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David Farrar: The seventh Labour Government
Jacinda Ardern will be Labour leader and Prime Minister of New Zealand in the next ten years, predicts political commentator David Farrar.
David Farrar: In bed with the Conservatives
David Farrar wonders if the Conservative Party is a real starter to climb into bed with the Government, particularly after its leader's comments about Kiwi women's bedroom antics...
David Farrar: RIP ACT - 1993 - 2012
David Farrar writes: "Trauma surgeons at Wellington Political Hospital announced today that the ACT Party was judged clinically dead after succumbing to a grievous assault from Kim Dotcom. "
David Farrar: Why wouldn't left voters support the Greens?
David Farrar explores the reasons why a left-leaning voter might prefer green to red.
David Farrar: Paid parental leave pains
The debate over paid parental leave may end up being painful for both National and Labour.
David Farrar: Parliamentary resignations
NZ seems to now have more ministerial resignations than in the past
David Farrar: The Government's 10 outcomes
The Government has given ten targets that they wish to achieve.
David Farrar: Week #1 Question Time verdict
Centre-right blogger David Farrar looks at Parliament's first Question Time of the term, and delivers his verdict of which parties and MPs came out on top.