This is edition 2025/74 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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This is the Ten@10, where I collate and summarise ten news items you generally won't see in the mainstream media.
Enjoy!
1. What’s on the Label vs What’s in the Tin.
Chris Trotter
- 🗳️ Te Pāti Māori openly seeks Māori sovereignty and aims to win all Māori seats, prioritizing ideological clarity over broad appeal.
- 🎯 NZ First, influenced by populist roots, aims to unite disaffected voters but often overpromises and underdelivers in coalition agreements.
- 💼 Act focuses on preserving neoliberal principles and holding the Right accountable on social issues, emphasizing effectiveness over policy precision.
- 🌿 The Greens prioritize idealism, advocating for progressive values like climate action, sometimes struggling to reconcile promises with practical politics.
- 🌹 Labour's label evokes historical social justice but contains a significant portion of neoliberalism, challenging its nostalgic image.
- 🏛️ National, despite its name, historically dismantled social reforms and does not align with traditional nationalist ideals, showcasing a disconnect between branding and policies.
