Susan Short
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  • May 04, 2018

< May 2018 newsletter


Democracy Under Threat

Challenging the lies and propaganda

There is a need for all of us to challenge, as they arise, the growing number of baseless claims being touted as facts. NZCPR is a good source of information on the issues, by various authors, as is Kiwi Frontline.

You may also be interested in reading ‘Once We Were One’, by Andy Oakley. This book looks at the roots of separatism in New Zealand and presents the evidence that proves that there is no basis for it. Order a copy online.

Archives New Zealand is a great source of old documents, such as land transfer records. The Auckland library is located at 95 Richard Pearse Dr, Mangere, Auckland. Click here to visit the Archives New Zealand site.

Reclaiming our Democracy

Amy Brooke, a campaigner on the need for New Zealanders to reclaim our democracy, recently had an opinion piece published in The Spectator.

Of further interest is Amy’s article , ‘Losing our Democracy’


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