Waitangi 2025 – Sovereignty and Settlements
Every rohe seems to have a Waitangi. There’s one at the end of town here in Opotiki. There’s a Waitangi…
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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Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: US tariffs – This week’s big story
Last weekend, President Trump announced big tariffs on imports into the US from China, Canada and Mexico. He also indicated…
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Some mischievous reporting (ie lies) by Stuff about the Waitangi Day protest at Ōnuku marae.
Protest meets Luxon in Akaroa, while Waitangi enjoys tranquillity Some mischievous reporting (ie lies) by Stuff this afternoon about the…
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PSNA says government must oppose Trump ethnic cleansing of Gaza
The Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa says Palestinians in Gaza should be allowed to return to their original homes in Israel…
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As His Fans Scream Victory, Trump Backs Down
There’s something … odd going on. I’ve seen a bunch of comments around the place from pro-Trump Americans (and apparently…
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PSNA tells Foreign Minister Winston Peters to ignore ‘Trump’s bully’ on Israeli soldiers holidaying here
The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is telling Foreign Minister Winston Peters to ignore the bullying from pro-Israel Texas senator Ted…
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Government ministers and Human Rights Commission give green light to Destiny Church assaults against Palestine solidarity protest this weekend
The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is alarmed Winston Peters and the Human Rights Commissioner have given the green light to…
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BEN MORGAN: Trump and Putin’s diplomatic Judo contest
The diplomatic battle has started, Presidents Trump and Putin colliding over how the Ukraine War ends. Trump firing the opening…
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Government “going through the motions” of questioning Israeli soldiers at the border
The government has begun questioning Israeli soldiers about their military service in Gaza at the New Zealand border as revealed…
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Predictable lineup of apologists for Israel attack PSNA campaign
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters, the Chief Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow and the New Zealand Jewish Council…