One of the things we are often told on this site is that we should use history as an indicator of what is likely to happen, particularly in politics. While events never repeat in precisely the same way, failing to learn from history, as the old adage goes, means we
The contest in the Northland seat this election will be very interesting, and possibly crucial to the outcome. There are a number of variables at play which add to the intrigue. Normally a true blue seat, New Zealand First has made inroads in the electorate with Peters winning a by-
National’s rats are quickly abandoning ship ahead of the next election. First up it looks like for the National party two Chinese are better than two white MPs from the South Island. Long-standing Christchurch MPs Nicky Wagner and David Carter will retire at this year’s election. The
Questions to Ministers MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with the Salvation Army’s State of the Nation Report, which said that “despite some significant progress, much more needs to be done to ensure the growing prosperity of our economy is shared more fairly”? Hon SIMON
Terry Dunleavy “Time for Action” would be a good slogan for National for the coming election (in contrast to Labour’s talk-a-lot, do-nothing virtue signalling). We can’t start too soon, and this could underline Simon’s potential as a walk-the-walk, decisive achiever-leader. He
Machiavelli would be proud of our PM, adopting his mantra: the end justifies the means. Facing election year with virtually no achievements to shout about, she predictably produces her incredibly cute toddler. Neve is possibly her most successful achievement in a term of failed ideas and policies and millions of
An “announcement was made by Maori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta on Sunday and greeted by loud cheers from an audience of about 300″ but, unfortunately, it wasn’t her resignation, so what else could it have been? It’s simple: “All unpaid rates arrears on Maori freehold land will be
Nicole McKee Spokesperson Fair and Reasonable Campaign The select committee’s report on the Arm’s Bill could be out as soon as today, and in the last few days, there have been some developments that offer (dare I say it) a glimmer of hope that the politicians are starting
Lester Gray has been busily leaking documents to media in order to get even with NZ First. We outed his friendly media hacks last week and now he is going to find himself having his collar felt: NZ First leader Winston Peters has asked his party’s president to prepare
Our Bronze level subscription is the lifeblood of The BFD. It is only $10 a month and from today we have given those who have not already subscribed a REALLY good reason to subscribe. The BFD has been very fortunate indeed to be able to provide our readership with political
https://thebfd.co.nz/2020/02/taika-oh-taika/ https://thebfd.co.nz/2020/02/revealed-source-behind-rnz-hit-job-by-guyon-espiner/ https://thebfd.co.nz/2020/02/winstons-dilemma/ https://thebfd.co.nz/2020/02/will-ihumatao-be-arderns-waterloo/ https://thebfd.co.nz/2020/02/the-
Wow, who would have thought? Dr Who gets replaced by a chick and suddenly ratings drop like a malfunctioning TARDIS. Comic book news explains. Viewers continue dropping Doctor Who in droves as the latest numbers are in which sees a drop of near one million viewers for the season. Sunday’
The Aussies apparently want to take our PM to run their country. There are many here who would also like Ardern to be running another country but we are too kind to wish this on our Aussie ‘cousins’. Nevertheless, if those across the Tasman really want her, then I suggest
