A couple of days ago I read a very interesting Substack article about a piece of trojan horse, David Seymour, legislation currently before parliament that had managed to slip completely under my radar and perhaps yours too.
It was about the Regulatory Standards Bill and written by Melanie Nelson who laid out the far- reaching powers this Bill would give to the right-wing in our country.
You can find her excellent article here:
So I contacted Melanie and I am delighted she agreed to be interviewed for Head 2 Head because I learned a lot about how this mundane sounding Bill could undermine what a many of us still think Aotearoa/New Zealand should still be about - a fair go for everyone and protecting our communities and our environment from the self-serving agendas of wealthy individuals and overseas companies.
You can provide a submission:
• through the engagement hub on the Ministryʼs website https://www.regulation.govt.nz/our-work/regulatory-standards-bill/
• emailing your submission to RSBconsultation@regulation.govt.nz, or
• mailing your submission to Ministry for Regulation, P O Box 577, Wellington 6140
Make no mistake, this Bill is a device designed to enhance the ME society and undermine what is left of the WE society that once characterised our way of life in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Please don’t miss the chance to have your say. RSB consultation ending on 13 January
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Melanie Nelson is Pākehā but is a licensed Māori language translator and interpreter.
She is a researcher, writer, consultant, coach and educator who specialises in the application of te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty principles to conservation and environmental issues.
Melanie is a graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te Reo Māori | Institute of Excellence in the Māori Language and holds a Masters in Māori Language Excellence – Te Tohu Paerua o te Reo Kairangi.
Her podcast, Weaving our Worlds, seeks to foster mutual understanding between peoples in Aotearoa. Her new podcast Coherent, explores current political issues.
The latest Weaving our Worlds podcast is here:
And her linktree with everything else: https://linktr.ee/weavingourworlds
It is thanks to my Paid Subscribers that I can continue to do my public journalism work, speaking truth to power and giving a voice to those who have none . For just $9 a month you can join (and chat with ) this great group of supportive people , plus get access to my podcasts and documentaries… and me :)
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