Every step of his first term, Finance Minister Grant Robertson has slowly increased spending while always insisting he doesn’t need to spend more. It’s been effective politics, but cynical and damaging economics
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Read MoreAfter the collapse of UK Labour, Joe Pagani examines why the left keeps losing
Read MoreHow did British Labour Manage to lose the 2019 election so decisively? By wanting voters to think like them rather than the other way around.
Read MoreAre you dreading the prospect of a day with this man of straw? Here’s an insiders guide to getting through lunch without annoying your mum.
Read MoreThe Whakaari / White Island tragedy raises issues of risk, harm and responsibility, and whether our ACC scheme properly deals with these.
Read MoreIf it wants to be the natural party of government, National needs to get ahead of the curve.
Read MoreAt issue is not whether Whangarei becomes Auckland’s main port. It is about the way Auckland connects to Northland and the rest of New Zealand.
Read MoreYesterday was a reminder of just who is in charge. It’s not us.
Read MoreThe objections to giving integrated schools the same helping hand as other schools just doesn’t stack up, no matter what your prejudices are.
Read MoreThe festive season is a time to reflect on what has been and what might be. Over the 12 days of Christmas, a gift is supposed to be unwrapped each day. Try making those gifts a policy you would like to see in 2020 - it is election year afterall.
Read MoreSo the story about Richie McCaw’s “sacrifices” was dumb, but there’s a certain magic about swimming lessons for working dads.
Read MoreKris Faafoi has joined the long list of Labour MPs whose lack of judgment has hurt this government. He’s survived, ironically, because he didn’t do what he promised. But these lapses are no laughing matter for a lurching Labour Party
Read MoreFor many online, the mysterious activities of the NZ First Foundation raise serious concerns and the National Party must answer them…
Read MoreIt’s a referendum. Whether or not the End of Life Choice Bill will come into effect or not will be finally decided by the general public in a referendum to be held along with the general election next year. I thoroughly approve of that process, especially as voters will be in no doubt as to what they are approving. There will also be a vote on whether or not to legalise cannabis for recreational purposes. Again a draft Bill will be available.
Read MoreAndrew Little’s law change to stop foreign influence in New Zealand elections really won’t do very much. So it probably shouldn’t be raced into law so quickly.
Read MoreCreative New Zealand is ceasing to fund “New Zealand Review of Books: Pukapuka Aotearoa”, our most significant platform for serious book reviewing.
Read MoreAll cultures and faiths require a creation myth to help make sense of the world. Things are no different for this government and its supporters. Nevertheless, it is fascinating to see how the internal narrative of the sixth Labour government continues to evolve as it is revised.
Read MoreBritain wants a revolution, just not Corbyn’s revolution.
Read MoreLabour head in to their annual conference this weekend, and their Party members are likely to be feeling pretty confident about their chances of returning to Government in 2020.
However, it would be smart for them to keep their hubris in check by taking a quick trip across the ditch, where the Australian Labor Party (the ALP) thought they would too romp home at their election.
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