We had to look up Bridget Williams too — the LinkedIn page
from New Zealand Brand FB
How Deep Do the Ties Go?
Many New Zealanders are asking a sharper question now: when people mention the World Economic Forum, who here is actually connected to it, and what does that connection really mean? In New Zealand, two names that come up are Jacinda Ardern and Bridget Williams. The reason is not guesswork. The WEF itself has identified Ardern as a Young Global Leaders alumna, and Bridget Williams’ WEF profile says she has served as Curator of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Christchurch Hub.
That is why the debate will not go away. Jacinda Ardern was not just a New Zealand prime minister who happened to visit Davos once. She was publicly linked to a WEF leadership network, and the WEF also highlighted her attendance and profile in its own material around Davos and global leadership. Bridget Williams, meanwhile, was linked through the WEF’s Global Shapers network in Christchurch, which places her inside one of the Forum’s community-based leadership programmes.
For critics, that is exactly the problem. They see a pattern where influential New Zealand figures are connected into elite global networks that ordinary voters never chose. To them, it raises a fair democratic question: even if the WEF does not directly govern New Zealand, are ideas, priorities and relationships being shaped in circles that sit well above the public? The WEF also maintains organization pages for the New Zealand Government and MBIE, which adds to the perception that the relationship is broader than just a few conference appearances.
Supporters will argue that these ties do not prove control. Being a Young Global Leader, speaking at Davos, or helping lead a Global Shapers hub is not the same as handing over sovereignty. Those people would say international networking is normal, and New Zealand leaders should be involved in global conversations. But many Kiwis still feel they were never clearly asked whether they wanted their country’s political and civic leaders so closely associated with WEF-branded initiatives and leadership pipelines.
That is why this remains a live public issue. It is not just about conspiracy claims or blind loyalty. It is about trust, transparency and whether New Zealanders are comfortable seeing national leaders and influencers tied into institutions like the WEF while the public is left to work out the connections afterwards.
Do you think Jacinda Ardern and Bridget Williams’ WEF ties are simply part of modern global leadership, or do you think New Zealanders have a right to be far more concerned about who is shaping influence behind the scenes?
“Do you think Jacinda Ardern and Bridget Williams’ WEF ties are simply part of modern global leadership, or do you think New Zealanders have a right to be far more concerned about who is shaping influence behind the scenes?”
Most certainly the latter. The BEW leaves no doubt that she cannot be trusted, and any back door dealing with the likes of the WEF, gates-the-snake, who ever crosses her path, must be treated like cancer. – cut it out.
Not sure about the horse, but I believe gates has bolted from the wef. A little tiff or somethink (as our dear ex leader would say).
Ameni
We’re blessed, two airheads in one photo.
I will never forget ardern running alongside the creep schwab (wef #1, appropriately ignoring she/her) like a little kid craving an autograph. Zero dignity from she/her, but I suppose when there are many zillions plus your country at stake, I guess you can rationalise the ‘puppy wetting itself with excitement’ image created.
There are a currently, a number of ‘disciples’ of the wef in NZ, including some exceedingly prominent ex politicians.
Do your own research – it’s not hard to find.
The wef is a (n old boy’s) club for the extremely rich and powerful, all of whom want to be king (or queen, or whatever) of the world, tomorrow, before they die.
Traitors, every one of them, in my humble view.
As an aside, I haved learned in advanced years that, fundamentally, generally the female of the species is far more deadly than the male.
Particularly the more physically attractive she/hers.
But, as Janis Joplin said about Cohen – ‘I prefer handsome men, but for you I will make an exception’.
Similarly there are she/her exceptions amongst the wef devotees.
Ameni
These two females are just part of the fifth column. who are working against the interests of the citizens of NZ. Ardern especially left NZ in a worst state than when she became pm
Just another form of back room control, the WEF openly stated this is how they work and so I wonder, what is the manner of control over these 2 people? Any kind of unelected influence must be stopped.. it’s the problem…the number 1 issue… to free a country and give us back our sovereign status… which at present is gone…