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The economic reality in NZ that the Political Right AND Left refuse to acknowledge
“Where two old souls go slowly mad, / National Mum and Labour Dad” Ballard of Calvary Street, James K Baxter It seems to me that there is an economic reality about NZ that Labour and National are refusing to acknowledge. NZ has always been three enormous and sparsely populated Islands that have always relied on the State to be…
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This Election it’s either 12months of Winston as PM vs 18months as PM vs Te Pati Māori vs TOP
I think there are four possible outcomes of the MMP cube this election. 12months of Winston as PM If the…
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Why TOP could be the difference in this years election for the Left and Right
I think that TOP could be the difference this election. With Labour and National incapable of regaining their ability to…
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What ‘Affordability’ should mean to Labour
Hipkins setting low expectations for ‘real’ change Labour Leader downplays talk of big policy shifts or of much better lives…
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Epstein files flooding the zone and rewriting history
How will history record this moment in time – the opening months of 2026? For the North, the winter of Epstein, the blizzard of Epstein. The chronology is, approximately: Epstein files, Venezuela abduction, Epstein files, 4.2 earthquake near Dimona that…
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Why are so many people are concerned about Education & Training (System Reform) Bill?
I could write for many weeks about the Education & Training (System Reform) Bill that is making its way through…
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Analysing Ukraine: Starlink down, Ukraine attacks
The land campaign is evolving quickly, primarily driven by Russia’s recent communication problems: the loss of Starlink, and their decision…
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Death of Palestine solidarity stalwart Roger Fowler
PSNA is deeply saddened by the death of Palestine stalwart Roger Fowler last night. Roger has been a legend of…
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TDB Poll of Polls
Based on 4 polls, latest: 16 February 2026
Sources
- 1News Verian — 16/02/2026
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- Talbot Mills — 30/01/2026
- RNZ Reid — 22/01/2026
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The economic reality in NZ that the Political Right AND Left refuse to acknowledge
“Where two old souls go slowly mad, / National Mum and Labour Dad” Ballard of Calvary Street, James K Baxter It seems to me that there is an economic reality about NZ that Labour and National are refusing to acknowledge. NZ has always been three enormous and sparsely populated…
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This Election it’s either 12months of Winston as PM vs 18months as PM vs Te Pati Māori vs TOP
I think there are four possible outcomes of the MMP cube this election. 12months of Winston as PM If the Government is National, ACT and NZF, Winston will negotiate 12months as Prime Minister because he will be threatening to go with Labour as his leverage because Winston is looking for…
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Why TOP could be the difference in this years election for the Left and Right
I think that TOP could be the difference this election. With Labour and National incapable of regaining their ability to get anywhere over 40% now, the electorate keeps fragmenting. There are many National Party Blue Greens who are as horrified by their Party’s betrayal of any respectful environmental policy as…
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What ‘Affordability’ should mean to Labour
Hipkins setting low expectations for ‘real’ change Labour Leader downplays talk of big policy shifts or of much better lives in 3 years, saying he prefers to be ‘real’ & not just “window dressing for the sake of looking like we’re doing something.” The Lead – Labour Leader Chris Hipkins…
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NZF throw another woke tantrum after being called out for being racist
After throwing a tantrum for being called racist (because he was being racist), Matua Winston then threw another tanty at…
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The Mordor of Oligarchy is here in the NZ Shire
Bernie Sanders 2025 Edition ofFight Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here makes the point that the Billionaire Class, Big Polluters…
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Stop blaming the politicians and start blaming yourself!
The Polls tell us that the majority of Kiwis support this hard Right Government. That despite the ideological vandalism to…
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The Bradbury Group with Kieran McAnulty on Labour’s State of the Nation + Matthew Hooton, David Cunliffe and Quilae Wong political panel
A former Labour Leader, a NZ Herald columnist, the leader of a Political Party, the Shadow Leader of the House and a Marxist all walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is?…
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MEDIAWATCH: Why Are NZ Corrections Recruitment Ads So Weird?
NZ Corrections recruitment ads keep getting stranger — uniforms at BBQs, banker targets, and mocking the “uni kid” trope. What are they trying to sell, and who are they trying to recruit?
