Politics
Chris Trotter assesses the political landscape heading into the 2023 election year
18th Dec 22, 6:00am
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Chris Trotter assesses the political landscape heading into the 2023 election year
Govt expands 'green list' for work-to-residency visas to include nurses, construction workers and teachers; expands straight-to-residency visa list to midwives and auditors
12th Dec 22, 8:25pm
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Govt expands 'green list' for work-to-residency visas to include nurses, construction workers and teachers; expands straight-to-residency visa list to midwives and auditors
It would be wrong to think that the triumph of misinformation and disinformation is a new thing, writes Chris Trotter
12th Dec 22, 8:59am
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It would be wrong to think that the triumph of misinformation and disinformation is a new thing, writes Chris Trotter
If 2022 was the ‘end of the beginning,’ 2023 will be a year in which emerging global dynamics go mainstream. Position for war by other means, David Skilling argues
11th Dec 22, 6:00am
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If 2022 was the ‘end of the beginning,’ 2023 will be a year in which emerging global dynamics go mainstream. Position for war by other means, David Skilling argues
Covid-19 Royal Commission to probe health and economic response through election year
5th Dec 22, 5:11pm
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Covid-19 Royal Commission to probe health and economic response through election year
Ian McAllister & Sarah Cameron assess what happened in this year's Australian election and look at what it means for the party system
5th Dec 22, 3:00pm
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Ian McAllister & Sarah Cameron assess what happened in this year's Australian election and look at what it means for the party system
Trust them, and New Zealanders will, almost always, make the right choice, writes Chris Trotter
5th Dec 22, 8:21am
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Trust them, and New Zealanders will, almost always, make the right choice, writes Chris Trotter
Putting a spotlight on the Reserve Bank's inflation fight with Fisher Funds Management's David McLeish
3rd Dec 22, 9:00am
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Putting a spotlight on the Reserve Bank's inflation fight with Fisher Funds Management's David McLeish
If implemented ACT's immigration policy could lead to a strong surge in immigration
2nd Dec 22, 12:21pm
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If implemented ACT's immigration policy could lead to a strong surge in immigration
Moderation + warmth is proving to be a winning political combination, even in traditionally conservative electorates, writes Chris Trotter
28th Nov 22, 7:20am
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Moderation + warmth is proving to be a winning political combination, even in traditionally conservative electorates, writes Chris Trotter
Coalitions, kingmakers and a Rugby World Cup: The calculations already influencing next year’s NZ election
27th Nov 22, 6:00am
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Coalitions, kingmakers and a Rugby World Cup: The calculations already influencing next year’s NZ election
ACT's immigration policy would make it easier for employers to hire migrant workers and for migrants with residency to bring their parents to NZ
24th Nov 22, 11:16am
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ACT's immigration policy would make it easier for employers to hire migrant workers and for migrants with residency to bring their parents to NZ
Katharine Moody casts an eye over the Government's 'cumbersome' RMA reform bills saying they're a base worth sticking with
23rd Nov 22, 11:22am
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Katharine Moody casts an eye over the Government's 'cumbersome' RMA reform bills saying they're a base worth sticking with
Nick Munn argues parliament now has to justify keeping the voting age at 18 – it’s a hard argument to make
22nd Nov 22, 2:15pm
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Nick Munn argues parliament now has to justify keeping the voting age at 18 – it’s a hard argument to make
What the film-maker Michael Moore understands, writes Chris Trotter, is that, while there may no longer be enough good men to save the American Republic, there are more than enough good women
14th Nov 22, 6:43am
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What the film-maker Michael Moore understands, writes Chris Trotter, is that, while there may no longer be enough good men to save the American Republic, there are more than enough good women
Opposition's shock at Orr's reappointment signals the end of an era of Reserve Bank independence, and that's ok because it was bound to happen post QE
9th Nov 22, 12:08pm
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Opposition's shock at Orr's reappointment signals the end of an era of Reserve Bank independence, and that's ok because it was bound to happen post QE
Opposition leader and potential Finance Minister say they're 'shocked and appalled' Orr was reappointed Governor
8th Nov 22, 12:23pm
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Opposition leader and potential Finance Minister say they're 'shocked and appalled' Orr was reappointed Governor
PM says banks not demonstrating 'social license' by repeatedly making very high profits, but does not have policy options; instead says banks 'should take a long hard look at themselves'
7th Nov 22, 6:11pm
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PM says banks not demonstrating 'social license' by repeatedly making very high profits, but does not have policy options; instead says banks 'should take a long hard look at themselves'
Jacinda Ardern is, indisputably, New Zealand’s foremost impresario of political verbiage, writes Chris Trotter
7th Nov 22, 7:58am
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Jacinda Ardern is, indisputably, New Zealand’s foremost impresario of political verbiage, writes Chris Trotter
Finance Minister notes five years since Labour won power, highlighting economic growth, low unemployment and house building; says inflation has peaked and will fall
25th Oct 22, 6:47pm
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Finance Minister notes five years since Labour won power, highlighting economic growth, low unemployment and house building; says inflation has peaked and will fall
Liz Truss resigns as Britain's prime minister: the five causes of her downfall explained
22nd Oct 22, 9:31am
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Liz Truss resigns as Britain's prime minister: the five causes of her downfall explained
Chris Trotter assesses the weekend's local government election results, looking at how 'the Right' won and lessons for 'the Left'
10th Oct 22, 8:07am
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Chris Trotter assesses the weekend's local government election results, looking at how 'the Right' won and lessons for 'the Left'
The Opportunities Party proposes a new $15,000 tax free threshold as part of a major rebalancing of the tax system
3rd Oct 22, 12:30pm
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The Opportunities Party proposes a new $15,000 tax free threshold as part of a major rebalancing of the tax system
The Brits and the Kiwis have seen this supply-side economics movie before. They know how it ends. Second time around, they may not be quite so willing to pick up the tab
3rd Oct 22, 7:37am
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The Brits and the Kiwis have seen this supply-side economics movie before. They know how it ends. Second time around, they may not be quite so willing to pick up the tab
Chris Trotter says the key to the growth of right-wing nationalists has the been the abject failure of the formerly dominant Left. The vacuum created has seen the rise and fall of many far-right experiments
26th Sep 22, 9:54am
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Chris Trotter says the key to the growth of right-wing nationalists has the been the abject failure of the formerly dominant Left. The vacuum created has seen the rise and fall of many far-right experiments