John Key thinks our colonial flag is an outdated symbol that needs replacing. So why is our relationship with the Monarchy any different?
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The 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
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Jon explores our democratic deficit, arguing that a democratic summit be convened irrespective of who wins power on Saturday
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Jon explores the 'four torrents' of New Zealand's political history, concluding that in this year's campaign the big ideas that could represent our next big change period are being subsumed by small ones.
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