The amazing political elasticity of our MMP system could help TOP
New Zealand’s MMP political elasticity may push voters toward TOP, potentially blocking Winston Peters from kingmaker power in Election 2026.
New Zealand Politics
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1-on-1 in 10 clip: Rawiri Waititi on Māori Seats, Welfare & Cost Crisis
In this week’s 1-on-1 in 10, Rawiri Waititi lays out why Māori electorates matter more than ever — and how…
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Government’s response to oil crisis is pathetic – they are not preparing for worst-case scenario
The Government says it’s preparing for a worst-case fuel crisis — but critics say it’s already too late.
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What’s behind the US-Israeli war against Iran and New Zealand’s lapdog response
Ian Powell examines the US-Israel war on Iran, its real drivers, and why New Zealand’s response raises serious questions about independence.
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The next generation of leaders: first Opportunity candidates announced
The Opportunity Party has announced its first 26 candidates for Election 2026, including Daniel Eb, Kayla Kingdon-Bebb and Jessica Hammond.
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Winston howls he would never use personal information to politically attack anyone – ask Benjamin Doyle and Harry Tam
Winston Peters denies using personal attacks—but past cases raise serious questions. A sharp look at NZ political hypocrisy.
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Minister Was Required To Do Better Than ‘A Coin Toss’ On Climate – Environmental Law Initiative
Legal challenge claims NZ’s Emissions Reduction Plan fails climate law, with officials warning targets were no better than a “coin toss”.
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New Poll has Hung Parliament
Latest NZ poll shows Labour and National neck-and-neck, raising the likelihood of a hung Parliament and kingmaker chaos in Election 2026.
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Why National’s EV spin is unravelling as oil prices spike
Critics argue National misrepresented EV subsidies as oil prices rise, turning policy into a culture war led by Simeon Brown.
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National, ACT + NZF too frightened to act on petrol prices crisis because they are still criticising Covid response
Rising petrol prices expose National, ACT and NZF’s failure to act, as global conflict and energy shocks hit New Zealand households.
