Quick Hit – Winston’s Already Writing the Next Coalition Agreement
Watch the next round of polling – because if NZ First keeps climbing, the internal dynamics of this coalition shift fundamentally.
NZ Politics
“Serious Breach” but No Consequences: The Activist Judge Who Got Away With It
The Northern Club showed more backbone than the panel. That tells you everything you need to know about how seriously the system takes judicial impartiality these days.
Luxon Still Hasn’t Got the Hang of Politics
He said he wasn’t going to play O’Brien’s game, but he did. Rather than feebly protesting at her question, he should have gone on the front foot and challenged her attempt to reduce cabinet appointments to a matter of identity politics.
The Bill Just Arrived: Labour’s Energy Failure Is Now a 4.2% Inflation Bomb
The bill just arrived. It is marked clearly ‘Labour’s energy failure’ Paying it with more borrowing and more spending only repeats the mistake.
What Is a Woman?
Private member’s bill will expose which MPs can define truth and biology.
When the Pressure Builds, Politicians React
This exactly where I think Chris Luxon finds himself right now. Especially in regards to race relations. Not every politician passes such a test, particularly when elections are approaching.
Baffled? What utter bullshit
Gayford can claim to be bewildered all he likes. The rest of us are not.
Dipton Wants More Than Turbine Vibes
Dipton locals hear about another giant wind farm and immediately ask the only sensible question: ‘Cool, but who actually gets the good bit?”
TPU/Curia Poll Says It All
These issues need to be addressed post haste. Nothing less will satisfy the voter base. Here’s the scary thing: time is running out.
This Is a Fraud of Massive Proportions
The Waitangi Tribunal has forgotten its purpose and has run its race. It is time to stop the policy of appeasement, dismantle the grievance industry and return authority of this country to where it belongs, with parliament.
NZ First Surges as Coalition Claws Back Majority in Latest Poll
For the coalition this poll brings welcome relief. For National it is another reminder that Luxon remains the albatross around its neck.
Biotech Cannot Be Allowed a Right to Secrecy
They are still refusing to publicly acknowledge the extent of adverse effects. Like the Kentucky lottery winner, many benefited from a pandemic financial windfall, but having started down the GE medicine trail they are unable to change tack even though the risks are now known.
Why the Platform Decision Gets It Wrong
A statutory misadventure dressed up as purposive interpretation