Winston Peters Calls Out the India FTA Immigration Trojan Horse
This immigration debate will be a core issue in the coming election. NZ First stands to profit handsomely, drawing a clear line against the globalists in National, ACT and Labour.
NZ Politics
Will It Really Fix What’s Broken?
A major overhaul of NZ’s local government is underway.
Chambers Announces the Deputy Commissioner of Police
Commissioner Richard Chambers says he has full confidence in the new leadership group, describing them as bringing the experience, competence and integrity needed to support frontline staff and deliver on the priorities of New Zealand Police.
Was Luxon Silly Enough To Say This?
It makes one wonder why on earth the National Party don’t have enough sense to replace their liability of a leader, who is already costing them votes.
When Tree Removal Becomes Risk
Hawke’s Bay, the Mount and the consequences of substituting ideology for environmental science.
How Authorities Failed at the Mount
The politics were already there, in every decision that led to this point. The question isn’t whether we talk about them. It’s whether we’re honest about what they reveal.
Winston Peters and NZ First: Polling Highs, Historical Trends and Why Polls Are Rubbish
NZ First is probably in their best position ever heading into an election year as part of the governing coalition. The upward swing from five to seven per cent in early 2025 to eight to 12 per cent now breaks the mould.
Face of the Day
MP Judith Collins will start a new job, heading the Law Commission – a Crown entity which reviews the law – later this year.
The Organ Donation Reform Was Agreed but Not Delivered
Millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent with nothing to show for it.
Camper Says Council Vehicle Passed the Slips
She provided photos and video of the initial slips and said a council ute later passed slowly through the affected area, leading campers to believe the risk was being managed.
National’s Poll Doldrums Continue
National must lift its game or risk losing what should be a winnable position. Luxon needs to shake off the boat anchor label fast or the party will keep drifting.
Face of the Day
Hooton revealed the government was planning to U-turn on changes it had made to Auckland densification rules that would allow for two million potential homes to be developed with greater density and building heights in some inner-city suburbs.
A Precedent in NZ Education That May Be Huge
Here is the key question: Given that Māngere College is under statutory management due to their students’ results – will the many schools that are doing worse, or only marginally better, also face that situation? Why or why not?
What To Expect After a Disaster
Even if a disaster is later found to have been foreseeable and preventable, families cannot sue for the deaths themselves. Support comes through ACC and accountability comes through WorkSafe prosecutions, coronial findings, and the public record.