It must be just about campaign time, because the dirty deals to game MMP are back in the news. But are they as dirty as they used to be? And do they still matter?
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On exactitude in democracy
The Electoral Commission has to review six aspects of MMP (plus whatever else the public puts before it). Here's my thoughts on the first issue: the thresholds for representation in Parliament.
Read MoreMarginal machinations: The seats to watch
Let's take a look at the seats you might want to take a look at tomorrow night
Read MoreOut of a teapot and into hot water
John Key's famous cup of tea is at risk of leaving a sour taste as the story drags on and public opinion turns. But what does it mean for the election?
Read MoreThe Conversation
Here's my suggestion to politicians. If you want to plot the takeover of the world without people finding out about it, don't do it in a Newmarket Cafe.
Read MoreEpsom: ACT dependent on political welfare
The Epsom candidates' debate last night drew out the bizarreness of a race where the frontrunner would rather lose and the ACT candidate is rallying behind the leader of another party. At least the unacknowledged presence in this race was finally discussed by name
Read MoreACT says bye-bye Bosco - turns to the drug vote. Or not
ACT's John Boscawen reads the writing on the wall as the party tries to win over the lock 'em up crowd and the decriminalise drugs crowd at the same time
Read MoreLatest polls - conservatism triumphant & the accidental leader?
For all the volatility in the latest round of polls, not much has changed. Indeed, change seems to be the last thing voters want right now
Read MoreDavid Parker in Epsom – stepping up or giving up?
David Parker has been touted as a future Labour leader, so what does his decision to stand in Epsom tell us about his ambitions?
Read MoreDear Don – An Open Letter
The world has changed dramatically since 2005. The Don Brash prescription for change has not. But his venom is now directed at National under Key and English instead of Labour under Clark and Cullen
Read MoreIs Don Brash on a Hide-ing to nothing? Or just Hide-bound?
Rodney Hide and Don Brash want to lead ACT. That much we know; the rest is cloudy. So let's look at some of the core questions, battles and potential strategies...
Read MoreRoy leaves her garden to sow seeds of trouble, while Hide kicks-off Election 2011
Heather Roy's return to parliament this week was a bit rich – Katherine Rich, that is. By following the former National MP's example, Roy has bought herself some time, but is it borrowed? And will the right-wing parties can together or divide?
Read MoreThe battleground seats
Which are the electorates that will be most hotly contested in this election?
Read MoreWheeling and dealing in Epsom
National and Act seem to have come to an arrangement over the Epsom electorate, so why is Richard Worth still fighting?
Read MoreEpsom Meet the Candidates - tonight
I'm moderating a debate between Epsom electorate candidates at Somervell Presbyterian on Remuera Rd from 7.30pm tonight
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