NZ Politics
Ahead of the NZ Election, Todd Muller’s Resignation Is a National Nightmare
Richard Shaw Massey University And then there was none. Early yesterday morning the National Party caucus awoke to a nightmare. Todd Muller, their newly minted leader of some 53 days, had resigned his position. This is not just another leadership spill, coup or change. In fact, nothing about this is
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New Zealand Sounds a Warning to Australia on Power Prices
As I so often tell BFD readers, Australian politics often seem to serve as a warning to New Zealand. We had Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard; ten years down the track, you get Jacinda Ardern. Our “conservative” Coalition turns teal-blue and tears itself apart with infighting, you lot get
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Childish Nonsense from Stephen Joyce
Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com Being that rarity, namely a politician (former) who’d actually started and managed a business, I was disappointed to read Stephen Joyce’s criticism of the government for not trying to save the Tiwai Smelter. First, he accused them of “conveniently hiding behind the skirts
Degrees in Virtue Signalling Now Offered
Information Satire The Minister for Education, Chris Hipkins announced today that degrees in virtue signalling will be available in all universities throughout New Zealand. They will start at Diploma and go right through to Doctorate level. The well-known virtue signalling expert and twitter maestro, Dr Geronimaux Fountique-Welliver will
Kiwis Are “Falling Out of Love” with Jacinda Ardern
Meghan Markle was the guest editor of British Vogue magazine in 2019. The famous September issue is said to have been the magazine’s most important issue for that year. It was an honour for the new wife of Prince Harry to be asked. The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle,
Politics and the Pandemic: Have Your Say on This Year’s High-Stakes Election
Massey University and Stuff are running a pre-election survey that asks about the effects on you of the COVID-19 pandemic and numerous other topical matters. They want to hear your political opinions – your hopes, fears and expectations. Covid-19 is forging significant social and economic change. Public opinion
Toxic Culture or Wetness at Fault?
The media are all wasting column inches complaining about a so-called toxic culture in politics, which apparently has seen off Todd Muller. He is reported to have had a breakdown after just 53 days in the top job. Now, I’m not one to cast aspersions on people’s
Face of the Day
Today’s face of the day is the people’s choice. The National Party Caucus has ignored National party voters for way too long and last night they finally gave the majority of National supporters the woman they have been calling for since John Key resigned. The road ahead is
It’s Judith!
The National party has confirmed that Judith Collins has won the leadership of the National Party. I’m so pleased for her, she deserves this, and the National Party finally has a chance in this election. Well done Judith, you go girl!.
National Party Caucus Meeting Live Post
This post is for discussion about the resignation of Todd Muller, and potential replacements for leader and deputy leader. Our online survey shows what our readers think: It remains to be seen if the caucus will do what members want, or if they will make a wrong decision for the