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National leaks again
Written By: - Date published: 7:33 am, October 6th, 2020 - 62 comments
A highly critical email about Judith Collins written by National Maungakiekie MP Denise Lee has been leaked and indicates that National’s Auckland policy was made on the hoof and without reference to the person in caucus with actual responsibility for the subject.
Labour’s Hefty Carrot-And-Stick For Water
Written By: - Date published: 8:37 am, August 31st, 2020 - 16 comments
New Zealand’s local and regional councils have been given until August 31 2020 to sign up to a ginormous fund that would help them improve their water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The implications for them doing this are significant and could see the end of Council control of the supply of water.
What Now Phil Goff?
Written By: - Date published: 1:19 pm, August 17th, 2020 - 36 comments
The Chief Executive of Watercare Raveen Jaduram has resigned. With Auckland Council’s recent Council Controlled Organisation review having been concluded and the recommendations released is this the opportunity to require meaningful change of Watercare?
How to kill the car
Written By: - Date published: 7:17 am, April 29th, 2020 - 45 comments
What would you do so that instead of wandering endlessly through tilt-slab monstrosities soaked in 80s music and fluorescent lighting, surrounded by oppressed minimum-wage slaves who hate being there and you hating being there worried about your wheeled asset damaged in their carpark instead you get freedom?
How Covid-19 is smashing councils
Written By: - Date published: 9:23 am, April 26th, 2020 - 69 comments
Just as most industries in New Zealand are firing thousands of people to cut costs, local government is getting ready to do the same.
Pure clear water
Written By: - Date published: 7:15 am, February 21st, 2020 - 44 comments
It’s probably time to notice why Jones’ Provincial Growth Fund had to step in and provide several million of funding to patch up the water supply emergency in Northland.
Brittle cities
Written By: - Date published: 7:30 am, October 29th, 2019 - 10 comments
It is pretty hard to miss a variety of cities around the world going nuts for apparently minor offences.
The Government-Auckland relationship
Written By: - Date published: 1:22 pm, October 25th, 2019 - 26 comments
The Sky City National Convention Centre fire brings the Government Auckland relationship to a very sharp edge. It was tense before. It’s worse now.
Will online voting solve the turnout problem
Written By: - Date published: 12:52 pm, October 8th, 2019 - 38 comments
Auckland Council voting returns are very low. But is the problem voter apathy or is our postal system not up to scratch? And will digital voting be a panacea?
C&R candidate says something really offensive and stupid
Written By: - Date published: 2:08 pm, October 3rd, 2019 - 21 comments
A Whau Community and Resident Local Board candidate has apologised for using racist slurs against a minority group and accusing them of engaging in widespread fraud. But despite his apology an C&R spokesperson has doubled down on his original statements.
Monorail!
Written By: - Date published: 9:08 am, September 16th, 2019 - 26 comments
Auckland mayoral candidate Craig Lord has announced a policy that may turn the campaign on its head. Or may not.
The Free Speech Coalition goes to court
Written By: - Date published: 9:02 am, September 5th, 2019 - 70 comments
Jordan Williams and the Free Speech Coalition are in the High Court protecting the rights of Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux to express views the details of which Mr Williams does not know.
Bye bye Banks
Written By: - Date published: 12:35 pm, July 26th, 2019 - 8 comments
John Banks has announced that he will not be standing for Auckland’s mayoralty.
The return of Banks?
Written By: - Date published: 11:47 am, July 14th, 2019 - 28 comments
John Banks is reported to be considering another run at the Auckland mayoralty.
Tamihere has some strange friends
Written By: - Date published: 8:02 am, February 26th, 2019 - 20 comments
John Tamihere has been endorsed by Jordan Williams for Auckland’s mayoralty. And his campaign has commissioned the Taxpayers Union to do a cost cutting exercise.
Roastbusters redux
Written By: - Date published: 9:46 am, January 27th, 2019 - 92 comments
One of the Roastbusters this week has talked publicly about what happened in an apparent attempt to start a music career. And John Tamihere has started his Mayoral campaign having to answer questions about his attitude to what happened.
Simon who?
Written By: - Date published: 7:52 am, November 22nd, 2018 - 43 comments
National MP Simon O’Connor is thinking of a tilt at Auckland’s mayoralty.
