Roger Ellis

19/08/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EZPS2LhTB/

Northland has long been touted as a renewable energy hotspot, but despite solar farms and now wind power, a lack of infrastructure is holding back the switch.

19/08/2026

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/community/1055141/not-acceptable-tens-of-thousands-of-over-65s-can-t-afford-essentials

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders over the age of 65 are experiencing material hardship and can't afford basic necessities including healthy food and clothing, a new report has found.

17/08/2026

Looks like opportunity 's flagship policy wont be implemented. https://www.facebook.com/share/1EGANCwLjk/

Labour remains committed to advancing a targeted capital gains tax instead, Edmonds says.

03/08/2026

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions/875723/wellington-residents-shocked-by-ridiculous-water-bills-for-car-parks-granny-flats

Wellington region residents say they've been handed "ridiculous" and "unreasonable" water bills for basement car parks and granny flats.

27/07/2026

Nz needs to upgrade its national security capabilities to help support our trade links and ability to protect national interests in the asia pacific region.
Adrift: A Trading Nation, an Ageing Navy and the 2027 Frigate Decision | The New Zealand Initiative

New Zealand's two main warships will reach the end of their working lives within about a decade, and Cabinet must decide by 2027 what should replace them. The choice will shape the country's ability to help keep its trade routes open for a generation. A new research note, Adrift: A Trading Nation,.....

22/07/2026

Following the publication of my 2024 book “On the Brink” I had a number of friends ask whether there was a study guide to help reflect, from a Christian perspective, on the political, economic and social issues raised in “On the Brink”.

My new book “Beyond the Brink “ is an attempt to, however imperfectly , prompt such reflection. I trust it will encourage further dialogue and thoughtful reflection on important issues such as social cohesion, localism , inequality, human rights, and environmental stewardship.

“Beyond the Brink” is available for $18.58 paperback (or $5.12 Kindle) from Amazon https://www.amazon.com.au/Beyond-Brink-Christian-reflection-current/dp/B0GWRT8RZH

19/07/2026

Human rights breached in Nigeria, again.

At least 39 people have been killed in separate attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.

16/07/2026

https://theconversation.com/nzs-retirement-debate-will-tinkering-today-spell-more-trouble-tomorrow-286545?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New%20Zealand%20Weekly%20-%203865239362&utm_content=New%20Zealand%20Weekly%20-%203865239362+CID_c2b29daee8b986718f78461c69bb3bfd&utm_source=campaign_monitor&utm_term=NZs%20retirement%20debate%20Will%20tinkering%20today%20spell%20more%20trouble%20tomorrow

Retirement depends on NZ Super, KiwiSaver and housing. Treating each in isolation risks shifting problems rather than solving them.

12/07/2026

‘Disheartening’: Attacks against Christians nearly double in Israel, territories, says report | Crux

Between April and June this year, there were 83 attacks against Christians in Israel or Israeli-occupied territories, compared with 44 in the first quarter.

11/07/2026

New Zealand wage growth 'worst in the world' - OECD report

New Zealanders have had some of the worst wage growth in the world in recent years, when adjusted for inflation.