Why Do the National Party Still Listen to John Key?
No one is more responsible for deteriorating race relations in New Zealand than John Key. Find out why.
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Face of the Day
Auckland Council has been taken to court by its Māori advisory board over appointing a new chairman to its water business. The Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB) is seeking a judicial review in the High Court at Auckland to overturn the appointment of Geoff Hunt as chairman of Watercare. IMSB
Why Selling Part of Kiwibank Could Do More Harm Than Good
Rather than rush to part-privatise, Kiwibank should focus on strengthening its capital base, improving performance, and establishing a clear track record of growth and innovation.
The Need for Massive Change in Education in New Zealand
The education result is, of course, a huge indictment on the Ministry of Education and the teacher unions.
How Will NZ Respond to the Escalation?
Remaining on the sidelines carries its own risks.
The Maori Party Should ‘Get Their Heads Out of the Sand’
The time has come for a serious discussion on exactly where this country might be headed if certain issues aren’t addressed and certain decisions taken.
NZ Politics Daily: 5 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards NATIONAL PARTY CONFERENCE Thomas March (Post): National’s challenge: Move on from the Key-era glory days (paywalled) Richard Harman (Politik): Less to the Nats conference than met the eye (paywalled) Claire Trevett (Herald): Christopher Luxon will be hoping his maths fix will save future
A Vacancy for the Minister of Education
She has failed the very coalition agreement that underpins her government.
Of Course He’s Running
When politicians deny and say they aren’t at all interested in the leadership, they’re lying through their teeth.
Face of the Day
Just 22 per cent of students are at the expected standard for maths at year eight and three out of five are more than a year behind.
Yes, Politics IS All About Identity
Chanting ‘we are one people’ like it’s a magic incantation isn’t going to cut it.
Replay Radio – The Crunch
Here is the replay of The Crunch from this week. Cam speaks with guest Marewa Glover about tobacco-control research, her latest findings and some astonishing revelations. Then Cam asks his buddies what they think about the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympic Games. Plus another Olivia’s View! Enjoy!
The Rise and Fall of a Top Lobbying PR Firm
No one should shed any tears when such companies go under. They merely symbolise how the political system is looking rather morally bankrupt.
Higher Health Funding Won’t Fix Health
Until a government has the guts to make reforms that radically alter the incentives for the provision of health, I doubt it will improve significantly or long term.
NZ Politics Daily: 2 August 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT Audrey Young (Herald): Battle between Act and Te Pāti Māori is out of hand – Speaker Gerry Brownlee must take urgent action (paywalled) Peter Dunne: Mr Speaker's Lonely Role RNZ: Flurry of mishaps puts spotlight on Parliament's culture Jenna Lynch