New Zealand is politically tumultuous. There is no question in anyones mind as to one of the sources of the ripples of paranoia and suspicion that have dogged the 2008 New Zealand elections. It simply traces back to 2005 when the ‘secret seven’ Exclusive Brethren commenced their undercover role of spending money raised at the world-wide command of Bruce Hales, leader of the Australia-based cult.

The smear tactics and ‘dirty tricks’ that the involvement of the Exclusive Brethren initiated was utterly outrageous. Within 2 years of taking over ‘EB Inc.’, Bruce Hales had declared his intent of making an impact on the world political stage - but the route he chose was a dismal failure.

Everything Bruce Hales touched politically was disastrous. He lost Don Brash his position, he lost the NZ National Party their chance to rule and later he repeated the effect in his home country and constituency by helping John Howard, the sitting Australian Premier, lose his own seat and office. It is rumored he also once met George W. Bush … (the EB have deleted the reference to this meeting from their web site)

And today? The ripples still show - even if “beneath the radar” - the Exclusive Brethren self-styled choice of operation:

So where is the money for the party coming from now Mr Field doesn’t have the backing of the Labour machine? It is rumoured that the Exclusive Brethren are helping. Mr Field says they are getting backing from all kinds of Christians. Fliers and the party’s website give bank account details.

“We don’t make it our business to decipher all that. These donations appear in our account and we just thank the Lord for it.”

Source: The Dominion Post - Fighting for spiritual South Auckland
Friday October 31st, 2008


“All kinds of Christians” … that would certainly include the Exclusive Brethren.