Political Roundup: Has the Govt become too focused on comms instead of delivery?
When politicians are failing to deliver, they tend to prioritise their communications efforts. It’s not surprising therefore that the spend…
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Political Roundup: Brian Tamaki’s new Destiny Church party is nothing more than pantomime
Far too much attention is paid to the endless political pronouncements and activities of Brian Tamaki and his Destiny Church….
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Political Roundup: Mallard’s diplomatic appointment lacks integrity
Trevor Mallard is widely regarded as the worst Speaker of Parliament the country has ever had. He has always been…
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Political Roundup: Why the Gaurav Sharma drama is important
Is the Gaurav Sharma saga finally over? And was all the drama worth it? After two weeks of extraordinary infighting,…
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Political Roundup: Aukus door held ajar for New Zealand
By Geoffrey Miller Last week’s visit to New Zealand by US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman was another in…
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Political Roundup: Is Tauranga headed towards yet another by-election?
If National causes yet another by-election to be held in Tauranga, not only will it cost the taxpayers another unnecessary…
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Political Roundup: The Uffindell scandal raises big questions about integrity in National
National is dripping “blue blood” again. The revelations over Sam Uffindell’s violent assault indicate that the National Party under Christopher…
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Political Roundup: Luxon’s “New National”
Back in the 1990s, Tony Blair rebranded The British Labour Party as “New Labour”, to try and draw a line…
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Political Roundup: Time to take political donations law seriously
There is no corruption in New Zealand. At least that’s what authorities want the public to believe. For decades now…
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Political Roundup: Jacinda Ardern strikes a softer tone on China
By Geoffrey Miller Today’s speech by Jacinda Ardern to the China Business Summit in Auckland was full of soothing words…