Political Caption Competition
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: One is a power crazed super villain and one is Cesar Romero
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: One is a power crazed super villain and one is Cesar Romero

1-on-1 in 10 Interview – Salvation Army State of the Nation Report Salvation Army Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit Director…

From a National–NZF–ACT coalition to a Labour–Green–Māori alliance, here are four realistic scenarios that could shape Election 2026.

Winston Peters proposes a referendum to abolish the Māori electorates, reopening Treaty tensions and testing Luxon’s coalition stability.

Floods in Waikato and Wellington expose the gap between climate science and Government policy, as Civil Defence funding is cut during escalating disasters.

It is painful. It is infuriating. And it forces victims and the nation to endure trauma once again. But…

I don’t need to carry in KFC and pretend to care when it’s not a climate event
“I’m just happy that nobody is calling me to account for lying to cover up abuse in state care. I even lied directly to the UN in 2014 that children were not tortured in New Zealand.”
Don’t believe me? Have a listen.
https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/10/18/raw-politics-shame-on-them-all/
https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/10/18/crown-cover-up-limiting-liability/
There are many differences between these two actor activists. One is Cesar Romero, a Cuban actor who gained notoriety for supporting Republicans and died in 1994. The other is a live political activist and actor supporting right-wing NZ National for financial advantage and notoriety. Her varied emotions are reminiscent of the quick-witted varied characters and repartee of commedia dell’arte. She can be seen regularly at venues throughout New Zealand.
One is a drag queen ?
One of these people supported a large extended family with personal earnings, served in the Pacific in World War Two and led a full and varied life benefiting many people. This person was flamboyant, adventure seeking, loved life and his fellow humans.
The other is a National Party Member, and personal friend of John Key and Winston Peters.
“ The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again: but already it was impossible to say which was which.”
George Orwell. Animal Farm.