GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Making sense of the Opportunity Party: ripples or wave
It’s hovering near 5%. That’s all it takes. The Opportunity Party could go from political footnote to kingmaker — if the ripple becomes a wave.
Green Party
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Ensure every New Zealander is housed and safe ahead of Cyclone Vaianu
When a storm hits, “stay home” isn’t advice everyone can follow. So what happens next?
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The Rise of NZ First is the mutiny of Gumboot Fascism
NZ First’s rise isn’t random — it’s fuelled by anger, algorithms and culture war politics. The real question is who it destroys next.
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Action needed on widespread drinking water problems
You turn on the tap — and you’re told not to drink it. How is this still happening in New Zealand?
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Fossil fuel companies on notice for price gouging
Prices shoot up overnight. Coming down? Not so much. The Greens are calling it out — and demanding answers.
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Te Kaupapa Election 2026 weekend political podcast: with Māori Party Co-Leader – Debbie Ngarewa-Packer + Green MP – Hūhana Lyndon
Fuel prices, iwi radio cuts, the fishing bill and a housing market locked against the young — this Election 2026 political podcast goes straight to the pressure points.
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9,000 students faced unsafe drinking water at school last year – Greens
If kids can’t trust the water at school, something fundamental has gone wrong.
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Bill to protect artists against outdated copyright laws passes first reading – Greens
A law change that protects satire doesn’t just defend comedians — it protects the right to mock power. And that always makes someone nervous.
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Green Party vs sex worker culture aspiration
Supporting rights is one thing. Navigating the political fallout is another. The Greens are now stuck between the two.
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BREAKING: NEW ROY MORGAN POLL – National plummet to 26.5% TOP at 4%
National in the 20s. Labour ahead. TOP rising. This isn’t just a bad poll — it’s a warning the election could break wide open.
