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Government Must Act On Far North District Council “Takeover" — Crown Observer Demanded
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 12:04 pm | Hobson's Pledge
Smolders has called for a Crown Observer to be appointed, a call that has been backed by local constituents. More >>
Hobson’s Pledge Asks Minister To Explain Race-Based Planning Rules In Gore
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 2:48 pm | Hobson's Pledge
The provisions refer to Ngāi Tahu concepts including mauri, wairua, whakapapa, and utu when assessing activities such as earthworks and farm infrastructure. More >>
Referendum On Māori Seats Must Be Put To Voters This Year
Friday, 13 February 2026, 4:44 pm | Hobson's Pledge
Winston Peters and NZ First deserve credit for standing up for equal political rights and equal representation for every New Zealander, spokesperson Elliot Ikilei says. More >>
Hobson’s Pledge Calls On Labour MP To Correct The Record And Apologise For Politicising Tragedy
Friday, 30 January 2026, 7:59 pm | Hobson's Pledge
Don Brash said it was particularly disappointing that Mr Halbert made the allegations while calling for political leaders to stand up against misinformation. More >>
Victory For Hobson’s Pledge But Bigger Win For Parents, Students, & Volunteers On BOTs
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 12:53 pm | Hobson's Pledge
“This move will allow schools to focus on educating kids, including raising education outcomes of Māori, rather than navel-gazing on the meaning of the Treaty and local tikanga." More >>
Minister Stanford’s Reaction To Criticism Of Section 127 Is Unprecedented
Friday, 27 June 2025, 2:54 pm | Hobson's Pledge
The minister needs to understand that support is earned, not an entitlement. She says we are compromising ‘all the work she has done’, but the ’sideshow’ of section 127 is her creation, Elliot Ikilei, Hobson’s Pledge spokesperson says. More >>
Professional Bodies Are Not Moral And Political Arbiters, Govt Must Act Against This Outrageous Decision
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 4:00 pm | Hobson's Pledge
“It is not the place of real estate authorities, or any professional body, to foist political, religious, or cultural views onto its members” says Don Brash, a Trustee of Hobson’s Pledge. More >>
Large Scale Public Engagement Should Be Celebrated, Not Seen As A Hindrance By Select Committee
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:20 pm | Hobson's Pledge
The large number of New Zealanders sharing their thoughts on the Bill means that the select committee needs to take the appropriate time to process all submissions and not be tempted to arbitrarily dismiss submissions that have come via a third ... More >>
Hobson's Pledge Support Peaceful Protest But Encourage Listening
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 2:34 pm | Hobson's Pledge
It is concerning that some participants of the hīkoi seem to believe only their voice and actions are to be respected, and are intent on shutting down any debate. More >>
The ASA Must Not Be Weaponised As A Censor
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 4:07 pm | Hobson's Pledge
Like many of our institutions and regulators, the authority of the ASA is weaponised to be used to effectively act as censors to ensure no debate or discussion can be had on issues of race relations without being punished. More >>
Dr Brash Files Defamation Claim In High Court Against Matthew Hooton
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 3:55 pm | Hobson's Pledge
Specialist defamation lawyers, Peter McKnight and Ali Romanos, have been retained as counsel for Dr Brash. Dr Brash received a delaying response from Mr Hooton’s lawyers just ninety minutes before the requested deadline and has been left with ... More >>
Churches Bear False Witness In Attempt To Influence Politics
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:06 am | Hobson's Pledge
Hobson’s Pledge criticises church leaders for misrepresenting the proposed Treaty Principles Bill and stifling democratic debate, urging adherence to historical accuracy and openness in discussion. More >>
‘Misinformation’ Accusers Should Front Up With Evidence
Monday, 12 August 2024, 12:04 pm | Hobson's Pledge
“Te Pāti Māori should be condemned for attempting to strong arm the media into not publishing advertisements that they disagree with. They are interfering in commercial relationships. The kind of power they are demanding is intoxicating and will not ... More >>
Condemnation Of Political Violence
Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 8:20 pm | Hobson's Pledge
“There are important and challenging discussions to be had around the Treaty of Waitangi and race in New Zealand. We cannot shy away from these conversations – they will often be robust – but disagreement must be done without intimidation ... More >>
Letter Sent To The Vice Chancellor Of AUT From Don Brash
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 6:15 pm | Hobson's Pledge
We are a group of New Zealanders whose primary objective is to fight for equality under the law and advance the vision Governor William Hobson expressed at Waitangi in 1840. More >>
Judge Sides With Real Estate Agent In ‘Cultural’ Training Judgement
Friday, 22 March 2024, 5:24 pm | Hobson's Pledge
Today Justice Grau in the High Court denied the Real Estate Authority’s application for an order that Janet Dickson put up $15,000 in security to pay the Real Estate Authority’s costs if they win. “Justice Grau’s brisk dismissal of ... More >>
Hobson’s Pledge Calls 5-year Ban Of Real Estate Agent “gross Overreach”
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 3:09 pm | Hobson's Pledge
Hobson’s Pledge is undertaking to raise funds on behalf of Janet Dickson, a real estate agent with more than 30 years’ experience who is seeking a judicial review of the Real Estate Authority’s power to mandate cultural training. She is facing ... More >>
Hobson's Pledge Are Delighted
Friday, 24 November 2023, 3:16 pm | Hobson's Pledge
“I’m sure I speak for all those who have supported Hobson’s Pledge since our formation in 2016 when I say how absolutely delighted we are that Casey Costello has not only been elected to Parliament but has stepped right into a ministerial ... More >>
'Kapiti Council Ignores Public Opposition To Maori Ward; Hobson’s Pledge Appeals To Incoming Government'
Sunday, 19 November 2023, 9:07 pm | Hobson's Pledge
Hobson’s Pledge is calling on the incoming Government to require all Maori wards to be confirmed by referenda, even those where Councils have recently passed a resolution imposing them. Councils all over New Zealand have rushed to beat any legislative ... More >>
Brash: Roadblock Law-change Faulty Governance
Monday, 6 December 2021, 8:45 am | Hobson's Pledge
Changing the law to allow Maori tribes to stop citizens to scrutinise vaccine passports and Covid-19 status is bad governance, Hobson’s Pledge spokesman Don Brash said today. Section 22 of the COVID-19 Public Health Response Amendment Act (No 2) 2021, ... More >>
