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Chris Hipkins MP said that Aucklanders have "moved on" from long lockdowns and vaccine mandates, and that they don't hold a grudge against New Zealand Labour Party . Is he correct or tone deaf? Election-year gaslighting perhaps? We discuss this with the StraightTalk panellists.

Does New Zealand have an issue with Immigration? Are we even allowed to have such conversations? The Counter Culture panel wrestles with the question of how successful multiculturalism really is. And can we have a thriving country with an increasing number of conflicting world views?

In this episode of Political Playback – new home schooling reporting raises red flags; biology wins the 1st round regarding the definition of women; Labour admits it will not release ‘cornerstone’ policy costing and job modelling until after the election, citing Treaty of Waitangi concerns; under-16 social media ban bill on hold – now what; Tamatha Paul and violence against Maori women – apparentl...

Bob McCoskrie and Simon O'Connor discuss the bill - The Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill - which would define "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", and "man" as "an adult human biological male". They look at how different politicians on both sides of the house are voting, and some of their speeches. There's even this revealing statement from Chloe Swarbrick...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon welcomes special guest – Bob McCoskrie – on the show to discuss the vote in Parliament, last night, on the ‘definition of a woman and man’ Bill. They discuss how the vote went down and the key arguments being used by either side. Simon also briefly discusses media coverage of two differently motivated protests in the United Kingdom, noting how reporters label...

Will New Zealand National Party and ACT ‘man up’ and vote for the bill that defines what a woman is in official legislation – and is there a single Labour MP who will educate Chris Hipkins on what a woman is? The "Definitions of Woman and Man" Amendment Bill is scheduled for debate in parliament this week - a moment that could determine the future handling of these issues within New Zealand law. T...

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon sits down with Sall Grover to discuss how women are no longer recognised or protected under Australian law. Sall has just lost a court case in which the rights of actual women has come a distant second to the preferences of men who want to identify as female. In a case called Tickle vs. Giggle, a biological man has successfully argued that his preferences a...

In this episode of Daybreak – Stuff take aim at the Israeli Embassy, including inaccurate quotes; AUT confirm their hate for Israel and love for critical theory and intersectionality in their student newspaper; women’s spaces in Australia are ‘cancelled’ and the message you need to give MPs; faaaaaaar right label is rightly ridiculed and called out; a CNN correspondent actually gets it; do Gen Z w...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon discusses the recent Australian Federal court case involving Sall Grover - a woman standing up for biological reality. Sall has lost her case, and as a consequence there are no longer any protections for biological woman (or men). Simon let's viewers know he has a interview with Sall and will be making that available as soon as it completed. He also discusses...

In this episode of StraightTalk: the latest polls, Nigel, Pauline and Winston – are they related; should the retirement age be raised and should superannuation be means-tested; will National and ACT ‘man up’ and vote for the bill that defines what a woman is in official legislation – and is there a single Labour MP who will educate Chris Hipkins on what a woman is; has Auckland moved on from COVID...

In this episode of Daybreak – NZ flag gets shunted to the side by woke flags outside Parliament; organisers of Pink Shirt Day admit what the focus is actually is (we already knew); women’s spaces in Australia are cancelled; new RSE curriculum in primary schools is put on hold; Green MP says not reading social media is a financial burden; MPs laugh when told about the fertility crisis in NZ; where...

Could Labour & National ever form a government together? Effectively creating a “Super Coalition”. Under MMP, there is absolutely nothing preventing this, other than egos and outdated political strategies. In Germany there have been several coalition governments between the centre-right Christian Democratic Union and the centre-left Social Democratic Party. So could this happen in NZ? What is...

In this episode of Political Playback – woke flags fluttering outside Parliament; political earthquake elections in the UK and Australia and the implication for NZ; latest political polls; new funding for child palliative care; social media ban is debated in Parliament – and Chloe still manages to bring in the topic of drugs; NZ First’s woman and man bill to have its first reading next Wednesday;...

Not to be missed! We speak to NZ First leader Winston Peters about the “Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill” which is due for its first reading in Parliament very soon. What does the bill say, what is the purpose of the bill, will it actually achieve its aims, and how likely is it to get past its first reading and to a select committee process. Will other MPs 'man up'? We als...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon challenges the growing violent rhetoric in society, suggesting it should not be dismissed and explained away. He shares a WSJ story calling for proper medical oversight of abortion pill use, noting that 11% of women are harmed by the drugs' use. He questions why media report the cost of policing Brian Tamaki's recent march, yet rarely (if ever) report the cos...

We speak to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton about the incredible One Nation victory last weekend and the reasons for it; the Full Federal Court considering the "what is a woman" case - also known as Giggle v Tickle - will be handing down their decision on Friday; and the Labour government unveils a $77bn tax grab including a capital gains tax in this week's budget.

In this episode of Daybreak – a new antisemitic political party in NZ and you’re helping fund it; the legacy of Judith Collin’s career on socially conservative issues; latest political polls; could National and Labour work together as a Government – dream on; the Greens still think they’re the main opposition party; Te Pati Maori continue to destroy their brand; major gym chain is funding the soci...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon asks why New Zealand’s diesel prices have risen almost the highest in the world; highlights a small but important legal win concerning puberty blockers; and reminds viewers that Sall Grover’s court case is decided this week. He also discusses how various people try to use intersectionality to excuse their poor decisions and behaviours, trying to turn the focu...

In this episode we discuss: should 1News political editor Maiki Sherman have resigned for a so-called ‘homophobic slur’; we analyse the political earthquake in both Australia and the UK – and could it happen in New Zealand; could Labour and National ever form a coalition government together; from late 2027, those applying for citizenship will undergo the test. We ask the panelists what questions s...

In this episode of Daybreak – a poll of polls suggests that the coalition government will be re-elected because of the rise of NZ First and the decline of the Greens; apparently school lunches are great now; White House launches a pro mum pro life website on Mother’s Day; the media still throw around “faaaaar-right” at parties they don’t like; a political earthquake in Australia and the UK over th...

In this episode of Daybreak – 1News gets pinged for TDS; Duncan Garner highlights the inconsistent standards regarding the Maiki issue; fake Gaza photos wins the cameraman a Pulitzer Prize; ThreeNews gives a hilarious interview on the demise of the BSA; Youthline State of the Generation report’s findings; should fireworks be banned; the success of Singapore’s education system – and caning; another...

Boys are falling behind in school, and Men are struggling more and more in the workplace. But why are Boys struggling so much in this modern world, and what can schools do to better support them in reaching their potential? This is a problem facing Boys and Men and not a problem with Boys and Men. It’s important we know the difference.

In this episode of Political Playback – bye bye BSA; what’s happening with the social media ban; selective outrage of the media; woke Health NZ; ex National cabinet minister wants National to ‘cancel’ NZ First; obsession with a grand coalition of National and Labour as government continues; ACT’s new immigration policy, and a citizenship test announced by the Government; should ex-cons be able to...

Well-known broadcaster Peter Williams pays his ‘respects’ to the welcome death of the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA). He explains why we don’t need the so-called ‘watchdog’, and discusses what should replace it. He also reminds families and especially parents that the distrust in government agencies like the BSA is well earned, and stresses the importance of positive family supervision and...

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon welcomes back Katy Faust to talk of her work with Them Before Us and her new initiative, the Greater Than coalition. As regular viewers will know, Katy was a very special guest at Forum on the Family in 2024 and someone who strongly argues that children have natural rights not only to life but to be known and loved by their mother and father, and that this...