Public Policy

Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?

Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?

The Government shortlists proposals to import LNG in Taranaki with plans to sign a contract by mid-year, Energy Minister Simon Watts says

The Government shortlists proposals to import LNG in Taranaki with plans to sign a contract by mid-year, Energy Minister Simon Watts says

Landslides are New Zealand’s deadliest natural hazard. Tom Robinson asks why we still tolerate the risk

Landslides are New Zealand’s deadliest natural hazard. Tom Robinson asks why we still tolerate the risk

Chris Trotter says there are 'heaps' of lessons New Zealanders can learn from what is unfolding in the United Kingdom

Chris Trotter says there are 'heaps' of lessons New Zealanders can learn from what is unfolding in the United Kingdom

On the cusp of Waitangi Day, Hipkins offers 90s nostalgia, Luxon offers management jargon. Neither are ready for the complexity politics actually demands, Natalia Albert argues

On the cusp of Waitangi Day, Hipkins offers 90s nostalgia, Luxon offers management jargon. Neither are ready for the complexity politics actually demands, Natalia Albert argues

Can One Nation turn its polling hype into seats in parliament? History shows it will struggle

Can One Nation turn its polling hype into seats in parliament? History shows it will struggle

New Zealand’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: Mark Kirby on how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture

New Zealand’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: Mark Kirby on how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture

Antipodean politicians will either construct a post-neoliberal future or see their own futures sliding away

Antipodean politicians will either construct a post-neoliberal future or see their own futures sliding away

Steve Symon, who chaired the Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious & Organised Crime, details the plan to make NZ the hardest place for organised crime to operate

Steve Symon, who chaired the Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious & Organised Crime, details the plan to make NZ the hardest place for organised crime to operate

Lee Jong-Wha advises China's leaders to take advantage of its resilience to address growth-stifling imbalances

Lee Jong-Wha advises China's leaders to take advantage of its resilience to address growth-stifling imbalances

Stephen Roach thinks the move towards personalised leadership blurs the distinction between countries' political systems

Stephen Roach thinks the move towards personalised leadership blurs the distinction between countries' political systems

Fossil fuels are doomed – and Trump can’t save them, Wesley Morgan says

Fossil fuels are doomed – and Trump can’t save them, Wesley Morgan says

After more than two decades, National’s Judith Collins will leave politics to head the Law Commission from mid-2026

After more than two decades, National’s Judith Collins will leave politics to head the Law Commission from mid-2026

'Tight control of discretionary government spending': Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Budget 2026 will focus on 'supporting the delivery of core public services'

'Tight control of discretionary government spending': Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Budget 2026 will focus on 'supporting the delivery of core public services'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces $1.2 million to support regions impacted by extreme weather events through mayoral relief funds, says there is a strong case for an independent government inquiry

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces $1.2 million to support regions impacted by extreme weather events through mayoral relief funds, says there is a strong case for an independent government inquiry