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Swarbrick Wants the Treasury Keys and Calls It Bullying When You Mention Them
Chlöe Swarbrick asked for the most powerful job in government. National quoted her. Now she says she is being cyber-bullied.
Digital ID: What could actually go wrong if the privacy safeguards work?
In brief Govt.nz says digital credentials and verification histories remain encrypted on users' phones, beyond government access.
From the pub door to social media: The 18+ card's bigger ambitions
In brief Officials considered the digital Kiwi Access Card for social-media age checks ahead of proposed under-16 restrictions.
Labour’s voter suppression claims grow as Mallard invokes Trump
In brief Labour figures are warning of voter suppression, with Hipkins adviser Trevor Mallard invoking Trump.
What experience are voters actually hiring?
In brief Luxon ran Air New Zealand; Willis managed at Fonterra.
‘Doing the Maths’ – Against Democracy
If done properly, the overhang strategy could shut the left out of power forever.
You’ll Know When There’s A Real Cost Of Living Crisis
“When elephants fight, the grass suffers.” You should get on your knees and pray that the upper classes do not think they are about to enter a cost-of-living crisis, because you will be the grass.
Politicians and Gangs: An Etiquette Guide
If politicians must pal around with thugs and crims, they should at least know how to behave.
My Gut is Telling Me the Coalition Will Be Returned
The mainstream media are the hindrance to maintaining an open and well-adjusted society.
Greenpeace NZ with Professor Jane Kelsey Are Sandbagging New Zealand
Greenpeace NZ, with Professor Jane Kelsey, is sandbagging New Zealand.
For Political Uncertainty Watch the Colours
Have you noticed the new Labour Party hoardings appearing around the country?
Who Actually Sits on the Right in NZ
My own ideal government does not believe the state should run the economy.
Make Room for the Telegraph Diaspora
The writers have been moving for some time. The readers are about to follow. So, Stackers, budge up. Pull out a chair, put the kettle on and find a bigger table.
The Case for Bureaucrat Term Limits
If nobody should be entitled to govern forever, nobody should be entitled to administer government forever either.
Manly Monday
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ACT's plan to Unlock New Zealand's Potential
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5 Nights Living on a Boat in New Zealand’s Forgotten Paradise
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Editors’ Picks
How High Did the Grooming Cover Up Go?
UK PM implicated in Muslim child-rape gang scandal.
Most of the Covid Tyrants Are Gone, What Next?
Ardern, Biden and Trudeau are now gone. But where to from here?
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.