Labour’s historic victory was a surprisingly large endorsement for Jacinda Ardern’s first term, but it has now built an unlikely coalition of supporters who will be demanding very different things of the government over the next three years
Read MoreLiam Hehir sets out his his fears for the assisted suicide referendum, which looks set to pass.
Read MoreWe’ve still got about 48 hours of campaigning to go and one big leaders’ debate. So here, even after all these weeks, are some questions still worth getting answers to…
Read MoreMMP may deliver a parliament which reflects us, but frequently the government does not.
Read MoreWith the polls suggesting a Labour-Greens coalition, their opponents have zeroed in on the Greens’ Wealth Tax. But what else might Shaw and Davidson want from negotiations? They potentially have a TOP strategy
Read MoreLiam Hehir lays out the reasons he is voting for the Nats.
Read MoreIs voting “no” on the End of Life Choice and Cannabis Reform really referendums the “safe” option? Not necessarily … .
Read MoreIt’s been a clean campaign so far, but in the final week could parties go more negative? Where are the potential attack lines for those looking to take votes of their opponents?
Read Morehe economy has been through a traumatic experience. Prospects look sobering.
Read MoreIt’s easy to enjoy David Seymour’s quick wit and winning one-liners, as he takes ACT to a new level in the polls. But behind the smile is a small government policy agenda that deserves much more attention
Read MoreThe Newshub Nation debate airing today revealed a king of fight-backs arguing with ghosts and seemingly coming to the end of his reign… and the rise of a new crown prince
Read MoreCrisis management and an unimpeachable personal reputation have been the features of Jacinda Ardern’s first term. Which is lucky for her because her track record on housing, poverty and climate hasn’t come close to her promises
Read MoreThe Covid Crisis provides insights into how critical global connectedness has become to our lives.
Read MoreA centre right voter weighs the options
Read MoreJudith Collins plucks votes from the low hanging trees in the second leaders’ debate, but also makes promises she may live to regret
Read More‘The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update’ (PREFU) tells us something about the future of the Public Sector but it requires careful analysis to assess how it is going.
Read MoreThe first Election 2020 leaders debate bounced from rabbit hole to rabbit hole, as a flat Jacinda Ardern and grinning Judith Collins fumbled their way though a contest that struggled to find a focus
Read MoreMuch of the commentariat’s reporting of the most recent GDP figure was misleading and unhelpful.
Read MoreAlways to islanders danger
Is what comes over the seas
‘Landfall in Unknown Seas’ (Allen Curnow)
Six economic issues external to New Zealand, which will greatly impact upon us.
Read MoreWindows 95 is famous for requiring the shutting down the system by clicking ‘start, like stopping your car by turning the ignition key on. Why are so many interfaces so user-unfriendly?
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