Professor Dutta ducks below the parapet
In fact a crucial question that I would put to Dutta, in the unlikely event that we meet face to face, is this: Why is he here? Why choose to live in New Zealand when he clearly finds this country so vile?
How NZ First might “take back our country”
In addition, Peters and co have never been deterred by accusations of “racism” or “race-baiting” – spinning them as yet more proof of the “liberal elite” arrogantly and unfairly defending privilege and the status quo.
Should you trust Winston Peters?
Even the PM is not convinced NZ First will shun Labour
Chris Hipkins failed to prevent the Kiri Allan tragedy
Kiri Allan’s downfall on Sunday night didn’t come out of the blue – the politician had been in trouble numerous times this year.
A Preventable Political Car Crash
Human failure is not unusual, none of us live lives of blameless excellence and Allan’s shoes are as clay filled as anyone’s.
Hipkins betrays Three Waters promise
A law change emphasises Labour’s contempt for non-Maori
Chris Hipkins and educational failure
Education is not only essential to foster a sense of self-worth and provide a useful knowledge of the world; educated people can make a huge difference to an isolated small country.
Captain’s Call
When political leaders issue a Captain’s Call, they are effectively inviting their parliamentary colleagues to either back them or sack them.
Labour keeps the status quo on tax, but has it shot itself in the foot?
But it’s a terrible move for Labour’s progressive reputation and standing. Voters who want to see progress made on inequality, poverty, and a genuinely transformational leftwing government after 14 October will be severely disillusioned.
The PM pushes old-time religion
While Luxon is pilloried for his religious views, Hipkins is busy inserting Māori spirituality into science.