RIP Penny Bright
Written By: - Date published: 8:11 am, October 5th, 2018 - 33 comments
Veteran Auckland political activist Penny Bright has died.
National wants to add to Auckland’s gridlock
Written By: - Date published: 4:11 pm, May 2nd, 2018 - 16 comments
National has promised to overturn Auckland’s Regional Fuel Tax. But has no proposal for how the funding will be replaced.
The Big Auckland Transport announcement
Written By: - Date published: 1:30 pm, April 26th, 2018 - 39 comments
Minister Phil Twyford and Mayor Phil Goff announced the ATAP, the transport programme for Auckland for the next ten years. At $28 billion it is the largest civil infrastructure programme since World War II.
A storm is coming
Written By: - Date published: 11:04 am, February 12th, 2018 - 65 comments
A big storm is set to hit Auckland next week. And it won’t be the last.
Auckland Council by election hypocrisy alert
Written By: - Date published: 11:03 am, January 22nd, 2018 - 13 comments
The National candidate for the Maungakiekie Tamaki Auckland Council by election is complaining that if the Labour candidate wins it will trigger a costly by election. But he is ignoring the fact that the three current by elections have all been caused by National endorsed local government representatives resigning.
Is it time to Nationalise Auckland?
Written By: - Date published: 8:51 am, January 13th, 2018 - 52 comments
It has been a decade now since Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide proposed amalgamating all of Auckland’s city councils into one enormous entity by dumping much of the Royal Commission’s proposals. Well it’s time to hold its results to account.
Just vote – Auckland Council version
Written By: - Date published: 8:00 am, September 18th, 2016 - 31 comments
It is local government election time. If you want to vote for progressive candidates these are some suggestions.
The Mayoral candidates and the living wage proposal
Written By: - Date published: 9:00 am, September 4th, 2016 - 29 comments
I attended the Living Wage People’s assembly this week in St Matthews in the City. The idea behind the meeting was to get Mayoral and Waitemata ward candidates to express their views on the living wage proposal as well as improved public transport services and rental accommodation standards. The organiser was Living Wage Aotearoa who have been […]
Auckland Unitary Plan
Written By: - Date published: 10:40 am, July 27th, 2016 - 19 comments
Auckland’s Unitary Plan will be available on the web at 1:30pm today, with a tool for checking the impact on any Auckland address.
How to wreck a busway
Written By: - Date published: 1:30 pm, July 19th, 2016 - 20 comments
The Government’s proposal to allow hybrid vehicles to use bus lanes is not only crazy but they did not talk to local authorities before doing so.
Can We Support Phil Goff for Auckland Mayor?
Written By: - Date published: 9:00 am, June 21st, 2016 - 59 comments
Every year, Auckland is more of New Zealand. More of its real estate risk, more of its social problems, more of its productivity drag. Just more. And hence more of its politics. This government has long since abandoned policy coherence over any Auckland issue: housing, immigration, innovation, transport, electricity, youth employment, poverty, public health, growth, […]
Strategic Arse Elbow
Written By: - Date published: 7:46 am, June 2nd, 2016 - 135 comments
Today at about the same time the Government will turn the first sod of the city rail link and then announce more urban sprawl for Auckland. This is the most massive policy and programme contradiction in a lifetime.
Leggett does a runner
Written By: - Date published: 5:58 pm, March 11th, 2016 - 16 comments
Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett says he will announce his decision about running for Mayor of Wellington at a launch later this month. It sounds like he has already made up his mind about what he is running for; the real question is what is he running from?
Supercity IT cost blowout
Written By: - Date published: 7:02 am, March 2nd, 2016 - 70 comments
The real costs of the Auckland IT merger are at least six times higher than National’s original $200 million estimate. This significantly alters the economic case that was made for the “supercity”. Was National’s estimate deliberately wrong, or was it just incompetent?
