The Mob
The idea that we are part of a wonderful economic system producing the very best that people working together in…
Setting the Agenda
Political analysis and commentary shaping the progressive debate in Aotearoa New Zealand, focused on power, policy, and accountability.
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A “fiercely held” independent foreign policy?
Addressing the NATO military alliance summit on 30 June, the New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, informed leaders: “Aotearoa New…
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Willie Jackson’s Problem
WILLIE JACKSON HAS A PROBLEM – a big problem. Since 2017, he has led the charge to secure more resources…
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From Russia With Love
June 22 marked the day when in 1941 the Nazis invaded Soviet Russia in a military campaign which, having failed…
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Look For The Light
A few hours ago, I was sorting through a box of old papers, when I came across these lyrics to…
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Let’s Not Make 2023 About Abortion
WHETHER OR NOT ABORTION emerges as a major issue following next year’s elections depends on National’s candidate selections. National lost…
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When a liberation movement becomes a barrier to liberation – what next?
I feel honoured to be giving this address in Dennis’s name and want to thank the organisers for the opportunity…
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See What Happens?
SEE WHAT HAPPENS when you allow yourself to be convinced that your principles are self-evident and universal? When all evidence…
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Israel’s land-grabbing ‘separation barrier’
On 19 June, Israeli Occupation forces opened fire on workers making their way to jobs across Israel’s West Bank ‘separation…
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Government joining IHRA is a weak, cowardly decision
The government decision to take on observer status at the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance is a step backwards in the…