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A ‘Trump slump’ has lifted the left in Canada and now Australia – what are the lessons for NZ?

The ‘Trump effect’ has influenced elections in Canada and Australia. But the New Zealand left can’t bank on the same thing happening here.

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Grant Duncan

Winston Peters at 80: the populist’s populist clocks up 50 years of political comebacks

As he prepares to blow out 80 candles this Friday, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters continues to defy political gravity.

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Grant Duncan

‘Politically weakened’ or ‘muddling through’ – Luxon and Hipkins ranked on their mid-term  prospects

The Leadership Capital Index measures political performance in ten areas. It shows both major party leaders struggling for traction. See if you agree...

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Grant Duncan