Trust in Government Collapses as NZ Faces Election Shift
New data reveals a sharp decline in trust across New Zealand — with youth disengaging, social divisions deepening, and the upcoming election set to be shaped by more than policy.

New data reveals a sharp decline in trust across New Zealand — with youth disengaging, social divisions deepening, and the upcoming election set to be shaped by more than policy.

The Alliance Party has announced eight new South Island candidates for Election 2026, with a strong Christchurch focus and a renewed democratic socialist platform.

From pay parity to workplace safety, critics say Brooke van Velden leaves behind a deeply controversial legacy.

As climate breakdown accelerates, a universal artist income could help societies process, adapt and survive what’s coming.
The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a deeply divided society — but critics say it misdiagnoses the real problem.

Would Marsden Point have protected NZ from the fuel crisis? Critics say the claims don’t stack up.

The Iran conflict could push NZ fuel prices up by 20–50 cents per litre — with inflation and unemployment rising.

From fuel to fisheries to democracy, TOP says New Zealand needs long-term solutions — not short-term fixes.

Hundreds of workers face redundancy as Heinz Wattie’s confirms factory closures, in what unions warn is part of a growing manufacturing crisis.

The Alliance Party is backing protests against “Move On” laws, arguing they deepen homelessness and calling for a return to state-led housing solutions.