- Chris Hipkins Sole Nominee For Labour Party Leader
Chris Hipkins is the sole nominee to become the Labour Party Leader, Labour Whip Duncan Webb announced this morning. “The Labour Party caucus will meet at 1pm on Sunday to endorse the nomination and confirm Chris Hipkins as Party Leader,” Duncan ...3 days ago - 'An Upper Hutt boy gets to be Prime Minister'
In his maiden speech, Chris Hipkins described himself as a "genuine Hutt boy", how have his constituents reacted to the news he is the next Prime Minister? ...3 days ago - ‘Energised and enthusiastic’: incoming PM Hipkins speaks
Chris Hipkins says he is “humbled and honoured” by caucus support for his candidacy to become the next leader of the Labour Party and then prime minister. Speaking to media on the parliamentary forecourt, he said he was “energised and enthusiastic about the challenge and “looking forward to getting into ...3 days ago - ‘The guy just lives for DIY’: What to expect from Prime Minister Chris HipkinsThe ‘Mr Fix-it’ label applies to both home and politics, says Iain Lees-Galloway, who worked alongside the incoming PM in cabinet. Grant Robertson has meanwhile lauded an ‘amazing dad’. The practical approach of incoming Labour leader and prime minister is epitomised by his enthusiasm for DIY projects. That’s the assessment ...3 days ago
- Live: New Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to address nationWatch live: The next Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is due to hold a media briefing after being selected by the Labour Party to replace Jacinda Ardern as leader. ...3 days ago
- Kiri Allan rules out bid for deputy PM roleKiri Allan is not running to be Chris Hipkins' deputy, RNZ understands. ...3 days ago
- The Hipkins bit of the conjecture about Labour’s leadership has been settled – now for the deput...
Buzz from the Beehive Because our hard-working Ministers of the Crown are engaged in Labour Party caucus stuff in Napier, no doubt jockeying to ensure they keep their jobs or get a better one, Point of Order was not surprised to find no fresh news on the Beehive website this ...3 days ago - Politicians react to news of Chris Hipkins as PMPoliticians across the divide have released statements of congratulations for Chris Hipkins as he takes on the role of prime minister. ...3 days ago
- Power Play: There's a new Chris in town …Power Play: New Zealand has a new prime minister - at least in name - just a few days after Jacinda Ardern announced her shock departure. ...3 days ago
- The extraordinary Twitter diary of Hanif KureishiHanif Kureishi is currently in hospital undergoing extensive treatment after a serious accident, chronicling the experience in a series of tremendously vivid tweets. Books editor Claire Mabey has been hanging on his every word. On the 7th of January, the acclaimed British writer Hanif Kureishi told his Twitter followers that he’d ...3 days ago
- The beginner’s guide to Chris Hipkins, our next prime ministerNew Zealand has a new prime minister. What’s his deal? With nominations closed and only one name on the ballot, Chris Hipkins from the Hutt will be the 41st prime minister of New Zealand. Here’s his backstory. He’s been a leader before New Zealand’s new prime minister has always had ...3 days ago
- ‘Genuine Hutt boy’ Chris Hipkins will be NZ’s next prime ministerNominations have closed, and there is only one name. Less than 48 hours after Jacinda Ardern shocked New Zealand and the world by announcing her resignation, her successor as Labour leader and prime minister has been revealed. When nominations closed at 9am today, there was only one Labour caucus member ...3 days ago
- Return to Treasure Island: Josh Kronfeld and Joe Cotton are back after 20 years at seaIt’s been nearly two decades since Josh Kronfeld and Joe Cotton washed up on the original Treasure Island. Tara Ward finds out what drew them back for Fans v Faves. There aren’t many New Zealand celebrities who have been buried alive on national television, but Josh Kronfeld and Joe Cotton ...3 days ago
- Chris Hipkins: From Head Boy to Prime MinisterChris "Chippy" Hipkins is set to become New Zealand's Prime Minister, following an announcement from the Labour Party this morning. ...3 days ago
- Who is Chris Hipkins, set to become New Zealand's newest Prime Minister?Chris Hipkins will become the next Prime Minister of New Zealand, after being the sole nominee for the Labour Party leadership. ...3 days ago
- Live: Chris Hipkins to become New Zealand's next Prime MinisterChris Hipkins is the sole nominee to become the Labour Party Leader, Labour Whip Duncan Webb announced this morning. Follow the RNZ liveblog for the latest. ...3 days ago
- Live: Who will be New Zealand's next Prime Minister?As the deadline looms for Labour's leadership contest, New Zealand's next Prime Minister could be known as soon as this morning. Follow the RNZ liveblog for the latest. ...3 days ago
