Pam Corkery offers ot resign---don't be silly! I don't blame you for rounding on------

So Pam gets a bit pissed off at the media. So what! They need a good barking at from time to time---let's face it---it is all about numbers and stories for them and they often miss the important ones, the ones that need to be told like child poverty, housing and jobs, just to name two. SO---when Pam tells them to desist from trying to interview the 'Man' who would be king of his own party, but can't, because of a few 'legal issues,' then of course she will tell it like it is. That is who Pam is! However---one cant miss the fact that KDC was more than happy to address the faithful,' and tell is story like a naughty schoolboy raiding the cookie jar, then deiceds that he doesn;y want to take 'questions' fomr the media, then he is setting up his 'assistant for an impossible situation. Of course they were going to descend upon him, in vast numbers. I doubt they gave a toss about 'policies;' afterall we have been hearing about them for a few weeks now. They were more intertested in what 'stupidity ' was going to spew forth from KDC's mouth---that is far more 'newsworthy in their view! While KDC fronts the party from behind his shaded windows with the occassional outing that invites chants of hate, directed at the incumbent leader,then expect more frustrated outburst from his party personalities. Maybe the latter will eventually relaize that they have been taken for a ride on a magic carpet.The piper will name his price------eventually. www.authorneilcoleman.com

Whale OIl---How much 'influence does the guy hiding in Israel actually have--or is it have---now!

It is becoming increasingly clear that Cameron Slater of ‘Whale blob’ fame, has had his fingers in lots of holes over the years, either trying to influence policy, politicians and wannabe ‘aspirants’ to Parliament. Nicky Hager’s book, ‘Dirty Politics,’ may just be the tip of the iceberg as to his actual dealings and despite how Nicky came to his conclusions, there is little doubt that a great deal of ‘smoke’ is more than a sign of nasty manoeuvrings on Slater’s part and possibly near law-breaking activities. That Slater cries foul when he too wasn’t too worried about how he gathered his ‘information on those he wanted to ‘hit,’ makes one tend to have little sympathy for him and his present exiled state ‘under the dome’ in Israel. There will be much more dirt from all directions over the next few weeks, adding to an already murky look to the election campaign and it is unfortunate that policy sometimes gets an ‘addition’ to the main news each night. Sadly, the huge gains in technology have contributed to this; such gains quickly become the tool to those who would besmirch the reputations of others, in order to achieve their own goals. Slater of course is not alone in that attribute, nor are such moves confined to National Party supporters and their friends. Will Slater be home anytime soon? Expect a circus at the airport; that is if anyone knows of his return. What else can he expect after the bomb that he loaded and was then ignited by Hager? One cannot delve in such alleged actions without the proverbial hitting the fan at some stage. It just so happens that Slater has been the author of his own destiny, one that has been incubating for quite some time. Maybe New Zealanders have had enough of this filth in politics and other sectors of society, but will that translate into political change? Roll on September 20th, so we can give our collective verdict. www.authorneilcoleman.com

Algeria--hello and welcome to 'my world.'

I love to see yet another country joining my select group if readers for my blog. This time---it's a huge hi to Algeria. I hope that you all take the opportunity to follow the links to my book, Roskill. Roskill shows a side to New Zealand life that you won't find in the tourist brochures. es, all countries have a side they would rather you didn't see. If they claim otherwise then they have their head deeply in the sand. You have plenty of that, Algeria. OK---check out my site==== www.authorneilcoleman.com for an authentic look at life on the dark side in NZ!

Kim Dot Com tells all but won't front for interview! Pam reacts!

There were two Party launches in the weekend, one for National and the other for the Internet Mana collaboration party. National’s was pretty much as expected with an ‘offering’ to first home buyers that may or may not hit the mark. Of course Labour and other opposition parties will tell us how it is just ‘more of the same.’ I won’t go on about National; they have heaps to keep them busy with no doubt more dirt about to come out on various actions they are alleged to have been involved in re ’dirty politics.’ It was KDC and co. who took the limelight. First the ‘gentle German’ told all as he explained his hacking skills to the doting audience. Yes, he was proud of his ‘hacking skills; after all he claims responsibly for destroying the reputation of some German leader, a skill that he wishes to emulate here, based on his hacking skills. After such an outrageous claim one would expect the media to want a slice of the pie, time wise, once the other ‘stuff’ was out of the way. Enter ‘Pam, the lady with attitude, one that takes no prisoners, decided to drag the focus back to the point of the ‘launch---party policies. No such luck! The press wanted KDC…..he, the father and financier of the’ joined at the hip parties,’ was the target for their questions, not the politicians who would actually influence things in Parliament , if they ever get there. OH no---the media scrum couldn’t have given a stuff about such mere details as policy. It was KDC or nothing! Pam reacted as she has shown before. She does not suffer ‘fools and horses. NO--- this race was not going to be about her boss---KDC. Basically she rounded on the waiting mass of media people and told them off in no uncertain terms. She swore at them. I don’t care about that. O just point out that wherever the big man goes he is always going to be in the centre of the scrum, no matter how good the ‘policies are. He, is going to be the magnet—right up until the Americans get their ‘evil’ way and ‘transport’ him back to the good old US of A to face charges for his alleged misdemeanours, ones that will see him safely ‘away’ for a great many years. So---of course we want to hear from him now---while we still have him---and his assets to pay for this play party! Pity though—because I really like many of their policies. If only they could get them across without the ‘piper playing the tune. BUT----- let’s face it---do no the other main parties have their ‘influences, ones who fill their party coffers, so who am I to sit in a ‘holier than thou’ seat? From whence such forces come from or who they represent, has always been a point of argument-----all in the name of political convenience. The roadshow will continue and the personalities will play out on stage and in the media. Roll on September 20th! www.authorneilcoleman.com

