Executive Summary Julian Paul serves as the Party President of New Zealand First (NZ First), a role he has held since 2021, following a long association with the party since joining at age 18. A resident of Auckland, Paul has a background in customer service…
Executive Summary Mark William James Patterson, a New Zealand First Member of Parliament, has emerged as a prominent advocate for rural communities and the agricultural sector, particularly the wool industry. Born in 1970 in Canterbury, New Zealand, Patterson’s deep-rooted farming background informs his political agenda.
Executive Summary Tanya Marie Unkovich, a New Zealand First list MP elected in 2023, has a diverse background in finance, counseling, life coaching, and public speaking, with four published books on overcoming adversity. Her political career is marked by significant controversies, particularly her “Fair Access…
Executive Summary The Natural Health Alliance (NHA) is a New Zealand-based advocacy organization formed in 2003 to protect the natural health products industry from overly restrictive regulations. Led by Chairperson Paddy Fahy, the NHA represents a coalition of manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and practitioners who seek…
Executive Summary Better Wellington is a registered incorporated society in Wellington, New Zealand, established in 2022 to influence local governance by advocating for reduced council spending and affordable living. The organization endorses the “Independent Together” candidates, led by Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung for mayor,…
Introduction Glenn Hema Inwood, born in 1968, is a polarizing New Zealand public relations specialist and right-wing political operative. Known for his work with controversial industries like Japanese whaling and tobacco, as well as his involvement in far-right political activism, Inwood has become a significant…
Destiny Church, as mentioned under Brian Tamaki’s profile, is a fundamentalist Christian church known for its muscular style of religio-political engagement. Through Destiny, Tamaki has launched or inspired several entities relevant to this network. One is the Freedoms & Rights Coalition (FRC) – essentially Destiny’s…
Mia Hughes is the alias of an investigative researcher who, along with American author Michael Shellenberger, leaked a trove of internal documents from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) in early 2024. These “WPATH Files” included emails and videos purportedly showing medical professionals…
The Landy Sisters refers to Dianne Landy and her sister (and close ally) Michelle Uriarau, co-founders of Mana Wāhine Kōrero (MWK). MWK is an indigenous Māori women’s group formed to oppose what they view as the appropriation of Māori culture by gender ideology. It is…
Simon O’Connor is a former National Party Member of Parliament (2011–2023) known for his conservative stances. He represented the Tamaki electorate in Auckland and was one of the few outspoken social conservatives in the National caucus. O’Connor publicly opposed abortion law reform and the Conversion…
Principals and Political Ties: The People Behind Franks Ogilvie The character and conduct of Franks Ogilvie are very much shaped by its three directors. Stephen Franks, Brigitte Morten, and Rob Ogilvie each bring a distinct background straddling law and politics, and each plays a role…
Principals and Political Ties: The People Behind Franks Ogilvie The character and conduct of Franks Ogilvie are very much shaped by its three directors. Stephen Franks, Brigitte Morten, and Rob Ogilvie each bring a distinct background straddling law and politics, and each plays a role…
Intimidation by Letter: Targeting Transgender Healthcare Providers In February 2025, Wellington law firm Franks Ogilvie sent a wave of letters to medical providers across New Zealand who offer gender-affirming healthcare. Acting on behalf of a new lobby group called Inflection Point NZ, the firm warned about…
Inflection Point NZ: Anti-Trans “Unsilenced” Summit and Network Inflection Point NZ is a recently formed activist association opposed to “gender indoctrination and medicalisation” of children. It gained prominence by organizing the “Unsilenced: Middle New Zealand on Ideology” summit in Wellington on May 18, 2024, which…
Below is a chronological timeline highlighting major events, campaigns, and interactions involving the Inflection Point network (individuals and organizations), from inception to present: 2016: Hobson’s Pledge launches (Sept 2016) under Don Brash, igniting the modern “one law for all” movement. This establishes a template for…
The Inflection Point network has been the subject of extensive media reporting, as well as having produced its own documentation (letters, submissions). Here are key sources and references: News Media (Mainstream): Radio New Zealand (RNZ): Being the public broadcaster, RNZ has covered these issues with…
Principals and Political Ties: The People Behind Franks Ogilvie The character and conduct of Franks Ogilvie are very much shaped by its three directors. Stephen Franks, Brigitte Morten, and Rob Ogilvie each bring a distinct background straddling law and politics, and each plays a role…
Family First NZ is a socially conservative lobbying organization founded in 2006 by Bob McCoskrie. Its mission is to promote traditional family values in law and society. Over the years Family First has campaigned against same-sex marriage (2013), against liberalizing abortion and euthanasia laws, and…
Jan Rivers is a policy researcher and self-described feminist on the left end of the spectrum who has become an unlikely ally of socially conservative groups on gender issues. A long-time public servant in Wellington (20+ years), Rivers advocates for “quality of the public sector…
Katherine Chua is the spokesperson and a key organizer for Inflection Point NZ. An Auckland mother of five, Chua became active in local school communities to oppose the inclusion of gender ideology in the new Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) guidelines. She has written blogs…