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…
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…