Appointing a weasel to protect kiwi eggs
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith’s appointment of Dr Stephen Rainbow as Chief Human Rights Commissioner is akin to appointing a weasel…
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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Pacific Update: Australia raises its terrorism threat level
Recently, Australia’s National Terrorism Threat Level was raised, from ‘Possible’ to ‘Probable,’ news that reflects several international trends. Globally, there…
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Palestine solidarity protests around the country continue this weekend as the Gaza death toll reaches 40,000
Palestine solidarity protests around the country continue this weekend as the Gaza death toll reaches 40,000, the Luxon government refuses…
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Analysing the Kursk offensive, Ukraine’s objectives and what’s next
This is an important moment in the war, Ukraine seizing the initiative with surprise and manoeuvre. Ukraine’s force is currently…
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Just listen to Matthew Hooton and apply market-based technology to solve complex social problems
Families affected by a complex mix of intergenerational poverty, colonisation, illness, trauma and abuse are the subject of great concern…
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That John Campbell Q+A interview: Oranga Tamariki v. Christian social services
Jack Tame has enough discernible quirks to be unlikeable at this stage in his career. We know his gotchas before…
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Why Ukraine attacked Russia
The land campaign took another unexpected twist last week. Ukraine crossed the international border, advancing into Russia’s Kursk Oblast. Last…
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Message from health professionals to health bosses: Please stop the spin
It is difficult to think of something more hazardous in Aotearoa New Zealand at the moment than the parlous state…
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“Hey Luxon what do you say – how many kids did you kill today?”
Protests across the country today protests in 25 centres will be demanding our government hold Israel to account for its…
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Hikoi mō ngā Tamariki March for Children
Organisations unite to put children at the centre of government policy Several organisations in Ōtautahi/Christchurch, deeply concerned about the direction…