Hello, I’m Pee Kay.

Allow me to introduce myself; I am of a generation where common sense, standards, integrity and honesty are fundamental attributes.

Being of the 3rd age has given me a deeper appreciation of life and potential for fulfilment and purpose. However, starting back in the early “Ardern Years” I have found politics and many politicians did not have those same attributes I valued.

Starting and growing a mailing list and eventually writing political blogs, I found, was a way of mitigating the intense frustration that was developing.

For quite some time, I have felt the issue of Prime Minister Luxon’s, these days explicit, support of Maori influence and authority was concerning, to now where it is a very serious concern for the whole country! Yet nothing happens to stop the arrogance, intimidation and privilege.

I struggle with the political apathy that pervades New Zealand.

I challenge readers to ask themselves these questions –

  • Like all of the early New Zealanders and many who followed, Maori arrived in a boat from somewhere else. How can Maori claim they are indigenous?
  • An early Waitangi Tribunal report confirmed there was no ceding of sovereignty. How can Maori now claim they did not cede sovereignty?
  • Certainly not in 1840 or now, the Crown does not enter into partnerships. How can the Treaty now be recognised as a Partnership?
  • The “Treaty Principles” are a concept developed for the 1986 State-owned Enterprises Act stating that “Nothing in this Act shall permit the Crown to act in a manner that is inconsistent with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi”. There were no “Treaty Principles” in the original treaty.
  • Article 3 of the treaty states “In consideration thereof Her Majesty the Queen of England extends to the Natives of New Zealand Her royal protection and imparts to them all the Rights and Privileges of British Subjects.”  Does that not sound a lot like an indirect way of saying EQUALITY?  

I have long been a reader and forwarder of posts on No Minister so I am flattered to be invited to join No Minister.

I trust the articles I post are enjoyed and I welcome readers responses, so please do not hesitate to comment, either positively or negatively.