- Are backyard chickens the answer to the egg crisis?Considering getting a few chooks to cope with the egg shortage? Here’s what you need to know before you do. In a suburban West Auckland backyard, a pecking order has been established. Despite being the smallest chicken, Ivy, a Brown Shaver, gets the first pick of food scraps, and has ...3 days ago
- Jacinda and the media: a very complicated relationshipFew prime ministers have ever been as popular or polarising as Jacinda Ardern – a reality expressed in the highs and lows of her media coverage, writes Duncan Greive. The first time I really saw Jacinda Ardern was around the start of 2017. The Spinoff had decided to host a ...3 days ago
- Deadline looms for MPs wishing to contest Labour leadershipLabour MPs are preparing to pick the country's next prime minister in what will be the party's first vote of its kind since 2017. ...3 days ago
- New Zealand’s next prime minister could be announced tomorrow morningNominations for the vacancy of Labour leader, and therefore presumptive prime minister to succeed Jacinda Ardern, close tomorrow morning at 9am. If there is just one nominee, which according to sources is more likely than not, that person will be formally endorsed as leader by caucus on Sunday. Critically, nominations ...3 days ago
- Jacinda Ardern resigns: Social media 'cesspit' blamed for growing threats, abuse towards p...While Jacinda Ardern did not cite it as one of the reasons she is quitting politics, there is little doubt it took a toll, according to her former chief of staff. ...3 days ago
- Stuff NowNext Political Poll Shows 41% Of Respondents Say Chris Hipkins Should Be Next Labour Leader14% say Ardern’s resignation may, or will change the way they vote The first poll since Jacinda Ardern’s resignation has given a strong endorsement to Chris Hipkins as the next leader of the Labour party. However, 39% of respondents said that knowing ...3 days ago
- Social Credit Leader Passes AwayThe leader of the Social Credit party, Chris Leitch, passed away this morning after a long battle with neck cancer. He is survived by his wife Anne, son Andrew, two stepdaughters Tracey and Darian, and brother Tim. Mr Leitch was a long time activist ...3 days ago
- How the Labour Party vote will work – and why we might know the next PM by SaturdayNominations for the position of Labour Party leader must be received by 9am Saturday and if there is only one nominee, that person's name will be made public. ...3 days ago
- Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation
RNZ News Aotearoa New Zealand has become hugely polarised and it is little wonder Jacinda Ardern has decided to call it a day, says Helen Clark. The former New Zealand prime minister and Labour Party leader is no stranger to the ups and downs of politics. However, she said current ...3 days ago - ‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacyANALYSIS: By Richard Shaw, Massey University Well, no one saw that coming. For those in New Zealand relieved that Christmas was over because it means politics resumes, this week held the promise of a cabinet reshuffle, the possible unveiling of some meaty new policy and — if we were really ...3 days ago
- The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’“History will judge Jacinda Ardern as a remarkable leader. She is genuinely kind and has an incredible intellect, she’s made more of a contribution than she will ever appreciate. I can’t help but feel like we need to find better ways to support women and mothers in politics.” – union ...3 days ago
- What is Chris Hipkins' record as he becomes a 'frontrunner' for prime minister roleOpinion - Chris Hipkins is a frontrunner to replace Jacinda Ardern, but he has an unfortunate tendency to play the man rather than the ball, writes Brigette Morten. ...3 days ago
- Communities look back on Jacinda Ardern's handling of crises: 'History will judge her well...From terrorism to a global pandemic, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's time in office has been punctuated with unparalleled tragedies. ...3 days ago
- TradeMe puts out the call for new PMWe’ve made it to the end of what turned out to be an extraordinarily busy news week – and it’s not over yet. This Sunday will see Labour’s caucus attempt to elect a new leader (and new prime minister). We’ll have coverage on the day, don’t you worry. In the ...3 days ago
- Labour’s leadership dilemmaExamples of the destruction caused by parties infighting in public abound. But that doesn’t make obsessive secrecy a good idea either. Like cardinals at a conclave choosing a new pope, the magic number for the Labour caucus is two-thirds. At least 43 MPs will need to back one candidate to ...3 days ago
