2026 Through a Political Lens
Right now the political waters might look more like the Cook Strait on a bad day, but I think by election day the sun will be shining on the coalition.
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Latest Taxpayers’ Union Poll: A Wake-Up Call for the Centre-Right
The centre-right needs to capitalise on the discontent, sharpen its message and remind Kiwis what is at stake. Otherwise, prepare for higher taxes, more division and a government that prioritises ideology over commonsense.
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If you thought Nanaia Mahuta’s Three Waters ‘co-governance’ was bad, imagine what Chris Hipkins will need to cook up to keep Te Pāti Māori happy!
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The word for today is… temporise (verb) - 1: to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion 2: to draw out discussions or negotiations so as to gain time Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Temporise comes from the Middle French word temporiser, which in turn likely
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Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
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Stephen Franks - Councils Ignoring Treaty Court Ruling
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Sunspots, Solar Storms & Nasa Heading For The Moon
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Whangaparāoa Rockpools Being Stripped Of Marine Life
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TPM bullying allegations challenged in Waatea News rebuttal
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Severe weather triggers evacuations, emergencies and search operations across North Island
A major landslide at the base of Mauao in Mount Maunganui has left several people, including children, feared missing.