Chris vs Chris in the House
The first chance for Luxon to cross swords with Chippy as Prime Minister happened in the House with the State…
Deconstructing Headlines
Critical analysis breaking down New Zealand news coverage, media framing, and political narratives behind the headlines.
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How Cyclone Gabrielle changes the NZ election
It’s a week now and we are getting a real appreciation of the catastrophic damage and how steep a climb…
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1 Year on from Putin’s Invasion – an orgy of violence, ego and corporate war profits
One year ago this week, Putin embarked upon his invasion of the Ukraine. His campaign to counter perceived Western influence…
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After convincing Maureen Pugh of climate change, can Luxon talk to Federated Farmers, Fonterra and Groundswell next?
National MP Maureen Pugh’s about-turn on climate change after Christopher Luxon intervenes National MP Maureen Pugh has done an abrupt…
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So who is actually directing 3 Waters? Wellington or Beijing?
To date the level of sophistication of the 3 Waters debate has been ‘da Maaaris is stealing da water’ which…
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Dear Labour I’m not asking for socialism, just basic regulated capitalism – the post Cyclone Gabrielle regulation list
As we struggle to comprehend the impact of climate change in front of us, it is clear we are in…
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Israel, Iran and Pakistan fuses are lit and our suffering is eclipsed by Turkey
As we enter 1 year of the Russian invasion of the Ukraine and the reality of Chinese Grey Zone machinations…
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8 Months until 2023 election – Political Battlefield Analysis Special
The next election is 8 m months away on Saturday, 14 October 2023. The Right have gone from believing they…
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MSD abuse of beneficiaries highlights why we need extended Children’s Commissioner oversight
This is unbelievable, MSD didn’t even bother checking on the children whose parents they were punishing with sanctions! MSD quiet…
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Co-governance bigotry is harming first responder Marae resilience
While our Cyclone Gabrielle focus must still be on the continuing danger of the immediate threat to life, we must begin…