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EPMU endorses Andrew Little for Labour leader

Written By: notices and features - Date published: 9:07 am, October 20th, 2014 - 67 comments

The EPMU have just announced they’re endorsing Andrew Little for Labour leader.

Labour’s Leadership campaign heats up

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 7:44 am, October 20th, 2014 - 101 comments

The Labour leadership campaign is now under way and the first meet the candidates meetings are scheduled for this week.

To arms!

Written By: Guest post - Date published: 12:43 pm, October 18th, 2014 - 49 comments

We are about go to war partnered with multiple armies, none of whom is a champion of any of our democratic values of fairness, equality, human rights, or impartial justice. Meanwhile one in ten of us is about to be evicted from our state house home and put into the streets. Labour’s leadership candidates are silent in the media..

Sherman Cunliffe

Written By: Bunji - Date published: 8:50 pm, October 17th, 2014 - 308 comments

Surely this should put Paddy Gower and co to bed once and for all. With great grace despite Shearer’s baiting, and with great clarity, Cunliffe has declared he will never seek the Labour leadership again. It was Shermanesque. Now surely he can get on with using his great talent for Labour and not have him […]

Which West Wing politicians do the Labour Leadership candidates most closely resemble?

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 8:25 pm, October 17th, 2014 - 14 comments

So which West Wing politician do the current Labour Leadership candidates most closely resemble? Dedicated to one of the best political activists I know.

The final field

Written By: Anthony R0bins - Date published: 8:18 am, October 15th, 2014 - 61 comments

Well, the list of Labour leadership contenders has defied the predictions of the pundits (myself included). Here’s my 2c on the final field.

David Parker – my choice for Leader

Written By: Mike Smith - Date published: 7:12 am, October 15th, 2014 - 199 comments

Heavyweight Cabinet experience, strong egalitarian values, a cool debater, with a passion for manufacturing and a high-value economy, a good deal of steel and with an open mind and a twinkle in his eye – these are the reasons why I support David Parker for Labour Party Leader.

And then there were four

Written By: notices and features - Date published: 4:21 pm, October 14th, 2014 - 173 comments

Twitter is suggesting that Nanaia Mahuta will enter Labour’s leadership race. Update: Her candidacy is confirmed.

On the unruly parts of the Labour caucus

Written By: lprent - Date published: 1:17 pm, October 14th, 2014 - 105 comments

It has been disappointing in the last few days to see the lack of respect that some of the Labour politicians on the right of the caucus have for the policy of restraint requested by the party. It appears they see themselves to be above such restraints.

The power & the pressure

Written By: karol - Date published: 11:00 am, October 14th, 2014 - 115 comments

We need a new green left direction, now and for the future. A future Labour-Green-Mana coalition government could provide such a direction. The original NZ Values Party Manifesto provides an important Blueprint.

Dear David Shearer

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 8:51 am, October 14th, 2014 - 278 comments

David Shearer has chosen to publicly call for unity while at the same time attacking David Cunliffe and the concept that Labour’s leadership should be representative.

Some thoughts on David Cunliffe’s withdrawal

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 2:30 pm, October 13th, 2014 - 111 comments

Some personal comments on news today that David Cunliffe has withdrawn from the Labour leadership contest.

David Cunliffe announces withdrawal from the Labour Party leadership contest

Written By: notices and features - Date published: 2:11 pm, October 13th, 2014 - 336 comments

Statement from David Cunliffe I am today announcing that I have decided not to nominate for the 2014 Labour Party leadership contest. It has been a hard decision to make but it is one that I believe is in the best interests of the wider Labour Party. There is so much work to do on […]

Cunliffe to pull out?

Written By: notices and features - Date published: 12:35 pm, October 13th, 2014 - 154 comments

Only a rumour at this stage…

Q&A with Andrew Little

Written By: Guest post - Date published: 2:45 pm, October 12th, 2014 - 188 comments

I’d like to say thanks to the Standard for hosting me today. I’ve always enjoyed robust political meetings and I’m a firm believer in fronting up and answering the hard questions. Labour is a great party. Our movement’s values are values that New Zealanders share – we’re a party and a nation that believes deeply […]

Q&A with Andrew Little 3pm Sunday

Written By: lprent - Date published: 8:38 pm, October 10th, 2014 - 39 comments

At 3pm on Sunday, Andrew Little will be on The Standard for discussion with questions from our audience of ardent left-wingers, greens, those who are just interested, and the odd troll with a fenestration obsession.

Progressive social media

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 9:27 am, October 10th, 2014 - 70 comments

Now that the dust is settling on the 2014 general election it is a good time for progressives to review our and our opponents’ use of social media and what can be done better. And how do we respond effectively to the approach of the right which is now thanks to Nicky Hager painstakingly clear.

Then there were three

Written By: notices and features - Date published: 11:19 am, October 9th, 2014 - 345 comments

Andrew Little has formally announced that he is also seeking the Labour Party leadership.

Labour Day essay competition (Southern)

Written By: notices and features - Date published: 1:49 pm, October 7th, 2014 - 12 comments

“Labour Day is a public holiday celebrated on the fourth Monday of every October. What important events, conflicts and values in history does Labour Day signify? What lessons from that are especially relevant to young New Zealanders working and studying today?”

About those other police complaints …

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 6:51 pm, October 6th, 2014 - 52 comments

Police action in obtaining a warrant to search Nicky Hager’s home in politically charged circumstances raises issues why in other politically charged incidents no similar action has been undertaken.

On Navel Gazing and Looking Out.

Written By: Bill - Date published: 2:38 pm, October 6th, 2014 - 63 comments

As the NZ Labour Party stands on the cusp of some soul searching, it might want to note that there are alternatives to pointless navel gazing.

Mediawatch on the media orgy

Written By: notices and features - Date published: 10:51 am, October 6th, 2014 - 12 comments

RNZ’s Mediawatch is a bright spot in the media wilderness! This weekend’s episode examined the media’s orgy of hyperbole and spin on the Labour leadership contest. Well worth a listen.

A Little Goes A Long Way

Written By: Guest post - Date published: 2:22 pm, October 5th, 2014 - 241 comments

Finally confirmed as a Labour List MP, Andrew Little is mulling over a tilt at the leadership. This is good news for the party. Cunliffe is a busted flush and Robertson is too bland to win voters back. Labour needs a circuit breaker. A Little may go a long way.

Final election results due out today

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 8:52 am, October 4th, 2014 - 109 comments

The final election results are expected to be announced today and I would not be surprised if there is a change in the makeup of Parliament.

A paean about Grant Robertson

Written By: Guest post - Date published: 12:40 pm, October 3rd, 2014 - 385 comments

Like many on the left, I was disillusioned with the election result. It felt pretty hopeless on election night that John Key could romp home to victory on the back of dirty politics. But there is hope. Here are my ten key reasons why I am voting for and supporting Grant Robertson to be our next Prime Minister.