bassettbrashandhide.com A week before election day, TVNZ’s John Campbell went to a polling station in Otara, South Auckland, to lie in wait for voters. When he encountered a young Maori woman who was about to vote for the first time, his trademark gushiness was unleashed: “Mere is nineteen.
Graham Adams commonroomnz.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This article was first published by The Common Room It can’t be long now until a supporter of co-governance repeats President Roosevelt’s famous exhortation at his first inauguration
Graham Adams commonroomnz.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This article was first published by The Common Room It has been a little over six months since Jacinda Ardern handed the prime ministerial reins to her friend “Chippy”, who
Graham Adams Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. bassettbrashandhide.com Even the PM is not convinced NZ First will shun Labour. In November last year, the NZ Herald’s senior political correspondent Audrey Young broke the news that “For the
Graham Adams bassettbrashandhide.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This article was first published at The Platform While Luxon is pilloried for his religious views, Hipkins is busy inserting Maori spirituality into science. It is one of the ironies
Graham Adams commonroomnz.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This article was first published at The Common Room Debate has been shut down by allegations of ‘dog-whistling’. At a time when the dilapidated state of New Zealand’s roads
Graham Adams commonroomnz.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This article was first published at The Common Room After a Budget that failed to excite voters and a lacklustre party conference where his senior colleagues faintly praised him for
Graham Adams commonroomnz.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This article was first published by The Common Room. Chris Hipkins must be fast realising that with friends like Te Pati Maori he really doesn’t need enemies. In fact,
Graham Adams The Common Room Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This article was first published by The Common Room. Chris Hipkins and David Parker have handed the Opposition a stick to beat them with until the election. When Chris
Graham Adams commonroomnz.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This article was first published by The Common Room. Last week, we watched the Prime Minister rebrand the contentious Three Waters project with a name so banal it is surprising
Graham Adams commonroomnz.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This article was first published at The Common Room The clock is ticking. October’s election is just over six months away. But despite the Prime Minister’s assurances in
Graham Adams commonroomnz.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This column was first published at The Common Room, commonroomnz.com Even if Chris Hipkins is no longer the Prime Minister after October’s election, his legacy will be locked
A tactical withdrawal is said to be the most difficult of all military operations. A commander has to take his troops backwards while maintaining contact with the enemy and not being pushed into a headlong retreat. The challenge is to not lose discipline during the operation. It can become necessary
Information Opinion In the eyes of Jacinda Ardern’s substantial global fan base, she remains a beacon of hope in a dark and chaotic world — a source of inspiration and a humble force for good amongst often tawdry, self-serving politicians. For them, her address to the United Nations late last
