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![1984 Revolution part III: How Lange-Douglas govt ushered in the age of spin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
1984 Revolution part III: How Lange-Douglas govt ushered in the age of spin
We have the Lange-Douglas govt to thank for introducing spinners and fixers into the mix.
![Danyl McLauchlan: Sacrifices may be called for if Greens are to flourish](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Danyl McLauchlan: Sacrifices may be called for if Greens are to flourish
Darlene Tana follows the standard go-rogue script, but do the Greens have deeper issues?
![The 1984 Revolution: Why NZ should be grateful for Rogernomics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The 1984 Revolution: Why NZ should be grateful for Rogernomics
Less competent governments might have tried to reform, got cold feet, and been thrown out.
![Even before the assassination attempt, a Trump rally brimmed with contradictions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Even before the assassination attempt, a Trump rally brimmed with contradictions
Plunging into the parallel universe that is a Donald Trump rally.
![Anthony Ellison’s cartoon of the week: July 15](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Anthony Ellison’s cartoon of the week: July 15
Anthony Ellison shares his perspective on current affairs.
![The 1984 Revolution part II: Crash and burn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The 1984 Revolution part II: Crash and burn
The sharemarket crash was the beginning of the end for the Lange-Douglas government.
![Danyl McLauchlan: Chris Bishop’s housing policy is a genuine change in economic direction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Danyl McLauchlan: Chris Bishop’s housing policy is a genuine change in economic direction
Chris Bishop’s housing policy will face many challenges, but represents true change.
![Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: Take the hint Darleen, it’s time to go](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: Take the hint Darleen, it’s time to go
Darleen Tana needs to salvage the one thing she can from this affair: Her dignity.
![Former Green MP Sue Bradford on Rogernomics: ‘The betrayal was absolute’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Former Green MP Sue Bradford on Rogernomics: ‘The betrayal was absolute’
1984 revolution: Rogernomics turned our society on its head.
![1984 Revolution part I: The rise of Rogernomics and how it still shapes NZ lives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
1984 Revolution part I: The rise of Rogernomics and how it still shapes NZ lives
The 1984 election marked a sea change for NZ, then on the brink of bankruptcy.
![Danyl McLauchlan: Chris Hipkins needs to have some awkward conversations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Danyl McLauchlan: Chris Hipkins needs to have some awkward conversations
Chris Hipkins must develop ideas around tax, the treaty and law and order.
![1984 Revolution: David Lange - the leader that was led?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
1984 Revolution: David Lange - the leader that was led?
Despite charisma, David Lange was an unlikely PM who struggled to rein in a radical agenda
![Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: Backing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill smacks of expediency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: Backing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill smacks of expediency
Backing the bill means there is one less thing for media commentators to criticise.
![Danyl McLauchlan: NZ spends so much on infrastructure, yet gets so little](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Danyl McLauchlan: NZ spends so much on infrastructure, yet gets so little
What we get for our money: Gold-plated designs, bad management and cost blowouts.
![Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: The Miracle of the 54 New Drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: The Miracle of the 54 New Drugs
The Gospel According to Christopher of National.
![Danyl McLauchlan: Bowing to Ag sector demands could have dire consequences](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Danyl McLauchlan: Bowing to Ag sector demands could have dire consequences
"We're selling something customers are loudly and repeatedly telling us they don't want."
![Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: Waiting for the great leap forward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Greg Dixon’s Another kind of politics: Waiting for the great leap forward
A plane that won’t take off is a useful metaphor for the popularity of Luxon’s government.
![Schnapps judgement: Revisiting the ‘84 election that changed NZ forever](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Schnapps judgement: Revisiting the ‘84 election that changed NZ forever
How a hastily called election lead to an economic revolution.
![Danyl McLauchlan: Luxon's drug problem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Danyl McLauchlan: Luxon's drug problem
National shot itself in the foot with promises on the hustings it couldn’t hope to fulfil.
![Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: MPs, what a pack of bludgers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: MPs, what a pack of bludgers
The shameless 23 politicians bludging off the taxpayer.
![Outside the tent? Danyl McLauchlan on where Te Pāti Māori stands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Outside the tent? Danyl McLauchlan on where Te Pāti Māori stands
Te Pāti Māori is acting like a protest movement outside the political tent.
![Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: PM In Pacific romance shock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: PM In Pacific romance shock
The PM wasn't the only one feeling like taking a holiday in the sun after the Budget.
![Danyl McLauchlan: Care needed to avoid a descent into anti-migrant politics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Danyl McLauchlan: Care needed to avoid a descent into anti-migrant politics
The arrival and departure lounges of our airports is where NZ's future is being decided.
![Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Welcome to the Fudge It Budget](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Welcome to the Fudge It Budget
It's the morning after the (budget) day before, and are the tax cuts spent yet?
![Danyl McLauchlan on Budget 2024: In praise of deft accounting tricks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Danyl McLauchlan on Budget 2024: In praise of deft accounting tricks
Nicola Willis nudges the country in a different direction to avoid fiscal cliffs.
![There’s much to admire about Winston Peters’ politics, but where has it got him?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
There’s much to admire about Winston Peters’ politics, but where has it got him?
Denis Welch: What's the point of Peters?