Election 2023 – rejoice that we live in a Democracy my fellow citizens
My dear fellow Kiwis. All the arguments have been made, all the debate had. In NZ on Election Day we…
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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On NZ First’s Impending Return To Parliament – Both In The Mirror & Through The Looking-Glass
There’s a quip often (and probably erroneously) attributed to Mark Twain which goes something like “History doesn’t repeat itself –…
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Negativity is a valid and winning political strategy
Chris Hipkins thrashed Chris Luxon in last nights TV1 leaders debate and he did it by pointing out the flaws…
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The last debate , Election Eve predictions and how Labour lost 2023 Election
Election eve and all the country is looking at Chippy’s taught winces and those dreadful haunted, spooked eyes from last…
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What would a National-ACT-NZ First Govt do for cannabis?
This week we ponder what a National-led government would be like for cannabis, the ‘dots guy’ 13 years on, drug-sniffing…
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Palestinian people need help.
The recent flair up of violence is a result of entrapment of Palestinian people and an escalation in racist anti-semitic…
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Prime Minister calls out the killing of Israelis but has been deathly quiet on the killing of Palestinians
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is correct to condemn Hamas killing Israeli civilians in its attacks on Israel this week. The…
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In praise of Winston Peters’ political role
I’m pleased Winston Peters is standing in this election. It’s best his half-baked, anti-Māori, anti-Treaty dog whistling is out in…
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Systemic misreporting on the Israeli occupation of Palestine and Palestinian resistance
Yesterday’s Hamas attack on Israel has bought the usual round of systemic misreporting by New Zealand news outlets as they…
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Hamas attacks Israel: The New Zealand government, along with other western governments, bears heavy responsibility
Whatever the eventual outcome of the Hamas attacks on Israel today, the New Zealand government bears heavy responsibility for the…