It is always a good idea to take expert advice onboard. In politics, the final say should rest with the politicians, however.
Read MoreThat time the politicians were right and the experts were very, very wrong
What's the most annoying type of political person in New Zealand?
Hint: it’s not pundits.
Read MoreYou’ll never guess who supports a universal child tax credit…
Further confirmation of the way forward for National.
Read MoreRail in New Zealand: getting back on track
Lewis Holden looks at the real story, the real issues and the real solutions regarding rail transportation in New Zealand.
Read MoreInfrastructure won’t win it for National (but this other thing might)
Don’t be the party of infrastructure, be the party of families
Read MoreBoiling the economic frog: Grant Robertson astute but cynical as he finally spends on infrastructure
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
Read MoreWhat Hehir gets wrong about the monarchy and a republic
So, so many things…
Read MoreThe Left: Behind
After the collapse of UK Labour, Joe Pagani examines why the left keeps losing
Read MoreHow could you possibly lose? British Labour and the 2019 election.
How 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 MoreXmas with your conservative uncle: a survival guide
Are 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 MoreWhat does the Whakaari / White Island eruption mean for New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme?
The Whakaari / White Island tragedy raises issues of risk, harm and responsibility, and whether our ACC scheme properly deals with these.
Read MoreWhy National should consider a universal child tax credit
If it wants to be the natural party of government, National needs to get ahead of the curve.
Read MoreConnecting the Nation
At 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 MoreNature and its terrifying power
Yesterday was a reminder of just who is in charge. It’s not us.
Read MoreIntegrated schools: the excuses for discrimination are lame
The objections to giving integrated schools the same helping hand as other schools just doesn’t stack up, no matter what your prejudices are.
Read MorePolicies for the Twelve Days of Christmas - Third Way Style. Blog #8
The 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 MoreHey Dad, look what I can do!
So the story about Richie McCaw’s “sacrifices” was dumb, but there’s a certain magic about swimming lessons for working dads.
Read MoreHey bro, luckily I'm not on it because if I had been, I'd have been sacked
Kris 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 MoreTurning the NZ First Foundation fiasco back on National is hilarious and sad
For many online, the mysterious activities of the NZ First Foundation raise serious concerns and the National Party must answer them…
Read MoreDemocracy and Referendum
It’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.
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