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Te Pāti Māori’s Civil War Just Went Full Jerry Springer – And The Youngest Kid Is Begging Mum And Dad To Stop Fighting
The Māori seats gave us this circus. Maybe next election the voters will finally decide they’ve had enough of the soap opera and send the whole lot packing. One can but hope.
Tova O’Brien Finally Wakes up to Luxon's Poll Disaster – She’s Been Reading the Good Oil
The voters are speaking, Chris. They are just not saying what you want to hear. And the louder you keep blaming Labour, the more you sound exactly like the people we booted out two years ago.
When Is a Mistake Not?
Judging from the comments I’ve read on many articles, there is a general consensus and hope that Trump will bankrupt the organisation.
Latest Poll Paints a Grim Picture for National But Reality Bites for Labour
National’s real headache is the boat anchor called Luxon, weighing down what should be a straightforward path back to power. If the Nats want to turn this around, they might need to look hard at their leadership choices.
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 20 – Jillaine Heather
In Episode 20 of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with Free Speech Union CEO Jillaine Heather, a forthright voice in New Zealand’s free-expression battles.
Why ‘Starving the Beast’ Feeds It Instead
The old fiscal conservative mantra – that cutting taxes restrains government – has failed the test of time. When spending continues on borrowed funds, it’s not the beast that starves, but future taxpayers.
Censorship and Your Creative Work: You Can Say No!
The purpose of this strategy isn’t just to make censorship obvious, but to mock it.
Latest Taxpayers’ Union Poll: Luxon’s Leadership on Life Support Even as Left Bloc Falters
The centre-right holds the cards for now, but Luxon’s personal ratings are a drag that National cannot ignore much longer. If they do not sort him out, the next poll might be the one that buries them.