It's time for Fonterra to be broken up!

 Facebook has introduced New Zealanders to the latest political sensation during the last 24 hours - the Pakeha Party!

As soon as my attention was brought to this fledgling party's existence I thought to myself - what's next?

 Embattled Mayor of Christchurch Sideshow Bob Parker has called it a day. I was genuinely surprised!

 This week blogger Whale Oil got a scoop from what appeared to be an internal Labour Party source. This source revealed that sections of the Labour Party were promoting a potential women only shortlist idea used in other political parties around the world.

 The end is near for Mandela.

Despite today's reports about him enjoying a slight improvement in his condition, it is only slight. Also older people whose lives are coming to an end tend to experience brief rallies before finally succumbing. 

Shame on Barack Obama! Shame on him!

There has been more speculation about Julia Gillard's leadership this past week in Australia. The real question remains though - is she really gone this time?

 There are good and bad elements of Mana's housing policy.

 Good luck Lianne Dalziel! She will need it in her fight to become Mayor of Christchurch.

 The Great Winter Storm of 2013 has seen the spectre of climate change come knocking on our door again!