Roll Him While He’s in Shenzhen
Jenny Shipley gathered the numbers while Jim Bolger was at CHOGM. Christopher Luxon is flying to Shenzhen before the specials are in. I wouldn’t be leaving if I were him.
NZ Politics
Former Principal Heads to Parliament With ACT
Iain Murray said he had been interested in politics for years. Dissatisfaction with the previous Labour government’s record on the economy, education, crime and health eventually prompted him to stand for ACT.
Would You Like Fries With Your Intifada?
The property belongs to Auckland Council. This event is being advertised at a publicly owned cultural facility, made available through a highly concessionary council lease.
Bigots and Other Lost Souls
On political failure, finding your tribe and the lost art of tolerating people you disagree with.
Quick Hit: RNZ’s Unlawful Overdraft, Explained
The RNZ board approved a $5 million Westpac facility on 9 June without the two ministers the Crown Entities Act requires. The chair who signed it now says the breach is very difficult to explain.
The Prime Minister’s Task Will Be Tricky
Assuming for the sake of this commentary that Mr Luxon continues as prime minister, one of his key tasks will be choosing the minister of finance, the minister of foreign affairs, and the speaker, arguably the most important positions in the new government.
Hold Your Horses Until 27 November
Since election night, David Seymour and others have been talking out of turn. Winston Peters told them to wait for the final result. That is still the sensible advice.
Is Bottom Trawling Worth Another Election?
I have never seen a poll where bottom trawling ranks among New Zealanders’ concerns. According to Fisheries New Zealand, just 1.7 per cent of our territorial sea and exclusive economic zone was bottom trawled in the last fishing year.
Nothing to See Here, Just Collateral Damage
I don’t usually cover NZ stories, let alone crime stories, but this one sticks because I often drive pass this particular bus stop and I can guarantee you that Kyle has not been forgotten. Yet...
Doesn’t It Make You Want to Scream?
Farmer questions iwi conditions on effluent consent.
