The callous neglect of East Christchurch
The East has been left behind, out in the cold while hundreds of millions are being poured into the city centre and other wealthier areas of Christchurch by the government and city council.
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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Sanctions will speak louder than words
The universally-ratified Fourth Geneva Convention is recognised by the United Nations as constituting the foundation of international humanitarian law and its essential rules. Articles 146 and 147 include the possibility of criminal liability for gross violations by individual perpetrators. Israel has chosen not to incorporate the Convention into domestic law, even though this does not relieve it of its international obligations. Instead, the Convention’s applicability to the military Occupation of the West Bank has been, and continues to be, denied by successive Israeli governments.
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Breakthrough in debate about free public transport brings challenge to other mayoral contenders
The Minto for Mayor campaign welcomes today’s public appeal for trials of free public transport in New Zealand cities from Professor Sir Alan Mark from Otago University.
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Who Will Be Fed Next To The Hungry Gods Of Politics?
As scandals involving Young Labour and close Robertson allies have inflicted enormous damage upon both her own reputation and that of the party, Jacinda has had the chance to measure the full extent of the loyalty and dutifulness of her parliamentary and party comrades.
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On Winston On Bridges On China On Freedom
I see New Zealand First has put out a press statement which seeks to condemn Simon Bridges for his recent positive interview…
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Jo Jo Tamihere Salutes Herr Goff.
So, why did he do it? What was he thinking?
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System Change not Climate Change
Unite is supporting the international climate strikes in New Zealand by scheduling legal stop-work meetings on Friday, September 27 in the main centres.
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Behind Every Good Woman Should Stand – Another Good Woman.
TOO MANY BLOKES. Those three words sum-up the burgeoning problems afflicting Jacinda’s prime-ministership. Just consider the names that dominated the headlines of the past week: Nigel, Grant, Andrew, Rob. You don’t need a PhD in Political Science to know what’s wrong with this picture. Where, in the tight circle of advisers surrounding the Prime Minister are the women’s names? Helen Clark had Heather Simpson – who does Jacinda Ardern have?
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Dr Liz Gordon: History and language
I have enjoyed Māori language week, but believe that every week should celebrate te reo Māori, our indigenous language.
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Simon Bridges: the 15 March Christchurch massacre and winning at any cost
Just when you thought Simon Bridges couldn’t sink any lower – he has.