Jacinda the most popular politician in NZ, reminds us the right wing anti-vax hate trolls are the tiny minority
Jacinda Ardern remains poll favourite – but which struggling leaders are on the rise? Jacinda Ardern remains New Zealand’s most…
Deconstructing Headlines
Critical analysis breaking down New Zealand news coverage, media framing, and political narratives behind the headlines.
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10 political lowlights 2025
In 1943, NZs Ambassador to America, Sir George Laking, reflected on the surprising ability of the NZ Government to pass…
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Five political highlights 2025 (I tried for 10 but couldn’t make it)
I really tried to find 10 political highlights this year to balance my Top 10 lowlights, but truth be told…
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One year until 2026 election – state of play on the political battlefield
Well it’s been a hell of a year. Catastrophic climate change storms while the Government wages a war on all…
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Gaza came to Bondi
The horrific murder of Australian Jews at Bondi by two Islamist fanatics is an obscenity. All civilians deserve the protection…
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If NZ Political Parties were sexual positions
It’s the end of the year, I’ve finished all my work, let’s finish with a little political rudeness. If NZ…
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The Atlas Network and its global influence in New Zealand
Critics argue the Atlas Network’s free-market ecosystem helps export deregulation, culture-war messaging, and policy templates. What to watch in NZ.
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The vast abuse of political power this month
Just consider the vast abuse of power we have witnessed this month from this hard right Government. They have abused…
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Paul Goldsmith’s Human Rights Commission appointees are illegal
When Paul Goldsmith isn’t passing laws for vigilante’s, his Human Rights Commission appointments are being deemed illegal… High Court finds…
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Epstein & the redacted States of America
At least 16 Epstein files have disappeared from DOJ website – including an image of Trump At least 16 files…