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Te Kaupapa Election ’26 – Waatea’s Weekend Political Podcast with Dale Husband, Labour MP Arena Williams and political commentator Martyn Bomber Bradbury
Joining us this week for Te Kaupapa Election ’26 – Waatea’s Weekend Political Podcast is host Dale Husband, Labour MP Arena Williams and Political Commentator Martyn Bradbury Māori Electorates vs Winston Election 2026 Salvation Army state of the nation
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My Final Word: Cheap School Lunches, Lost Jobs & Hungry Kids
This week, Martyn takes aim at the Government’s overhaul of the school lunches programme — cutting costs from $8 to $3 while slashing local jobs and reducing nutritional value. When feeding prisoners costs $2.74 per meal and school kids…
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1-on-1 in 10: Salvation Army’s Dr Bonnie Robinson on NZ Poverty Crisis
This week on The Bradbury Group, Salvation Army Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit Director Dr Bonnie Robinson joins Martyn Bradbury for a sobering 1-on-1 in 10 following the release of the Salvation Army’s State of the Nation Report. *The…
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Liberal Agenda
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The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre
In the Theatre, catch The Ruckus, a DIY fantasy nerd punk show. Part D&D, part improvised gig, three performers…
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The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre
In the Theatre, don’t miss Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Drag Talent, a high-energy showcase with a different line-up every night…
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The Liberal Agenda – Gig Guide
Bringing the best music + live entertainment to Aus + NZ since ’79 This month in music In February 1984,…
Daily Gallery
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Political Caption Competition
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: Two are Prime Ministers who understand the concept of Art Deco costumes and one seems like a Dad Bod dragged along to a family event he doesn’t want to be at.
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In Occupied Palestine – 22 February 2026
In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing…
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Political Caption Competition
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GUEST BLOG: Tadhg Stopford – Ruthenasia, honoured. Why?
To my horror, I see Ruth Richardson got the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit last year. Personally, I can’t reconcile that with the consequences ofher ‘reforms’. It has been 35 years since “Ruthenasia” – changes so disruptive…
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GUEST BLOG: Political interference in regulatory authorities threatens health and safety of the public
The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA) is legislation that Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system can’t function safely without….
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Political Interference threatens Health Regulation in NZ
Proposed changes to the HPCA Act could allow ministerial direction of health regulators. Critics warn political interference may undermine public safety.
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Ian Powell – Mismanaging my (and our) health by private operational control
The Manage My Health cyber breach was not just a security failure — it was a failure of sovereignty. When…
The Bradbury Group
The Bradbury Group – Treaty, Gas and Global Tensions
Live from Waatea, The Bradbury Group brings together politicians, journalists and commentators for Aotearoa’s most fearless weekly political debate. Tonight: Winston Peters’ proposed Māori electorates referendum, the Government’s controversial gas policy, the India free trade deal amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment, and what New Zealand should do if conflict erupts between America, Israel and Iran.
Raw News
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National Terrorism Threat Level Unchanged But Described As Possible Under Updated Language – NZSIS
New Zealand’s National Terrorism Threat Level (terrorism threat level) remains unchanged following an annual review by the Combined Threat Assessment Group (CTAG), an inter-agency group hosted and led by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS). Using newly updated language,…
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Greens welcome launch of People’s Select Committee report on Pay Equity
The Green Party has welcomed the release of the report from the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity. “This report makes clear what we have said all along: the Government’s decision to make it easier to underpay people and limiting pay equity access is yet another attack on women,”…
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Seabed miners ‘trespassed’ from Taranaki waters, after Fast Track withdrawal – Greenpeace
Iwi representatives from Taranaki have delivered a ‘trespass’ notice to seabed miners in Sydney today, warning the company against pursuing any future plans to pillage the seabed in Aotearoa. © Brett Walker / Greenpeace Hand delivered by Rukutai Watene of…
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LOBBYISTS 1, NEW ZEALAND 0: The Great Commerce Act Sell-Out – Monopoly Watch
Monopoly Watch New Zealand is demanding the Select Committee halt the progress of the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill and return it to MBIE. As it stands, this legislation is not a “reform”—it is a surrender. After…
