The Case for Saving Chris Bishop
A parliament without Chris Bishop would be a worse parliament.
National
New Zealand National Party
Make Your Vote Count
Maurice Williamson explains the complexities of New Zealand’s voting system and why 2026 is different to all previous elections.
New Welfare Policies Only Raise More Questions
It will move people around in the benefit system rather than out of it.
More Bad News for National
On this poll, the centre-right loses. National’s two-ticks-for-National strategy is not working. Strategic voting is going to decide the election.
Willis Wants You to Stop Risking Her Job
Just remember it’s her job on the line if you party vote ACT or NZ First – and how is that your problem?
There’s the Bloody Ball. Use it!
The Nats still have a chance but they have to change tactics.
Strategic Voting in the 2026 Election
Individuals within National face a disincentive toward an overhang. For high-ranking list figures like Nicola Willis (ranked second) and Chris Bishop (ranked third), an overhang scenario would force them out of parliament entirely.
Key and Luxon Don’t Get It?
Key and Luxon do get it and using words like ‘dumb’ and ‘insane’ bring to mind another word: panic.
Who Won the Election Campaign Opening?
When National cannot turn out 1,235 supporters for the prime minister and Labour does not believe Chris Hipkins can attract more than 690, there is a lack of enthusiasm in both parties.
