New Zealanders sleepwalking - it's a national pass time

I will be joining the public meeting on 26th July at Johnsonville held by the National Party, and I am eager to have a conversation with Nicola Willis and Christopher Luxon publicly. As the pre-election posturing and promising gains momentum, it's crucial that we don't let the noise and flashy distractions divert our attention from important matters.

The political circus isn't just about shouting slogans and making promises; it's also about diverting our focus from issues that political parties would rather we forget as we head to the voting booth. There are two crucial issues that New Zealanders should remember because they recently changed our democracy:

Firstly, let's not forget the Christchurch massacre and the subsequent report that effectively covered up the wrongdoing of security agencies in New Zealand. It's astounding that no one has been held accountable for this tragedy. We cannot brush this under the carpet. Transparency and justice should prevail.

Secondly, let's talk about the parliament riots last year. Despite the Independent Police Conduct Authority's report shedding light on the matter, the response from the police commissioner seemed dismissive, effectively suggesting that there was nothing substantial to address. This is deeply concerning, given the clear indications of ignored intelligence reports, police injuries, and the disregard for health and safety advice from their own advisors. Moreover, reports of political interference with the police commissioner by "his mate", MP Stuart Nash, raise further questions.

Are we conveniently forgetting about these significant democratic-changing events in New Zealand's recent past? We cannot afford to sleepwalk into another election without addressing these critical aspects of our history. Why are we turning a blind eye to these issues?