Politics
Chris Trotter says the end of one era in New Zealand broadcasting, and the beginning of another, is being met with widespread public indifference
5th Sep 22, 8:18am
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Chris Trotter says the end of one era in New Zealand broadcasting, and the beginning of another, is being met with widespread public indifference
Revenue Minister says he's embarrassed furore over KiwiSaver 'tax grab' forced backdown decision before lunchtime; blames headlines, small funds who didn't back it and banks defending profits
31st Aug 22, 4:31pm
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Revenue Minister says he's embarrassed furore over KiwiSaver 'tax grab' forced backdown decision before lunchtime; blames headlines, small funds who didn't back it and banks defending profits
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Govt dumps plan to extend GST to funds management fees after criticism & National leader Luxon saying he would unwind it
31st Aug 22, 11:22am
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Govt dumps plan to extend GST to funds management fees after criticism & National leader Luxon saying he would unwind it
Guy Trafford wishes any Government would trust voters with a longer term vision executed with open transparency. He suspects voters would respect such an approach, rather than them ramming through changes within their 3 year cycle
30th Aug 22, 11:44am
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Guy Trafford wishes any Government would trust voters with a longer term vision executed with open transparency. He suspects voters would respect such an approach, rather than them ramming through changes within their 3 year cycle
Chris Trotter asks: Why is this government so determined to shut-up, shut-down, and shut-out the Right?
29th Aug 22, 8:11am
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Chris Trotter asks: Why is this government so determined to shut-up, shut-down, and shut-out the Right?
Bernard Hickey argues the latest migration loosening emphasises how hard it is for NZ Inc to kick its low wage, low investment, low tax and high land price habits
24th Aug 22, 6:35am
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Bernard Hickey argues the latest migration loosening emphasises how hard it is for NZ Inc to kick its low wage, low investment, low tax and high land price habits
We are living in a political culture unmoored to anything more edifying than the petty priorities of personal ambition – writes Chris Trotter
22nd Aug 22, 9:36am
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We are living in a political culture unmoored to anything more edifying than the petty priorities of personal ambition – writes Chris Trotter
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub on what's going on in the housing market and why he's now optimistic about housing
19th Aug 22, 11:08am
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Economist Shamubeel Eaqub on what's going on in the housing market and why he's now optimistic about housing
To understand Winston Peters and the New Zealand First Foundation is to understand how things really work
16th Aug 22, 9:56am
To understand Winston Peters and the New Zealand First Foundation is to understand how things really work
Chris Trotter gives his take on Stuff Circuit’s Fire and Fury documentary
Luxon drops initial backing of Uffindell, stands down Tauranga MP after new bullying and violence allegations surface
10th Aug 22, 7:29am
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Luxon drops initial backing of Uffindell, stands down Tauranga MP after new bullying and violence allegations surface
New National MP for Tauranga admits he hit and bullied others, on top of assault at Kings College
9th Aug 22, 1:13pm
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New National MP for Tauranga admits he hit and bullied others, on top of assault at Kings College
Poll shows National/ACT could govern alone, but revelations new MP beat up a kid cloud the news
8th Aug 22, 8:07pm
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Poll shows National/ACT could govern alone, but revelations new MP beat up a kid cloud the news
'Bills' by LunchMoney Lewis, writes Chris Trotter, must be the all-time strangest theme-song ever chosen by a National Party leader
8th Aug 22, 7:32am
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'Bills' by LunchMoney Lewis, writes Chris Trotter, must be the all-time strangest theme-song ever chosen by a National Party leader
TOP Leader Raf Manji says an inquiry into the RBNZ's Covid-19 response could help establish a blueprint for managing future crises
7th Aug 22, 6:00am
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TOP Leader Raf Manji says an inquiry into the RBNZ's Covid-19 response could help establish a blueprint for managing future crises
The critical question confronting New Zealand, writes Chris Trotter, is whether we any longer have the resources to repair our physical and human infrastructure?
1st Aug 22, 8:09am
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The critical question confronting New Zealand, writes Chris Trotter, is whether we any longer have the resources to repair our physical and human infrastructure?
Gareth Vaughan argues politics isn't the reason we should have a review, or inquiry, into the RBNZ's monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic
29th Jul 22, 11:32am
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Gareth Vaughan argues politics isn't the reason we should have a review, or inquiry, into the RBNZ's monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Bernard Hickey suggests some terms of reference for a truly independent inquiry into the Reserve Bank's 'tidal wave of cash' unleashed in 2020 and 2021
28th Jul 22, 1:07pm
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Bernard Hickey suggests some terms of reference for a truly independent inquiry into the Reserve Bank's 'tidal wave of cash' unleashed in 2020 and 2021
The Greens loathing of majorities is attributable to their unshakeable conviction that their party’s view of the world is the only correct one. Greens are elitists, writes Chris Trotter, and proud of it
25th Jul 22, 7:14am
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The Greens loathing of majorities is attributable to their unshakeable conviction that their party’s view of the world is the only correct one. Greens are elitists, writes Chris Trotter, and proud of it
Any normal candidate would have run a mile from Guy Williams, rightly fearing the humiliation the comedian would be straining every muscle to inflict upon his victim. But, as Chris Trotter writes, Leo Molloy is not a normal candidate
18th Jul 22, 8:00am
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Any normal candidate would have run a mile from Guy Williams, rightly fearing the humiliation the comedian would be straining every muscle to inflict upon his victim. But, as Chris Trotter writes, Leo Molloy is not a normal candidate
Bernard Hickey suggests a bipartisan deal to ensure any decision to unleash a migration surge happens as well as the long-required surge in infrastructure investment
16th Jul 22, 9:30am
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Bernard Hickey suggests a bipartisan deal to ensure any decision to unleash a migration surge happens as well as the long-required surge in infrastructure investment
‘They’re nice to me, I’m nice to them’: new research sheds light on what motivates political party donors in New Zealand
11th Jul 22, 1:51pm
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‘They’re nice to me, I’m nice to them’: new research sheds light on what motivates political party donors in New Zealand
PM Jacinda Ardern convinced Australia's new Labor PM Anthony Albanese to put NZers in Australia on pathway to citizenship. That may accelerate the brain drain
11th Jul 22, 9:55am
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PM Jacinda Ardern convinced Australia's new Labor PM Anthony Albanese to put NZers in Australia on pathway to citizenship. That may accelerate the brain drain
What our history really teaches us, writes Chris Trotter, is that the politicians who most often win New Zealand elections, are the ones who promise Kiwis to keep as much as possible about their country exactly the same
11th Jul 22, 8:00am
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What our history really teaches us, writes Chris Trotter, is that the politicians who most often win New Zealand elections, are the ones who promise Kiwis to keep as much as possible about their country exactly the same
Nothing in politics is ever settled, writes Chris Trotter. The hands of history’s clock can go backwards, as well as forwards
4th Jul 22, 8:07am
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Nothing in politics is ever settled, writes Chris Trotter. The hands of history’s clock can go backwards, as well as forwards