The Toxic Legacy of Brooke van Velden on Workers’ Rights
From pay parity to workplace safety, critics say Brooke van Velden leaves behind a deeply controversial legacy.

From pay parity to workplace safety, critics say Brooke van Velden leaves behind a deeply controversial legacy.

As climate breakdown accelerates, a universal artist income could help societies process, adapt and survive what’s coming.

The Iran conflict could push NZ fuel prices up by 20–50 cents per litre — with inflation and unemployment rising.

As the Iran war escalates, the Government’s silence is raising serious questions about leadership, accountability, and whose side New Zealand is really on.

If the Iran war drags on for months, the real crisis won’t just be conflict — it will be fuel, supply chains, and an economy pushed to breaking point.

As emergency housing access tightens, thousands more are being turned away — raising serious questions about who government policy is really serving.

New Zealand could run out of diesel within weeks — and if that happens, the fallout may make Covid look like a rehearsal.
As hardship grows across New Zealand, ACT’s push to make alcohol easier to access raises a serious question — is this economic policy, or political distraction?
Changes to voting rules are sparking debate over fairness, with critics warning of major impacts on voter participation.
If Winston holds the balance of power again, is voting TOP the only way to change the outcome?