GUEST BLOG: Robert Reid – MMP election provides many roads to progress
Many are saying that NZ does not understand MMP yet, and that is true, but we also do not understand the difference between parliament and the executive (Government) either.
Author: The Daily Blog
-
-
MMP With FPP Characteristics: New Zealand’s DIY Electoral System
MUCH HAS BEEN WRITTEN about who “won” the 2017 General Election. Sharp differences have emerged between those who have judged the outcome as a clear National victory, and those who insist that Labour, with the assistance of the Greens and NZ First, has every right to anticipate forming a new government.
-
High Court decision for elderly tenant published yesterday is a mixed message
The High Court has published its decision to Niki Rauti’s case against Tāmaki Regeneration Ltd. The judge agreed with Niki…
-
Coalition talks should see big wins for education – NZEI
Whatever Government coalition emerges from negotiations in the coming weeks, educators are optimistic of major progress on the funding and…
-
The Liberal Agenda – PrivacyLive: your right to know
A lively panel discussion on Right to Know Day – this Thursday 28 September — will highlight New Zealanders’ legal…
-
New Government must take action on environment – Greenpeace
The environment was at the centre of this election campaign and, whatever the exact makeup, the new government needs to…
-
Election outcome huge win for Pike families
Manned re-entry of the Pike River drift is now inevitable with the election result showing government is not possible without…
-
Political Caption Competition
The National Party caucus convinced themselves they had won moments before they realised Winston hates all of them
-
The Daily Blog Open Mic – Wednesday 27th September 2017
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
-
GUEST BLOG: Karl Pearce – Sid, The man who would set himself alight on Parliament Grounds; His Story.
When I found out what happened to him I wanted to tell his story. Not only because I had met him just the day before. Not only because of the shocking nature of his death, But because we wondered what drove him to such a lengths to set oneself alight on parliament grounds in protest and pure frustration. And that his story is the story of so many others in a broken Family Court System.