When Trevor Mallard read out a new, revised prayer at the start of parliament this year, I started writing about some of the questions it raised for me. It's taken a while to get it down, but I wonder whether we shouldn't be giving this some deeper thought
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It's really too nice of a Sunday morning to be outraged
Sir Geoffrey Palmer fears that the Government's response to a Supreme Court ruling may be "deeply offensive to the rule of law and a constitutional outrage." At the risk of challenging a legal Goliath, I must demur.
Read MoreThere's none so deaf as they that will not hear
The saga of family carers for the severely disabled is still being written, despite Parliament's attempts to put a full stop on it. It makes for a really interesting constitutional tale.
Read MoreA firm prediction about what will happen on September 21
Or, rather, some speculative ruminations on what will happen if Winston Peters holds the balance of power and won't commit to supporting either bloc in the House.
Read MoreConstitutional review - timidity means little grist for the mill
If Andrew's constitutional blog leaves you wanting more, you won't be disappointed by this post and its attempt to spark some debate
Read MoreThe princely question: Go republic? Or Keep Marm & Carry On?
Should the new prince born today be long to reign over us? Or should he never inherit the throne? I confess the question's thornier than I thought
Read MoreStanding on the wobbly constitutional deck
Why the constitutional review panel is a bit like getting a few mates round at the weekend for some DIY
Read MoreAn open letter to New Zealand's people and their Parliament
Twenty-seven academic experts in constitutional law have a warning about the legislative response to Canterbury's earthquake.
Read MoreSeventh State debate: The Shortland St Effect
We opted out of Australia in the 1890s, and although some at the time hoped we'd have another chance at Australasian union, that was our one and only shot. Our distinctive New Zealand voice is now pulling us further away from our neighbours than ever before
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