- Ingredient of the week: CornCornfields hold versatile place in our collective imagination (wholesome, romantic, spooky…) And corn is equally adaptable in the kitchen: at home in soups, fritters, salsas and salads, on the BBQ or just with butter… mmmm… Oh, sweetcorn. The longer my mind lingers on this summery vegetable, the wilder the associations ...3 days ago
- The Friday Poem: ‘Ali dies of cancer and i am not allowed to visit’ by Lily HollowayA new poem by Lily Holloway. Ali dies of cancer and i am not allowed to visit Anxious in small groups, tetras will start nibbling at their tank-mates. I never see it happening. No piece of fin floating up, no bone stark against the charcoal filter. They must be swimming ...3 days ago
- Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why Jacinda Ardern’s resignation changes everythingAnalysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Why Jacinda Ardern’s resignation changes everything Political scientist, Dr Bryce Edwards. Should New Zealand have a snap election? That’s one of the questions arising out of the chaos of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s shock resignation. There’s an increased realisation that everything has changed, and ...3 days ago
- Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why Jacinda Ardern’s resignation changes everything
Dr Bryce Edwards writes: Should New Zealand have a snap election? That’s one of the questions arising out of the chaos of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s shock resignation. There’s an increased realisation that everything has changed, and the old plans and assumptions for election year have suddenly evaporated. ...3 days ago - The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending January 20The only published and available best-selling indie book chart in New Zealand is the top 10 sales list recorded every week at Unity Books’ stores in High St, Auckland, and Willis St, Wellington. AUCKLAND 1 Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (Faber & Faber, $29) This slim volume is ...3 days ago
- Megan Woods out of Labour leadership contestMegan Woods will not put herself forward to become Labour’s new leader, Stuff has reported. The senior cabinet minister was a long shot for the role, but had been in the conversation since Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation yesterday. It’s now likely to come down to ministers Chris Hipkins or ...3 days ago
- Jacinda Ardern’s greatest hits, volume oneThe soon-to-be-former prime minister has assumed many mantles and many monikers. DJ, play that song, because here are some of her greatest hits. Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern has had her name misspelt more times than seems humanly possible for someone whose moniker is extremely, bloody online. Her name, her job ...3 days ago
- A scourge of cockroaches might be among the culprits as commentators conjecture on the PM’s decisi...
Buzz from the Beehive There has been nothing fresh on the Beehive website, since Jacinda Ardern gave us a double whammy yesterday – the announcement of her resignation and the date (14 October) ... 3 days ago - Jacinda Ardern’s resignation: gender and the toll of strong, compassionate leadershipSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suze Wilson, Senior Lecturer, School of Management, Massey University Kerry Marshall/Getty Images “Uneasy is the head that wears the crown”, wrote Shakespeare, way back in the 1500s. It’s not a new idea that top-level leadership jobs are intensely stressful and ...3 days ago
- Ardern’s resignation: gender and the toll of strong, compassionate leadershipSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suze Wilson, Senior Lecturer, School of Management, Massey University Kerry Marshall/Getty Images “Uneasy is the head that wears the crown”, wrote Shakespeare, way back in the 1500s. It’s not a new idea that top-level leadership jobs are intensely stressful and ...3 days ago
- Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignationThe country has become hugely polarised and it is little wonder Jacinda Ardern has decided to call it a day, the former prime minister says. ...3 days ago
- New poll taken before Ardern resignation shows continued slide for LabourA new Taxpayer’s Union Curia poll released just a day after Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation shows a continued decline for the Labour Party. The poll was taken before yesterday’s news. The governing party has dropped to 31.7%, down 1.4 points. But while National retained a healthy lead – sitting ...3 days ago
- Clarke Gayford, journalists, among latest to be banned from entering RussiaAnother 31 New Zealanders, including the fiancé of the outgoing prime minister and a number of journalists, have been banned from entering Russia. According to a statement from Russia’s foreign ministry, the names were added to the list because of their part in a “Russophobic campaign of the ‘collective West'”. ...3 days ago
