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Fighting in the Captain’s Tower
If you’re left you’re right. If you’re right, you’re left behind.
NZ sharemarket about-turns, down 0.6% while global markets plummet
Source: nzherald.co.nz The national airline invests heavily in luxury travel, citing robust demand despite economic uncertainties.
National pushes 'finish the job' rhetoric in final days of campaign
Christopher Luxon urges voters to stick with National's plan amidst economic challenges, emphasizing the need to 'finish the job' in the final days of the campaign.
Labour's Chris Hipkins is quietly confident ahead of election day
Labour leader Chris Hipkins exudes quiet confidence as he campaigns vigorously in the final days before New Zealand's election, focusing on the cost of living and Labour's 'ground game' strategy.
Are you in the top 10% of income earners?
New Zealand's income data reveals a narrowing wage distribution, with significant growth at the lower percentiles and stagnant real income gains for the top earners.
Fighting in the Captain’s Tower
If you’re left you’re right. If you’re right, you’re left behind.
What Happens Next?
For two more weeks, there is little for New Zealand political-tragics to do rather than play guessing games, critique the campaign or ponder ‘what ifs?’ What’s going to happen on 27 November? I haven’t the slightest idea.
We Are Swimming In Electoral Fraud
Forget ballot stuffing and media bias. That’s surface-level fraud. The real fraud is that New Zealand is full of people who are under no incentive pressure to care about its future.
Election 2026 – An Expert Explains
Time, I think, to consult a bona fide expert on the topic (and get some value from his $100,000 taxpayer-funded salary).
A Journey of Broken Promises
Do we want a country governed by economic theories, political slogans and ideological loyalty? Or do we want one governed by practical experience, financial competence, compassion and a genuine understanding of the people who live here?
Who Holds the Media Accountable
The media have every right to question our politicians. But the public has every right to question the media.
My Gut is Telling Me the Coalition Will Be Returned
The mainstream media are the hindrance to maintaining an open and well-adjusted society.
DEI Is Poisoning the Professional Class
They’re poisoning the next generation of professionals: teachers, doctors, engineers… and that takes years (if not decades) to correct.
They Keep Championing Socialism, but Never Live It
I’m sure plenty of us outside the lecture theatres would just say: if the socialist society is so damn good, go and live there. Please.
Standup Sunday
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Radio New Zealand Boss Must Go After $12m Loss And 58 Roles On The Line
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Maurice Williamson: The Truth About MMP Vote Splitting And The 2026 Election
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Continued Contempt of Parliament from Te Pāti Māori
If they don’t like the institution of parliament and its standing orders, then they can always go back to the mat.