Stanford’s Magic Trick: Treaty of Waitangi in Education, gone
The argument was that Treaty obligations would move to the Crown. Critics say the latest education reforms prove they were simply removed.

The argument was that Treaty obligations would move to the Crown. Critics say the latest education reforms prove they were simply removed.

The weirdest thing about Javier Milei may not be the dead dog stories anymore. Allegations around disinformation networks and political money are becoming far harder to ignore.

A storm every eight days. At some point New Zealand won’t rebuild fast enough — and when that happens, politics changes forever.

Same voices. Same outrage. Same targets. Why does every Taxpayers’ Union campaign seem to land on Māori?

Critics warn Erica Stanford’s Education & Training (System Reform) Bill centralises power, weakens teacher autonomy and risks long-term damage to NZ’s education system.

Nicola Willis launches a surprise inquiry into the Reserve Bank’s Covid response. Is this scrutiny — or an Atlas Network election weapon?

Should New Zealand trust Shane Jones and Donald Trump with rare earth mineral negotiations? Fast-track mining powers raise serious concerns.

Several times last year I wrote about the dangers of politicians, from any party, being involved in the development of…

Nothing sums up the contempt most Kiwis feel towards Chris Luxon quite like this Civil Defence Worker… Mr Popular pic.twitter.com/ebVdtKaP49…
The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed. Supporters call it reform. Critics warn it prioritises property rights. What the shift means for NZ law-making.