Bryce Edwards Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka democracyproject.nz Dr Bryce Edwards is Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. What will it take for this Labour Government to start paying attention to the worsening state of economic
Stephen Berry Voting papers have started to be issued in Auckland and across the country for the 2022 local body elections. Former Auckland Mayoral candidate and political commentator Stephen Berry is encouraging people to have as much information available as possible before casting their vote and recommends they use the
One council puts critical information in big bold letters (get it in before 8 Oct) on the envelope while the other signals its wokeness. If you enjoyed this article please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would like to access
Gordon Lightfoot whakatakitimes.nz Warning Satire Latecomer to the Wellington mayoral race, Jolie Davidson has put forward an interesting new plan to make use of the massively expensive and massively underused cycleways in central Wellington. Davidson’s plan will take pressure off the capital’s water pipes, by turning the
Wow. The 8th of September programme on Maori disadvantage really got some of you going! Hello, it’s All things Political with John Porter on Bay FM. On that 8th of September programme I highlighted some data on Maori disadvantage that I found on the E-Tangata website. Maori make
The latest Mood of the Boardroom has been released by the NZ Herald, and that mood can only really be described as surly. Jacinda Ardern has plummeted in the rankings and one of those surveyed says the Government’s actions during Covid were making “a mockery of kindness”. While the
Information Opinion As an individual, I am completely over this constant Maori bullying. The nonsense and the non-stop Maori cultural overload have created a wall of resistance now being displayed by the majority of New Zealanders. I will no longer be bullied. If you enjoyed this article please share
In fashion, the latest trend may always be the “new black”, but in politics right now, “extremism” is the new white. Establishment crony challenged by a grassroots upstart? “Extremism”! Right-of-Marx policies? “Extremism!” Believe in freedom? “ULTRA-EXTREMISM!” “Extremism” is fast displacing “racism”, “Nazi” and “white supremacist” in the
Stephen Berry Voting papers have started to be issued in Auckland and across the country for the 2022 local body elections. Former Auckland Mayoral candidate and political commentator Stephen Berry is encouraging people to have as much information available as possible before casting their vote and recommends they use the
Grant Duncan Massey University Grant Duncan completed a PhD at the University of Auckland, and has worked at Massey University’s Albany campus (Auckland) since 1993. He teaches in the politics program, primarily in the areas of political theory and New Zealand politics. His most recent book is The Problem
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If there’s any doubt why New Zealand desperately needs wholly independent media like The BFD, it’s the fact that much of what you’re about to read here, you won’t be able to read in the NZ mainstream media. As I wrote recently for Insight, hiding in
Susie Ferguson, in her regular weekly grilling of Chris Luxon, was determined to get her pound of flesh after Marie Dew’s independent investigation failed to uphold the accusation against Sam Uffindell, originally reported on Radio NZ. Although 14 people contributed to the investigation, the accuser, for whom the procedure
If you don’t have a Silver level membership yet you are missing out on our Insight Politics articles. Today is a FREE taste of an Insight Politics article by writer Stephen Berry. Support Racial Division? You Are Just What They Are Looking For. The poison of identity politics is
JL The Labour Government is rushing through a new coroner’s amendment bill to ease the “back-log”. It seems absurd to make legislative changes when the reason, origin, and unprecedented rise in all cause deaths globally are still to be officially determined. The closing date for submissions is 11.
Bryce Edwards Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka democracyproject.nz Dr Bryce Edwards is Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. Pressure is increasing on the Auditor General to undertake an inquiry into numerous contracts, appointments and grants awarded
