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Major companies are abandoning the Corporate Equality Index, which evaluates businesses on LGBQT+ workplace policies.  Initially established over 20 years ago by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the index aimed to combat discrimination against LGBTQ+ employees, but recent months have seen a wave of criticism, particularly from conservative activists. Companies like Ford, Harley-Davidson, and Lowe’s have […]

Harley-Davidson has slammed the brakes on ‘woke’ policies, saying it no longer has DEI functions. Instead is vows to focus on its loyal customers (isn’t that what businesses are supposed to focus on?). This is all in the wake of social-media outrage and pressure from longtime loyal bikers who heavily criticised the brand for range

New Zealand was once acclaimed for our Everest-conquering, can-do spirit. But New Zealand is now the wokest country in the world, according to UK writer and editor Patrick Whittle. We’re “at the vanguard of the woke absurdities”.

Perhaps companies are awakening to the fact that DEI and LGBT initiatives are damaging their businesses, deciding it’s high time to refocus on the fundamental business activities which deliver results. The list of corporations quitting DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) continues to grow. It’s clear this is becoming a trend. The list of companies ditching DEI includes Ford Motor Company, Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s, Brown-Forman, which makes Jack Daniels, John Deere, Molson-Coors, and Tractor Supply. 

Business owner and columnist Damien Grant has called out our banks, and in particular BNZ, for indulging in wokeness and cancel culture…

Air New Zealand has become the first major airline to drop its 2030 goal to cut carbon emissions. Air New Zealand has pulled the plug on its climate targets saying the resources needed to meet them are unaffordable and unavailable. The company has blamed difficulties in procuring new planes and sustainable jet fuel.

Ballantynes department store went woke with a special “beauty” event, hosted by a drag queen called Queen Jack.

The Paris Olympics has featured three drag queens carrying the Olympic torch this year.  The torchbearers are chosen by the Olympic sponsors and organisers, usually because they have made a significant contribution to their community and because they personify the theme of that Olympics.  The theme of the Paris Olympics is:  “Games Wide Open”.