Kaos cafe in Pukekohe---fun and faboulous, darlings!

If you are one of those people who think that Pukekohe is just a 'hick town,' in the boondocks south of Auckland then I pity you. Sure it had a less than a 'hip' label not so long ago and even some unfortunate history re certain aspects of its distant past but if you visited the town now, you could well be----no you WILL be in for a pleasant surprise. The main 'drag' is better than most towns in provincial New Zealand and one hell of a lot better than those strip-shopping streets that once passed for 'the' main street in suburban Auckland. Those have unfortunately succumbed to the 'same as, same as,' shopping malls where if one closed his or her eyes and then opened them, well you could be in any city in many countries of the world re their 'un-uniqunesscity.' We visited the 'town' yesterday, on a sunny Saturday morning and took a tour of the 'market,' just off the main street. I managed to purchase a hat, some wonderful Turkish hair product, based on olives, from a friendly lady from South Africa, who proudly told men that she had just become a NZ Citizen. How could I not buy from such a positive addition to the New Zealand family? Wandering around a market with a jack Russell who wanted to be off the leash to create havoc meant that we needed to refuel and give her a chance to help me eat some brunch. My cousin lives in this fair town and she 'knew' where we were headed---to the Kaos Café, one that had moved a few years ago from another small town, just down the road in Tuakau. One of the positives of these smaller towns away form Auckland is the fact that you can get easy parking---=a real plus when you are laden with 'produce and facing the possibility of needing to put misbehaving pooches back in the car! That was not necessary however, as Perdy associates going to cafes and getting her chance to compete with me re the intake of lovely food. Staying in the car was not on so we claimed two tables, put them together and waited in the glorious sun until one of the waiters came to take out orders and of course bring water for the Perdy-girl. The coffees came and the 'boss,' came to check how we were. I have to say that his staff and he in particular has a way that transforms an establishment into 'something else. 'Take the standard of the food, the size if the Texas' portions and the quality as a ---well 'that's how it is here folks,' and add in his personality and you have a 'show.' He 'gives,' you 'take,' and be prepared to 'give a bit more back.' He is wonderfully over-the-top and for a town that has not been known for its acceptance of 'diversity,'---well they have been educated and I very much doubt that the townspeople of Pukekohe' would ever want to go back to the boring old ways. Kaos is just that, but in the most entertaining of ways. I can't wait to come back on a Friday night when they have $10 dinners and if you throw in the fun aspect with the good value food---you have 'bliss.' Good one, Kaos. www.authorneilcoleman.com PS---I thought I had taken pictures of the 'boss,' in his funny hat, but I was laughing so much, I forgot to push the button---I think mine were being 'pushed!'

Roskill publicicty--here's my itinerary. Check it out.

There's a fair bit happening over the next month or so re Roskill. There will be three radio interviews and one on TV. 1)Tuesday 2nd September: 8.50-8.55am (NZ time) Interview with Colin Magee. 1XX Whakatane 9.00-9.05 am Interview with Brian Kelly, Coast FM --Nationwide. 10.45- 10.55 Interview with Nigel Hopkins. Kapiti Beach FM (Paraparumu.) Thursday 25th September 9-10am Interview with Good Morning TVNZ (TV1) Nationwide. Details re live link will be published later. Gonna be a nerve-tingling time. Cheers Neil

Ethiopia joins the list of countries reading my blog----welcome.

I often wonder how some readers find my blog. Is it via a search that is meant for something else and the 'newbie' stumbles upon my post, or is it as a result of 'word of mouth,' the latter being my preferred belief. Either way, Ethiopia is most welcome. I would love to have a two way conversation with my readers, but it seems that most of you are 'content' (or not) to read and move on. I want to hear from you, either about my 'opinions' or books, of you have downloaded them. The post I write are meant to 'entertain, to stimulate discussion and possibly to inform those who wish to know about 'events' happening in New Zealand. Of course, I do not limit myself to NZ issues only; I also express an opinions re 'world events' and I am always happy to have my mind changed, if you express an alterative view that 'moves me.' So----Hi---Ethiopia and let's hear from you. www.authorneilcoleman.com