Dr Bryce Edwards NZ Politics Daily Political Roundup

Was last week’s major climate change announcement a case of vested interests getting their way? The sweet deal that agriculture…

Get ready for a big debate on how to improve democracy in New Zealand. On Tuesday, Justice Minister Kris Faafoi…

Grant Robertson is a big fan of British socialist folk-punk singer Billy Bragg. The finance minister even wrote an opinion…

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered a Budget that will many asking “Is that all there is?” There is a…

The Government promised a major reform of New Zealand’s immigration system, but when it was announced this week, many asked…

Could it be a case of not appreciating what you’ve got until it’s gone? The National Party lost Simon Bridges…

In the lead-up to the Budget, the Government has been on an offensive to promote the efficiency and quality of…

Crime is becoming a key debate between Labour and National. This week they are both keen to show that they…

The Greens have been almost invisible since the 2020 election. Despite massive crises impacting on people’s lives, such as climate…

Is Parliament just the fiefdom of Trevor Mallard and his colleagues? That’s the impression the public might take from yesterday’s…