The Ministerial Review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 points to a new way forward. Who are the winners from it, and who are the losers?
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Labour's links to Police, Hager exposed!
Don Brash might dream that Helen Clark hacked his computer, leaked the contents to Nicky Hager, forced the High Court to allow his book to be published, and then oversaw the police investigation which kept her role secret. The truth is more prosaic
Read MoreMt Albert – the nearest place to Hell
At the best of times, by-elections are never pretty. These are not the best of times, and
Helen Clark: frighteningly inspiring
Austere, tough, and cockroach-like in her ability to survive political fallout, yet in her 28-year Parliamentary career Helen Clark inspired a legion of loyal staffers
Read MoreBig bangs, bailouts, and bulldust
Governments around the world are getting it in the neck for doing too much or too little to pull their economies out of the global recession. So why should John Key go scot-free when he talks about bailing out F&P Appliances – and what is he doing to stimulate the rest of us?
Helen Clark's OE
While the Machiavellian world of United Nations appointments means Helen Clark won't find it easy securing her international role, it's one to which she's ideally suited
Read MoreNational News Brief, Monday February 9
Australia's bushfires from hell; Helen Clark applies for UN job; SIS spies on MP; House values down more than eight percent; minimum wage to rise; and more
Read More2008 redux: Farewell Awards
Spreading the Christmas cheer before he takes time off to finish his next book, Jon reviews 2008's stand-out political performances, for good and ill,
Read MoreNew Zealand's 'populist chic'
Pundit reader Kate Hannah muses on anti-intellectualism in the United States and New Zealand
Read MoreJohn Key, Barack Obama and the poisoned chalice of office
John Key and Barack Obama have more in common than you'd think. The main difference is that New Zealand's prime minister-elect has big shoes to follow
Read MoreJohn Key's survival depends on making new friends
Cementing the National Party in the political centre – that is John Key’s major challenge in building a government capable of taking New Zealand through the recession and back to health. Reaching out to Maori is a good start.
Read MoreOne smart, tough Kiwi rooster
Helen Clark, consummate international performer, leaves big shoes for John Key to fill as he heads to Peru's APEC as her successor
Read MoreThe Hangover Election
Jon damns the media coverage in this campaign, reviews the Clark era, and picks his standout moment of election night.
Read MoreVoting for our neighbours
The leader of New Zealand's Presbyterian church warns against slogans and utopian visions, arguing the best that we can do on Saturday is to consider the wellbeing of those around us
Read MoreThe winds of change... bringing cold showers
If you are hoping for change as New Zealand heads for the polling booths, be careful. You are going to get it – whoever wins
Read MoreNational News Brief, Thursday November 6
Obama's win may affect FTA talks; final leaders debate overshadowed by Obama; Blue Chip investors told to pay up or lose their homes; plum government roles on offer; NZ wine industry ever stronger; car prices to rise
Read MoreDemocratic Big Change, Part II—Bi-partisanship
Jon makes the case for greater bi-partisanship between Labour and National and sets a challenge for Saturday night's winner
Read MoreClark and Cullen have won the war, regardless of Saturday's battle
While the outcome of the election hangs in limbo for a few more days, one thing is sure – Labour is fighting desperately against a mood for a change which has been entrenched for many months
Read MoreWaiting for John Key
On the surface John Key sneaked a win in last night's TV3 debate. Yet the National leader remains a mere outline, a stranger, a man who simply wants to get a job rather than lead a nation
Read MoreNational News Brief, Tuesday November 4
Key "rattled", says Clark; Labour tries to poach NZ First voters; Hide's yellow jacket may break electoral rules; two All Blacks endorse National; tacky Hell Pizza ad pulled; $50,000 grants for artists; and more
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