What NZ Left need to learn from Zohran Mamdani and how Chippy is doing it
I have been arguing since Bernie Sanders stood against Hilary that the only way to combat Trump’s (and the…
Deconstructing Headlines
Critical analysis breaking down New Zealand news coverage, media framing, and political narratives behind the headlines.
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Another drug report that will be ignored? Can Helen Clark Foundation change that?
New report says politicians could shift drug budget to a health focus without voter blowback A new report shows that…
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Why a Labour/Green/MP Government is worth fighting for, why a Labour/Green/NZF one isn’t
Put aside the madness of the civil war inside the Maori Party, a Labour/Green/MP Government is worth fighting for (which…
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The vacant optimism around CityRail opening seems very desperate
The $5.5b question with only one acceptable answer: Can trains bring a city back to life? When the City Rail…
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The NZ Supermarket mass surveillance state
Police use of number plate spotting technology continues to rise Police use of camera technology used to spot individual number…
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The Trouble with Gloriavale and a Liberal Progressive Democracy
Minister won’t rule out closing Gloriavale amid ‘horrendous’ abuse claims A senior government minister has not ruled out closing Gloriavale,…
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$600,000 from flipping properties – Hipkins gloriously goes for Luxon’s throat over Capital Gains Tax
SHOTS FIRED! SHOTS FUCKING FIRED! CGT debate turns personal as Hipkins says Luxon earned more from property than being PM…
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How the hell can a Charter School just take over a State School?
What the Christ is this??? Kelston Boys’ High School faces charter school takeover bid by community group Bewt A prominent…
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Old Zealand beat New Zealand in local elections metaphorically and literally
Local elections deliver New Zealand’s oldest mayoral line-up in recent history “They say grey hairs are a sign of wisdom,…
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Kapa-Kingi’s & Doc Ferris put ego before waka and suicide bomb Te Pati Māori leadership – is it all over?
Jesus wept – this is insane… Supporters and MPs fume as Te Pāti Māori tries suspending MP, who threatens legal…