OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: We're relying on money poured through pokiesWhat's protecting the pokie industry from reform is that it props up respectable New Zealand, writes Brian Rudman. Everything from grand opera to Girl Guides to pony clubs.23 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Bid for new forum a power grabA Maori push for unelected voting rights on the gulf plan looks suspicious given apparent conflict of interest, says Brian Rudman.21 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanMinistry barks up wrong tree on raidsBrian Rudman askes: "Have we really become such a brutal society that an esoteric scientific debate has to be argued with the threat of sledge hammers and dawn raids?"16 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: A rail loop or Queen St full of busesFor anyone who doubts the need for the inner-city rail tunnel, the recent draft public transport plan is the document to change your mind, writes Brian Rudman.07 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Trying to hide you're targeting the oldies' perk not such a clever ideaBurying a review of the pensioners' free bus pass in the middle of the Draft Auckland Regional Public Transport Plan was never going to succeed, writes Brian Rudman.04 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Keystone Cops too busy bowing to FBI demandsBrian Rudman says the Prime Minister has 'egg on his face'. He is 'supposed to oversee those charged with, to quote the official handbook, "securing our nation's safety".'25 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanStadiums decision a no-brainerBrian Rudman looks at Auckland stadia. Should Eden Park be used soley for all rugby and league games? What should happen to Mt Smart and Western Springs?23 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Mayoralty race a rich man's sportBrian Rudman a campaign budget of $580,000 means chasing the Auckland mayoralty is a rich man's sport. Either you have to be rich yourself, or be the handmaiden of rich backers.16 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanPublic the loser in secret gulf dealBrian Rudman on Auckland councillors caving in and selling Gulf Harbour Investments the freehold title to 5.5ha of strategic coastal land that provides access to the popular 936-berth marina.13 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanCemetery cycleway access a bad ideaPlans for a cycleway through the Symonds St Cemetery? Surely the general view would be 'over my dead body'.06 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Dead Snapper off the menu at lastAuckland Transport board members gather in secret today to finalise a divorce settlement with smart card operator Snapper Services.19 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Get our soldiers out of AfghanistanMisplaced loyalty to a superpower 'ally' is not a good enough reason to stay.07 Aug 09:30 PM
