A Hīkoi Versus a Country
By avoiding clear opposition to this Bill, Luxon has failed the leadership test. We need someone who will stand up for what’s right, not what’s convenient. What’s the solution? It’s very, very simple: equality.
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For the First Time in His Life He Got Something Right
Simon Wilson is almost always wrong. In fact it is a real contest between Martyn Bradbury and Simon Wilson as to who is more wrong. But, what do you know, he finally got something right.
NZ’s Populist Moment
It’s going to be a difficult six months for National and Labour as they navigate the populist mood but cling to the status quo.
NZ Politics Daily: 18 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards TREATY OF WAITANGI RNZ: Live: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off for capital, tens of thousands expected at Parliament 1News: Live: Nationwide hīkoi makes its way to Parliament Stuff: Hikoi live: 30,000 people expected to march to Parliament Herald: Hīkoi to Parliament live
Sensible Stuff from Shane Jones
Shane Jones explores the shenanigans at Parliament last week and shows how in touch with middle New Zealand NZ First is.
Failing to Read the Room
Heather du Plessis-Allan explains why both Labour and National are failing to read the room over the Treaty Principles Bill.
NZ Politics Daily: 18 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards TREATY OF WAITANGI Bryce Edwards (Democracy Project): NZ's populist moment Jason Walls (Newstalk ZB): The haka haunting the Prime Minister, half a world from home Jenna Lynch (Stuff): Treaty Principles Bill’s introduction extraordinary, but what did anyone expect? Claire Trevett (Herald)
The Land of Sun and Steel
I was expecting the book to be heavy on Eastern mysticism, but found instead a man inspired by the ancient Greeks.
Status Quo Poll, But it Does Expose the Luxon Problem
He better lift his game, and fast, otherwise he will bleed support to a grateful ACT Party or NZ First.
Face of the Day
“It turned into a circus with the Māori Party, in particular the young lady from Tainui,” Jones said, referring to Maipi-Clarke.