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Richard ShawThe Conversation |
The history of electoral reform in NZ is full of policy surprises. But the prime minister’s latest announcement still makes little political sense.
Winning the political centre is said to be key to electoral success. But what exactly does ‘centrism’ represent?
TOP’s positive polling is fuelling media speculation about its electoral prospects. Can it finally get over the line? And what might happen if it...
In this extract from his newly published essay collection, the author traces the imperial British origins of a quintessential Kiwi chore.
Can a short multiple-choice test encourage new citizens to connect with a sense of national identity, or does it risk oversimplifying complex,...
Cabinet papers are usually prepared by ministries with input from impartial public servants. The process over Palestine raises wider questions about...
As cities and districts prepare for referendums on retaining Māori wards, a contentious claim resurfaces about the meaning and intent of the Treaty...
ACT won’t work with Labour, Labour won’t work with NZ First, National won’t work with Te Pāti Māori … What happened to the cross-party...