In Deciding the 2026 Election
This is the sleeper issue of the 2026 election. The real test for political parties is whether they can step up to the challenge.
Election 2026
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.
Why the Media Is Obsessed With TOP
The media spends a great deal of time wondering why trust in journalism continues to decline. Perhaps one reason is they no longer recognise the difference between observing politics and participating in it.
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.
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.
Labour’s Billion Dollar Blunders: Hipkins Dodges Again as Costings Collapse
New Zealand cannot afford another round of Labour’s fantasy economics. Voters are waking up to the pattern: announce the shiny promise, dodge the cost and blame someone else when the numbers fall apart.
Act with Conviction
David Seymour is sick of pretending that men can be women. Aren't we all?
Can National Learn in This Election Year?
Our culture – Can they learn from Australia or the UK?
Dale Stephens Tries Again for Parliament
From studying serial killers to seeking parliament.
Roy Morgan Shows National-Led Government Bouncing Back – But Take It with a Grain of Salt
The general trend across the wider polling picture seems to be correcting in favour of the coalition. Luxon and his team will be hoping this upward movement holds.