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Can New Zealanders design something better than a system in which the people who came here second always win, and the people who were here first always lose?

Can New Zealanders design something better than a system in which the people who came here second always win, and the people who were here first always lose?

Richard Shaw says NZ governments enjoy an ‘executive paradise’ – and a longer parliamentary term won’t change that

Richard Shaw says NZ governments enjoy an ‘executive paradise’ – and a longer parliamentary term won’t change that

Now a focus of national debate, the Pandora's box of ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill exposes deep society division, the dangers of both judicial activism, and populist referenda. Ross Stitt thinks we should heed the ugly lessons of Australia's failed Voice

Now a focus of national debate, the Pandora's box of ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill exposes deep society division, the dangers of both judicial activism, and populist referenda. Ross Stitt thinks we should heed the ugly lessons of Australia's failed Voice

Preliminary referendum results: 65% of voters support legalising euthanasia; 46% support legalising recreational cannabis use; Labour won't pursue other drug law reform

Preliminary referendum results: 65% of voters support legalising euthanasia; 46% support legalising recreational cannabis use; Labour won't pursue other drug law reform

Yes/No question on cannabis referendum at 2020 election to be based on draft legislation that proposes users must be 20+

Yes/No question on cannabis referendum at 2020 election to be based on draft legislation that proposes users must be 20+

Ardern assures any MMP threshold changes wouldn't take effect in 2020 election, despite Little hours earlier saying they could; Bridges says changes would need cross-party support

Ardern assures any MMP threshold changes wouldn't take effect in 2020 election, despite Little hours earlier saying they could; Bridges says changes would need cross-party support

Option A, designed by Kyle Lockwood, wins the first Flag Referendum

Option A, designed by Kyle Lockwood, wins the first Flag Referendum

'I will be voting Yes in the SOE referendum' says Gareth Morgan. He explains why

'I will be voting Yes in the SOE referendum' says Gareth Morgan. He explains why

Opinion: The time is right to break the impasse and raise the superannuation age

Opinion: The time is right to break the impasse and raise the superannuation age