Minister Simon Watts has asked his officials to “engage with” Far North District Council after a local councillor called for the appointment of a Crown Observer.
The mayor said that he had not heard anything since the letter of confidence from the previous day but “If that situation has changed, however, then we are committed to working with the minister and his processes regarding this matter,” Tepania said.
Over 14,000 people have signed the Hobson's Pledge Stop the Far North Council Takeover petition.
Watch this space as the FNDC has the heat put on.
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