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Te Pāti Māori's leaders say Budget 2024 has little for their people, backing this up with a declaration of independence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives her valedictory speech to Parliament

To understand Winston Peters and the New Zealand First Foundation is to understand how things really work

To understand Winston Peters and the New Zealand First Foundation is to understand how things really work

David Hargreaves doesn't see anything to be too fearful of in the moves by Finance Minister Grant Robertson to get more hands-on with the Reserve Bank's lending restrictions

David Hargreaves doesn't see anything to be too fearful of in the moves by Finance Minister Grant Robertson to get more hands-on with the Reserve Bank's lending restrictions

Peter Dunne says over the last two elections the genuine traditional liberal voice, so long a feature of New Zealand politics, has all but disappeared

Peter Dunne says over the last two elections the genuine traditional liberal voice, so long a feature of New Zealand politics, has all but disappeared

Peter Dunne says what Judith Collins describes as money 'put aside for a rainy day' is far more than that

Peter Dunne says what Judith Collins describes as money 'put aside for a rainy day' is far more than that

Peter Dunne says the 52nd term of Parliament has been dramatic but in recent weeks the focus has been more on what many would describe as farce

Peter Dunne says the 52nd term of Parliament has been dramatic but in recent weeks the focus has been more on what many would describe as farce

Peter Dunne says the Government and health authorities know that the public acquiescence achieved during lockdown was a moment in time unlikely to be achievable to the same extent again if future circumstances warrant it

Peter Dunne says the Government and health authorities know that the public acquiescence achieved during lockdown was a moment in time unlikely to be achievable to the same extent again if future circumstances warrant it

Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far

Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far

Peter Dunne says regardless of the winner, the public will be asking whether a party as divided as it is can present itself as a credible, united team with a coherent and focused plan when the election comes round in just 17 weeks

Peter Dunne says regardless of the winner, the public will be asking whether a party as divided as it is can present itself as a credible, united team with a coherent and focused plan when the election comes round in just 17 weeks

Peter Dunne says next week’s events will set off a further process of major adjustment for the government, just as it will for every other New Zealander

Peter Dunne says next week’s events will set off a further process of major adjustment for the government, just as it will for every other New Zealander

Peter Dunne says making the case for an early resumption of Parliament after the lockdown ends should be a no-brainer for the National Party

Peter Dunne says making the case for an early resumption of Parliament after the lockdown ends should be a no-brainer for the National Party