New Poll shows government failing on real issues that concern Kiwis
As food inflation hits 4.7%… …the latest IPSOS Poll shows voters believe Labour have the answers, not National… Labour now…
Deconstructing Headlines
Critical analysis breaking down New Zealand news coverage, media framing, and political narratives behind the headlines.
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The banjos are twanging & crosses burning bright at Whangamatā Community Board
Wait – WHAT? Local board chair apologises after leaving meeting due to karakia The chair of a local community board…
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NZ Initiative & Atlas Network applaud as Regulatory Standards Bill passes
The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed. Supporters call it reform. Critics warn it prioritises property rights. What the shift means for NZ law-making.
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Can Hone Harawira save Te Pati Māori?
When Hone was kicked out of the Māori Party in 2011, Matt McCarten and I were putting together the MANA…
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NZ Last – Winston sells NZ out to the corporations with Regulatory Standards Bill
The great champion of economic nationalism and independence, Winston Peters, the politician who launched his Party raging against trans national…
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The leadership whispers against Luxon have begun
The rumour mill is now leaning towards a National Party leadership spill. Much plotting was done at Jim Bolger’s recent…
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Food wank palaces squabble over Michelin Star corporate welfare
New Zealand Michelin Guide’s launch in four cities disappoints regional restaurateurs New stars are on the horizon with the Michelin…
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Voters will go nuts when they realise what the mass surveillance congestion fees mean to them
Road tolling changes will be tough ‘for users to swallow’ It will be difficult for the Government to justify some…
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Maori Party Self Mutilation- winners, losers and predictions
The bewildering self sabotage and self mutilation of te Pati Maori is a gasp inducing, heads held in hands, cavalcade…
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Dragging Cook Islands away from China – Did Winston fail us?
Fractured relationship between NZ-Cook Islands dealt another blow The fractured political relationship between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has…
