We were told the vaccine would stop COVID. It didn't. Billions of people took it based on that promise. My End the Vaccine Carveout Act strips Big Pharma of its special liability shield, so Americans who were harmed can finally hold Big Pharma accountable in court. https://t.co/ieKlKhWwWE

— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) March 26, 2026

There is a creeping trend that should concern every New Zealander — and I need your help to do something about it. 

Government agencies, and the public servants who staff them, are abandoning political neutrality — making communication decisions based on ideology rather than independent analysis. 
In an election year, this isn’t just poor judgment — it’s a threat to democratic accountability. 

The Courts of New Zealand had 6,200 followers on X. They walked away, set up on Bluesky, and now have around 300. That’s a 95% drop in reach for official court information.

No explanation. No cost-benefit analysis. No ministerial sign-off.

And they’re not the only ones. A growing number of government agencies have quietly abandoned X, a platform used by over half a million New Zealanders, without telling anyone why. 

The Free Speech Union has launched a petition – and the message is simple:

“I call on the New Zealand Government to commit to politically neutral, transparent, and accountable government communications.

Government agencies should meet New Zealanders where they are, not where public servants prefer them to be.”

SIGN THE PETITION TODAY:-

“I call on the New Zealand Government to commit to politically neutral, transparent, and accountable government communications.  
Government agencies should meet New Zealanders where they are, not where public servants prefer them to be.”

This isn’t about X, it’s about political neutrality in an election year.  

This isn’t about X. And it isn’t about Elon Musk. It isn’t about whether you personally like or dislike any platform. 

This is about a fundamental principle: government agencies must be politically neutral. 

Public servants don’t get to choose their audience based on which platform feels ideologically comfortable.  

Their job is to reach all New Zealanders — not just the ones on platforms Wellington approves of. 

Look at the pattern. The Labour Party left X. The Greens left X. National, ACT and NZ First stayed. And now, one by one, government agencies — agencies that are supposed to be impartial – are following the same political trend. The courts, of all institutions, should not be seen picking sides. 

When an agency walks away from a major platform, the vacuum doesn’t stay empty. It fills with unofficial commentary, misinformation, and mischaracterisation.  

Withdrawal doesn’t protect the public. It abandons them. 

And here’s the kicker — emergency services still use X. Because it works. So why do other agencies think they can do less? 

We’re in an election year. New Zealanders go to the polls on 7 November. Access to accurate, neutral government information has never mattered more. This is exactly the wrong time for agencies to be retreating from where people actually are.

Here’s what we’re doing about it. 

We’re not just talking. We’re acting: 

We’ve written to the Minister for Courts, Hon. Nicole McKee, demanding to know who authorised this decision and on what basis. We’re lodging Official Information Act requests with key agencies – asking when the decision was made, who signed off, what analysis was done, and whether political risk was a factor. And we’ve launched a petition calling on the Government to commit to politically neutral, transparent, and accountable communications. 

Here’s where you come in:-

• I need you to do two things: 
  1. Sign the petition.  

• 2. Share it. Forward this email. Post the link on socials. Send it to anyone who believes the public service should serve the public — all of it. 

This is a line-in-the-sand moment. Either government agencies answer to the people who fund them, or they answer to the political preferences of whoever happens to be running the comms team. We know which one it should be. 

Public servants don’t get to pick their audience. Let’s make sure they hear that — loud and clear. 

Thanks for your support. 

Robin Van Ausdall 

Council Member

Ersatz: (German) substitute, replacement, but it is frequently used in English to describe lower-quality alternatives like synthetic food or fake materials.

“NZ may soon need to use ersatz petrol and diesel if the Iran war doesn’t end quickly.”

The European Parliament has used the term 'Christianophobia' in a formal resolution for the first time, declaring Christianity the most persecuted religion in the world.

Over 380 million Christians live under severe persecution worldwide pic.twitter.com/eGsOxGoW6W

— Trad West (@trad_west_) March 25, 2026

That doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll do anything to stop it on the part of all the Muslim migrants they have allowed and are allowing to flood in.

You may think the Globalists love war so they can rush in and plunder defeated countries — and they do, but the impact of a shortage of oil is a huge minus in this case.

from the Daily Standard

Fink, the boss of BlackRock warns of global recession caused by war madness

The geopolitical madness of the neoconservative warmongers in Washington is now beginning to turn against the West like an uncontrollable peat fire. While the hawks thought they could quickly deal with Iran, the reality is that they have brought the entire global economy to the brink of the abyss.

The absolute top of the globalist food chain is now starting to break out in a pensive sweat. Larry Fink, the all-powerful CEO of BlackRock, is sounding the alarm: if the oil price shoots towards 150 dollars a barrel due to this self-created chaos, a devastating global recession is an absolute and pitch-black certainty.

It was, of course, only a matter of time before the billionaires and asset managers would panic about their own portfolios. In an interview with the BBC, Larry Fink, head of the world’s largest asset manager, spoke plainly about the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Even if de-escalation occurs in the short term, the damage may already be irreversible.

Fink was ominous and stated: “If the war ends, but Iran remains a threat to trade and the Strait of Hormuz, then I would say that we could have an oil price closer to 150 dollars for years.” When asked about the direct consequences of this disastrous doomsday scenario, Fink minced no words: “Then we will have a global recession.”

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by Ashiya Austin

Angela was a healthy, active healthcare worker in the Bay of Plenty. She had no prior health conditions, lived a vibrant lifestyle—practising CrossFit, yoga, and Pilates—and was devoted to her work and her child.

On 19 October 2021, Angela received her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine under the government mandate. Within ten minutes, she experienced stabbing chest pain and was rushed to the Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department. The attending doctors admitted they didn’t know what to expect—it was a waiting game.

Initially discharged under the assumption her reaction was minor, Angela’s health quickly declined. She returned to the hospital with high D-dimer levels, indicating potential blood clotting. She experienced a range of alarming symptoms—rash, metallic taste, shortness of breath, pain while moving, and extreme fatigue. She could no longer walk unaided or sleep lying down.

Despite these clear signs of distress, her request for a second-dose exemption was denied. Her doctor was instructed by Dr. Ashley Bloomfield that Angela should receive her second dose in hospital so she could be resuscitated if necessary.

Following specialist assessments and blood markers, Angela was diagnosed with vaccine-induced costochondritis and long COVID triggered by the vaccine. She also suffered a TIA (mini-stroke), brain fog, and tinnitus. Despite these diagnoses and clinical evidence, she was repeatedly dismissed by hospital staff who suggested it was all in her head.

Three years later, Angela won her ACC case—recognised for vaccine-induced injury and long COVID. But her life has been forever changed. She now lives with ongoing chest pain, adenomyosis, and uterine cancer. She lost her job, her relationship, and much of her independence. Angela now faces a difficult custody battle with her former partner, who was abusive to both her and her child.

As part of her ACC case, Angela underwent a three-hour psychiatric assessment with an ACC-appointed psychiatrist. She was formally diagnosed with Complex PTSD (CPTSD) as a result of the trauma and ongoing impact of her vaccine injury.

Angela has met with MPs, including Chris Bishop and Todd Muller, as part of a group of vaccine-injured individuals. Despite sharing their stories, she has heard nothing since. She says if she hadn’t fought so hard, she might have been forgotten entirely.

Angela continues to speak out—not just for herself, but for the hundreds, if not thousands, of New Zealanders silently suffering from vaccine injuries.