There’s an obvious reason why NZ is rising in the corruption rankings
NZ has dropped in the transparency rankings… New Zealand’s corruption-free reputation takes hit for fourth-year in a row – survey…
NZ Election 2026
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The Nonsense of the Knowledge Based Curriculum
One of the mantras of the current government’s education policy (or, more precisely, Erica Stanford’s education policy), heavily based on…
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Key begs National Caucus not to roll Luxon
How bad are things for National when John Key has to come out and beg the caucus not to roll…
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The Heal the Nation Hikoi failure and the impact of Right Wing Māori Social Media Influencers this election
Really insightful piece over at Waatea over the rise of Right Wing Māori Social Media Influencers… From Feeds to Whānau:…
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What a second National, ACT and NZF Government would do policy wise
Last election, I was busy trying to explain to anyone who was listening that the policy alignment of National, ACT…
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Are Green activists the Greens own worst enemy?
As the 2026 election tightens, the Greens face a challenge that has nothing to do with policy and everything to…
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GUEST BLOG: Tadhg Stopford – Nzs pimped out, again! NACTs critical minerals fast track trap.
A guest analysis of New Zealand’s fast-tracked critical minerals strategy, questioning royalties, foreign control, and the long-term risks to national sovereignty.
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How NZ First retains support by absorbing fragmented Right-Wing votes
NZ First continues to poll strongly by attracting voters from fragmented anti-establishment and conspiracy-driven right-wing movements in New Zealand.
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Questions raised over NZ–US Rare Earth Minerals talks & Shane Jones’ role
New Zealand and the US say they will explore cooperation on critical minerals, prompting scrutiny of Shane Jones’ record on mining, climate and Māori rights.
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Election 2026: How Labour’s Māori Caucus can win back Māori voters
As Election 2026 approaches, Labour’s Māori Caucus faces a strategic choice. Targeting Māori voters who backed National may matter more than fighting the Māori Party for electorates.
