An insidious phenomenon has become widely evident around the western world, and it is alive and well in New Zealand.

The attack has been against every institution that props up the pillars of our democratic freedom.

Retired Judge Anthony Willy justifies his accusations (from his essay “Blowing In the Wind”, NZCPR.com).

It’s an important document that should be studied in every school.

We have comment on the Presidential election, with only two weeks to go.

And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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“Who Makes the Law? Reining in the Supreme Court”.

This report by Roger Partridge, lawyer and Chairman of the NZ Initiative, challenges the Supreme Court’s overreach or activism in recent cases and the constitutional implications.

Judicial activism is in a word, dangerous for democracy.

This is a most important matter and it needs the attention of Parliament.

And we venture into The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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This week we have responded to enquiries as to whether Patrick Basham will make a return before the Presidential election

He brings some new polling numbers from Democracy Institute, along with his exceptional analysis.

We proffer our thoughts on multiculturalism, and share what we have in common with Jeremy Clarkson.

And we delve into The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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