History doesn't always go in one direction, so why rush to abolish the Maori seats?
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A little bit more on Winston's proposed referendums
Winston Peters says his price for government is two binding referendums. If we believe him, which we probably shouldn't, then let's note some more problems with his proposal.
Read MoreMuch to fight for in the Maori seats
Deals on the left... Candidates dipping into their own pockets... culture versus class... there are high stakes at play in the Maori electorates this year
Read MoreHello and Goodbye: Why Hone's win is the beginning of the end
Hone Harawira is back in parliament, but his rebirth looks to spell the end for the Maori Party's dream of a united Maori voice. For all the talk of conciliation, the more likely outcome is a battle to the death
Read More2008 Election & Beyond: Democratic Big Change, Part I
Jon explores our democratic deficit, arguing that a democratic summit be convened irrespective of who wins power on Saturday
Read MoreOf coalitions and kings
Colin Espiner has promised to eat his blog post if the Maori Party does a deal with National. I think he's right, and here's why...
Read MoreMaori Seats are the great survivors
The Maori seats are here to stay. NationaI has been purposefully vague about its abolition plans, and even if it was serious, getting the job done would mean a long and complex process of constitutional reform
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National News Brief, Tuesday October 7
All the news from the new Treasury forecasts; pressure on National's tax cut plans; house prices to bottom-out in March; what did John promise Pita?; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Monday September 29
National would abolish Maori seats; tax cuts about to hit; anti-smacking bill still unpopular; more milk woes; boost for yellow-eyed penguin; and more
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