Peters Plays the Media Like a Fiddle While Luxon Sits on His Hands
Luxon can tut and call the comments offensive. He cannot afford to do much more. That is the reality of MMP and Peters is playing it to perfection.
NZ First
NZ First Continues to Rise
Newsroom says polling data hint at a record election performance from NZ First. They reflected back to 1996 when the party registered as high as 29 per cent before settling back at 15 per cent. I would not be surprised if NZ First hit that target this time or surpassed it.
Media Walk Straight Into Shane Jones’ Kneepads Trap
Next time a politician suggests we stop grovelling to foreign leaders and start putting New Zealand first, perhaps the grown ups in the room could try responding to the actual point. Or they can keep walking into the trap. Either way, NZ First wins.
Winston Peters and the Citizens-Only Voting Policy
Peters has a long record of championing policies that put New Zealanders first. This latest initiative reinforces that commitment.
NZ First Strikes Gold: Only Citizens Should Vote in Our Elections.
Contrary to the pearl-clutching in the media, this policy will deliver a solid stack of votes to NZ First. People are sick of it. They want their country back, starting with control over who gets a say in how it is run.
Michael Laws Returns to the Fray: NZ First Gains a Sharp Tongue and Sharp Mind
The establishment media will no doubt dredge up every old controversy to paint him as a loose cannon. Ignore the noise. Laws has the skills, the audience and the political nous to make a real difference.
Face of the Day
Speculation had been building in recent days that Laws was set for a political comeback.
Notice to New Zealand First
Immediate legislative action required to halt ongoing iwi entrenchment in local government.
Willis Revives English’s Losing Playbook With Super Attack on Winston
Willis would do well to focus on fixing the books rather than picking fights she cannot win.
National’s Panic Attack on Winston Reveals the Real Problem: They’re Labour Lite
If National keeps this up, they risk handing Winston an even stronger hand in post-election negotiations. Attacking him now could exact a fair bit of utu later.
Winston Peters Goes Full Nationalist with Bold Kiwisaver and Bank Plans
Whether you love it or loathe it, this is Nationalist policy with a capital N. The election just got a whole lot more interesting.
Quick Hit: National to Campaign on Raising Super Age
Luxon delivers Winston Peters a ready-made wedge and stick.
‘Family Feud’ Will Be a Good Watch.
There is no doubt that what Winston is saying will resonate with the public. Nicola has the unenviable task of convincing the voters to think otherwise.
National’s War on Winston: The Same Old Playbook That Never Works
National should focus on governing instead of this tired old vendetta. But old habits die hard. The attacks will continue and NZ First will respond in kind.
Donation Shock: NZ First Leaves National in the Dust
Voters and donors alike are looking for alternatives. National had better start providing them or the river of donations will continue to flow elsewhere.
National’s Desperate Attack on Winston Peters Reveals the Old Playbook and Deep Panic
National can keep ignoring the polls and the voters if they wish. They will reap what they sow.