This is why Nicola Willis would be a terrible Minister of Finance for the New Zealand economy.
On National Radio ‘Morning Report’ 26 January, Nicola was interviewed about what National would do to control inflation. One of…
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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After Ratana.
CHRIS HIPKINS found himself in an impossible situation yesterday (24/1/23). He had come to the tiny village of Ratana at…
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Labour must take steps to control the economy.
The key issue to win the election is the economy but our neo-liberal economics mean government is only there to…
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Time for a Change
The extraordinary events of the past week, in which a popular prime minister elected by a record majority, has been…
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Marijuana Media on 95bFM: In surprise shock, Police cause harm and ignore benefits of cannabis use!
Kia ora, and welcome to a cornucopia of cannabis columns. Marijuana Media airs every Thursday at 4:20pm on 95bFM, and…
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Jacinda betrayed
I can understand why Jacinda feels she has no gas in the tank. She has not fixed so many difficult…
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Changes coming to NZ’s Medicinal Cannabis Scheme
NORML has obtained a copy of changes to the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme proposed by New Zealand’s Ministry of Health. These…
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ACT targets chewing gum theft while ignoring the billions stolen from the community by its biggest supporters
It’s no surprise to see the Act Party making headlines for a policy to give instant fines to young shoplifters….
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Serious deficiencies in the social policy processes
I have just listened to Julie Chapman, the Kids Can champion, explain what is unfolding this year with unprecedented demands…
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Progressive voters have only one sensible place to put their vote in 2023
It’s hard for any progressive voter to get excited about Aotearoa New Zealand politics in 2023. The various branches of…