Luxon’s Political Deathwish
Until Luxon lifts his game and stops handing ammunition to the other side, the next election remains National’s to lose. Right now he is working overtime to make sure they do.
Luxon Thinks He Is Buzz Lightyear but He Is Just Temu John Key
The gap between what Luxon promised and what the country is actually getting remains the simplest attack line the opposition has. They would be fools not to use it.
Peters Accuses National of Secret India Immigration Clamp in Trade Deal
If the goal was to manage public concern over immigration while keeping India’s relations smooth then the current approach has failed on both counts. Immigration policy should stand on its own merits in full public view.
Peters Wants Prison for Lying Officials. Media Gotcha Merchants Miss the Point Entirely
Peters is not backing off. The others would be smart to start paying attention.
Face of the Day
Chambers, in an internal note to staff on Thursday afternoon, said he “strongly reject[ed] the claims that have been made”.
Big Two Crash to 30-Year Low as Media Promotes Opportunity Party
With 14 per cent of voters still undecided, and support this fragmented, the path to government in November is wide open. The big two are on the nose and the minors are on the move. Anything could happen from here.
Winston Peters Smacks Media Wankers Again – And Kiwis Love It.
If it weren’t for double standards, the media would have no standards at all.
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 36 – Alon Roth-Snir
In a wide-ranging interview, Israel's Ambassador to New Zealand shares his life story, the reality of living under constant threat and why innovation and positive engagement offer the best hope for the region.
National Steals NZ First Policy Then Attacks Its Own Coalition Partners.
This episode sums up everything wrong with National right now. Arrogant, directionless and happy to bite the hands that help them.
Poll of Polls Shows Coalition Still Strong Despite TOP Fantasy
This is not the sign of a collapsing government. It is the sign of a media desperate to inject uncertainty where the numbers show strength.