- Jacinda Ardern had working people's welfare at heart, union saysJacinda Ardern has overseen transformational changes for workers and deserves to be remembered as an outstanding leader, a union boss says. ...3 days ago
- Australia’s twice extended deadline for torture prevention is today, but we’ve missed it againSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andreea Lachsz, PhD Candidate, University of Technology Sydney Today marks the (already twice extended) deadline for Australia to meet its international obligation to implement torture prevention bodies. The role of these bodies is to monitor treatment and conditions in places where people ...4 days ago
- Would a law banning the Nazi salute be effective – or enforceable?Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Josh Roose, Associate Professor of Politics, Deakin University Amid the growing threat of far-right extremism in Australia, Victoria recently became the first state to ban the Nazi swastika, (known as the Hakenkreuz). Publicly displaying the symbol is now a criminal offence and ...4 days ago
- NZ Outdoors And Freedom Party Calls For A Snap Election To Let The People Decide"With change in the air, let's do New Zealand a favour and have a snap election'" says Sue Grey co-leader of the NZ Outdoors and Freedom Party. The last term of Jacinda's government has been extremely tumultuous. New Zealand has had enough. Its time to ...4 days ago
- Explainer: How New Zealand’s next prime minister will be chosenIt could be all over by Monday – or the process could drag out for months, writes constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis. Oh no! We’ve gone and broken our prime minister, that was careless of us! It is all somewhat “shocking but unsurprising”, to quote Aotearoa New Zealand’s finest summary ...4 days ago
- What do oranges, coffee grounds and seaweed have in common? They outshine cotton in sustainable fash...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rajkishore Nayak, Associate Professor , RMIT University Vietnam Shutterstock Ever considered the carbon footprint of manufacturing your favourite shirt? The average cotton shirt produces 2.1 kilograms of carbon dioxide – but a polyester shirt produces over twice as much ...4 days ago
- Victory Again For TEU Members – TEU Wins Case In Employment CourtThe Employment Court has ruled in favour of the Tertiary Education Union in legal action against Auckland University of Technology. The Court found that AUT had failed to abide by a compliance order issued by the Employment Relations Authority. Kaiwhakahaere ...4 days ago
- Victory Again For TEU Members – TEU Wins Case In Employment CourtThe Employment Court has ruled in favour of the Tertiary Education Union in legal action against Auckland University of Technology. The Court found that AUT had failed to abide by a compliance order issued by the Employment Relations Authority. Kaiwhakahaere ...4 days ago
- Why learning to surf can be great for your mental health, according to a psychologistSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lisa Olive, Senior Research Fellow & Clinical Psychologist, Deakin University Ferne Millen/Ocean Minds, Author provided Nothing clears the mind like going for a surf. With the escapism and simplicity of riding waves, it’s no secret that surfing feels good. ...4 days ago
- Why learning to surf can be great for your mental health, according to a psychologistSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lisa Olive, Senior Research Fellow & Clinical Psychologist, Deakin University Ferne Millen/Ocean Minds, Author provided Nothing clears the mind like going for a surf. With the escapism and simplicity of riding waves, it’s no secret that surfing feels good. ...4 days ago
- Analysis: Jacinda Ardern's resignation announcement has changed the political landscapeAnalysis - Jacinda Ardern's resignation announcement has turned politics on its head and Labour must now find a new leader capable of taking on National - an awesome undertaking in an election year, Peter Wilson writes. ...4 days ago
- NEW POLL: PM's Favourability Goes Negative While Labour Hits A Record LowFor the first time in the Taxpayers' Union – Curia poll, the Prime Minister's net favourability rating is negative. Outgoing PM Jacinda Ardern’s rating has dropped 4 points compared to last month from +3% to -1%. Back in September 2021, she was ...4 days ago
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- International Migration: November 2022International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migration Provisional estimates for the year ended November 2022 compared with the ...4 days ago
- Ardern feeling ‘range of emotions’ after decision to quitJacinda Ardern has no regrets over her shock decision to step aside. The prime minister briefly spoke to media at Hawke’s Bay airport today and, as the Herald reported, said she had slept well last night “for the first time in a long time”. She added: “But still a range of ...4 days ago
