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Unity jarred by antisemitism

Quite a number of political commentators and activists seized the opportunity to push their own particular agendas. And, as is so often the case, antisemitism reared its head.

Why won’t NZ’s anti-racism chief condemn Corbyn’s racism?

Professor Paul Hunt, the new NZ Human Rights Chief Commissioner, was interviewed on Radio New Zealand’s Saturday Morning show with Kim Hill. Hunt was on to peddle potential new hate speech laws; the HRC had long sought such laws to…

Why Golriz Ghahraman should not be the guardian of our speech

It’s hard to take someone seriously who wants to criminalise people for their harmful words, but is not prepared to be held to account for her own harmful words. Such is the far left’s belief in their own moral superiority that, while they point the finger of blame at others with alacrity, they appear to lack the self-awareness and self-reflection that would lead them to at least wonder whether they themselves are complicit in contributing to a divisive and hateful society.

NZ Jews and Muslims Unite Over Christchurch Massacre, Fighting White Supremacy

Jewish community members say they have been warmly welcomed by Muslim counterparts — making Auckland imam’s recent speech blaming Mossad for the mass shooting all the more shocking When is it terror? For many Muslims, New Zealand attack highlights double…

A Stone For Christchurch

Members of New Zealand’s community visited Christchurch to show support to the grieving families of those who were brutally massacred last Friday as they were assembling for prayers. Rabbi Mendel Goldstein has headed Chabad in New Zealand for many years…

NZ Rabbis’ Letter to Imams of Christchurch Mosques

17 March 2019 To Imam Ibrahim Abdelhalim (Linwood Masjid) and Imam Gamal Fouda (Masjid Al Noor) Dear Imam Ibrahim Abdelhalim and Imam Gamal Fouda, The Jewish Community of New Zealand mourns the cold-blooded murder of the innocent worshipers at the…

NZ Jewish Council Statement Following Terror Attack On Christchurch Mosques

Terrorist Attack – Christchurch Mosque – 15 March 2019 The New Zealand Jewish Council has no adequate words to described how sickened and devastated we are by the co-ordinated attacks on Christchurch mosques today. We offer our full assistance and…

Trust us. We, the people, know hate when we see it

A common backdoor argument against free speech is that platforms (media and speaking engagements) aren’t shared equitably. If more space was offered to far-Left views, some argue, middle NZ would finally “woke up and see the light” and would positively…

Martyn Bradbury drops a bombshell: there is no Israeli apartheid

Public discourse has never proved more of a minefield. We’re in the bright and shiny new age of “wokeness” in which good faith arguments have been swapped out for name-calling, smears and gaslighting. Why just the other day I found…

It is anti-semitic to oppose Israel’s right to exist

Criticism of Israeli government policy and actions is not only legitimate but is a vital and important aspect of any democracy. Israel should be challenged and scrutinised in the same way as any other country, yet too often this is…

Amnesty International has lost its moral way

Amnesty International has unveiled a new campaign to pressure digital tourism companies such as Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb and TripAdvisor to delist properties held by Israelis living in the West Bank, and calling on governments to pass legislation that would result…

Anti-Israel obsessive Malcolm Evans still spreading hate in Northland Age

In 2003 cartoonist Malcolm Evans was sacked from the NZ Herald amidst some controversy. His single-tracked focus on Israel, and the vitriolic and offensive nature of some of his cartoons, had led to accusations of antisemitism. He was warned by…

In the End, Israel will still be here

The world should hang its head in shame. Deep shame. Embarrassing shame. Penetrating shame. The kind of shame that should cause them to have sleepless nights, as they try to explain to their kids about the day they supported evil….