Parliament
Te Pāti Māori's leaders say Budget 2024 has little for their people, backing this up with a declaration of independence
31st May 24, 7:52am
Te Pāti Māori's leaders say Budget 2024 has little for their people, backing this up with a declaration of independence
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told his National caucus to avoid ‘ideological debates’ and support one another's mental health at a caucus retreat this week
20th Jan 24, 9:20am
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told his National caucus to avoid ‘ideological debates’ and support one another's mental health at a caucus retreat this week
If those elected to the Māori Seats refuse to take them, then what possible reason could the country have for retaining them? – asks Chris Trotter
4th Dec 23, 9:33am
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If those elected to the Māori Seats refuse to take them, then what possible reason could the country have for retaining them? – asks Chris Trotter
Economist Brian Easton says the coalition party agreements are mainly about returning to 2017 when National lost power. They show commonalities but also some serious divergencies
4th Dec 23, 8:22am
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Economist Brian Easton says the coalition party agreements are mainly about returning to 2017 when National lost power. They show commonalities but also some serious divergencies
Economist Brian Easton assesses Winston Peters' past performance as a cabinet minister and finds that Peters has been 'a reasonable but not outstanding minister' showing very good political skills - but mediocre policy ones
27th Nov 23, 9:14am
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Economist Brian Easton assesses Winston Peters' past performance as a cabinet minister and finds that Peters has been 'a reasonable but not outstanding minister' showing very good political skills - but mediocre policy ones
The picture the commentariat presents of Winston Peters is a misleading caricature. If we don’t try to understand the complexity of the man, we cannot understand what is going on in New Zealand politics, writes economist Brian Easton
20th Nov 23, 8:12am
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The picture the commentariat presents of Winston Peters is a misleading caricature. If we don’t try to understand the complexity of the man, we cannot understand what is going on in New Zealand politics, writes economist Brian Easton
Final vote count reveals National and Act won’t be able to govern without New Zealand First
3rd Nov 23, 2:00pm
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Final vote count reveals National and Act won’t be able to govern without New Zealand First
Both major political parties have made clear they would like to have a neutral body assessing the cost of party promises
4th Oct 23, 7:53am
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Both major political parties have made clear they would like to have a neutral body assessing the cost of party promises
Questions raised and thoughts aired about legislation rushed through parliament under urgency limiting scrutiny of it
21st Sep 23, 10:29am
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Questions raised and thoughts aired about legislation rushed through parliament under urgency limiting scrutiny of it
Government passes a law removing any obligation to promote the mining industry as it focuses on reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050
24th Aug 23, 4:53pm
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Government passes a law removing any obligation to promote the mining industry as it focuses on reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050
National Party will bring in new talent this election with five fresh candidates in winnable list spots
19th Aug 23, 5:36pm
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National Party will bring in new talent this election with five fresh candidates in winnable list spots
Parliament passes law to reform New Zealand's water supply system, Nats & Act vow to repeal it
16th Aug 23, 3:27pm
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Parliament passes law to reform New Zealand's water supply system, Nats & Act vow to repeal it
The National Party says it will repeal a reform of the Resource Management Act which is going through parliament
27th Jun 23, 2:31pm
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The National Party says it will repeal a reform of the Resource Management Act which is going through parliament
Economist Brian Easton asks: Why doesn’t our government reflect New Zealanders; why doesn’t Parliament make them?
19th Jun 23, 9:05am
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Economist Brian Easton asks: Why doesn’t our government reflect New Zealanders; why doesn’t Parliament make them?
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives her valedictory speech to Parliament
5th Apr 23, 5:20pm
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Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives her valedictory speech to Parliament