- Leadership contest begins behind closed doorsIt’s Friday, January 20 and welcome to The Spinoff’s live updates. I’m Stewart Sowman-Lund. Get in touch with me on [email protected] What you need to know Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation as prime minister. She will leave the role no later than February 7 – and it ...4 days ago
- Learning to run againLike so many others, Mad Chapman has tried to become ‘a runner’ many times over many years, getting as far as completing a marathon in 2018. But the bursts of inspiration never stuck around for long – until now. I don’t really like to say that I have run a ...4 days ago
- Gung hei fat choi! Eight ways to celebrate Lunar New Year without being a dickheadThe Lunar New Year is this Sunday, January 22, the first day of the year of the rabbit. Ruth Oy Har Agnew has some tips for marking the occasion in a fun but respectful way. Chinese New Year has always been an important celebration in my NZ Chinese Pākehā family, ...4 days ago
- Biden joins chorus of global messages to outgoing ArdernUS president Joe Biden has joined the chorus of international tributes to outgoing prime minister Jacinda Ardern. In a tweet, Biden thanked Ardern for strengthening the partnership between the United States and Aotearoa. “Your stewardship in advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific was crucial – I look forward to deepening ...4 days ago
- Community Council AotearoaWe propose creating a Community Council with the job of re-constituting the relationship between government and the community so that communities regain their right to a proper voice in politics. ...4 days ago
- Country facing more pain with or without Ardern – Christopher LuxonThe lives of ordinary people will not be changed by Jacinda Ardern quitting as prime minister, the National leader says. ...4 days ago
- Geoffrey Miller: Jacinda Ardern's outsized New Zealand foreign policy legacyWhile all prime ministers travel internationally, Ardern's calendar was fuller than most - despite the pandemic. ...4 days ago
- In the face of China’s “coercive tendencies”, is it time for NZ to shape its own “Indo-Pac...
Earlier this week Point of Order carried a post by Geoffrey Miller on how Japan under a new security blueprint is doubling its defence spending. The plans see Japan buying up advanced weaponry – including long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US – and spending more on ...4 days ago - Helen Clark latest to thank Ardern – but concerned ‘vitriol’ drove her from officeFormer prime minister Helen Clark has spoken of the sadness she felt upon learning of Jacinda Ardern’s resignation. A long time supporter and confidante of Ardern, Clark wrote on Instagram that she was in Europe when she learnt of the news. “Her legacy is very significant, and my overwhelming feeling ...4 days ago
- An open letter to justice minister Kiri Allan: the LGBTQIA+ community is in dire need of hate speech...Amid a climate of vandalism and hostility, comes a plea to the government not to exclude the LGBTQIA+ community from the proposed hate speech law reform. Tēnā koe Ms Allan, and NZ Labour MPs. This letter is an expression of the greatest concern regarding the proposed withdrawal of protections for ...4 days ago
- Luxon, Shaw discuss whether female politicians suffer worse abuseThere’s one thread that’s filtered through a lot of coverage of Jacinda Ardern’s resignation over the past 24 hours and that has been regarding the level of vitriol and abuse faced by the prime minister during her tenure. The Covid-19 pandemic has clearly exacerbated that, with the protest at parliament ...4 days ago
- Māoridom reflects on Jacinda Ardern's premiership with mixed emotionsSeveral Māori leaders across the motu reflected on the prime minister's achievements after she announced her resignation on Thursday afternoon. ...4 days ago
- Timeline: The meteoric rise of Jacinda Ardern and her bombshell resignationOver the past five-and-a-half years, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern dealt with a natural disaster, a terror attack and a global pandemic. ...4 days ago
- EMERGENCY PODCAST: Jacinda Ardern resignsAn out-of-gas Jacinda Ardern is standing down as prime minister. What prompted the decision, what legacy will she leave, who is in the running to succeed her, and what does it all mean for election year? Toby Manhire, Annabelle Lee-Mather and Ben Thomas race from their own caucus retreat into ...4 days ago
- The Bulletin: What happens next?It’s hard to imagine the Labour party wanting anything but a very clean transition. They remain the disciplined caucus of the last five and a half years. Given the party’s current polling, a protracted and public battle would not help matters. But a new leader must be found and this ...4 days ago
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