Baffled? What utter bullshit
Gayford can claim to be bewildered all he likes. The rest of us are not.
NZ First Surges as Coalition Claws Back Majority in Latest Poll
For the coalition this poll brings welcome relief. For National it is another reminder that Luxon remains the albatross around its neck.
Coalition friction is MMP working, not failing. Labour is the real opposition vacuum
The next election will test whether New Zealanders prefer messy delivery with real trade-offs or polished irrelevance. Right now, only one side is offering the former.
National Reshuffle Shows Luxon Clearing the Decks for the Election
Luxon is trying to steady the ship before the election year proper begins. Whether this mix of promotions, sideways moves and quiet exits delivers the discipline and focus National needs remains to be seen.
Luxon Tries to Clip Bishop’s Wings but the Leadership Rumbles Have Already Started
The next few months will be critical. If the economy does not improve and the coalition keeps stumbling, the whispers in the National caucus will grow into open discontent.
Luxon’s Half-Hearted Slap at Bishop Changes Nothing
National needs to lift its game fast if it wants to avoid becoming a one-term government. So far the signs are not encouraging. The Easter poll will tell us more, but voters have seen enough half-arsed fixes to be sceptical.
Luxon the Albatross: National Sinks While Coalition Clings to Life
National caucus members who want to keep their jobs should act soon. The longer Luxon stays, the deeper the hole becomes.
National MPs meet, rumours fly, and Luxon starts sounding like Sir Humphrey
The cabinet reshuffle on Thursday will be spun as business as usual. Do not believe it for one second. The meetings, the leaks, the grumpiness in Auckland and the raw numbers in caucus tell their own story.
NZ First Digs Deep: Smashing DOC Barriers to Revive Provincial Prosperity
We’ve been fooled by false narratives before, including me, but the reality is clear. Mining done right drives growth, jobs and regional revival.
Luxon’s Leadership Vacuum: Hipkins Hides While Willis Schemes
New Zealand deserves better than these numpties. Hipkins hides, Luxon dithers and Willis schemes. The fuel crisis won’t wait for their games.