OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Living wage the only decent optionThere's something rather heart-warming about the growing popularity of the "living wage" movement, writes Brian Rudman. Despite three decades of market economic indoctrination, NZ's underlying sense of fairness and decency remains intact.07 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Wanted: MPs to help Labour tick all the boxesThe Government caucus has only 14 women, only 24 per cent of its 59 MPs, resulting in a Parliament, as a whole, in which only 32 per cent of MPs are women, writes Brian Rudman.05 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Guy Fawkes has lost its sparkleI wouldn't shed a tear if tomorrow's Guy Fawkes celebrations were the last, writes Brian Rudman. It's not the night itself that's the problem, though the Fire Brigade and the hospitals that have to deal with the mishaps might disagree.03 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Artwork a lop-sided history lessonThe menacing silhouette of this armed strike-breaker is hardly an image that exudes warmth or attracts support, writes Brian Rudman. Put him back by all means, but in the interests of historical balance, why not an equally menacing wharfie?31 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Coleman's silly antics have chilling implications"Who let Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman out of his cage?" writes Brian Rudman. "The whole world in uproar over the extent of US eavesdropping on friends and foes alike, and what does our man do?"29 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Tank Farm deserves grand designPut part of Te Papa's collection on the Auckland waterfront? Yawn, writes Brian Rudman. Take the money and come up with something truly creative.27 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Get on board, Len, and fix our busesLet's not forget that over the past year, 77 per cent of Auckland's 69.23 million public transport trips were on buses, writes Brian Rudman.24 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: You can wire 'em up ... but they still won't voteElection Services already uses online voting with postal voting for some of the energy trusts and has found no noticeable increase in turnout, writes Brian Rudman.22 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Sex, blogs and right-wing plotsPoor old John Slater, writes Brian Rudman. The one-time Rasputin of Auckland right-wing politics has suffered the fate all politicians dread. Ignored.17 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Don't worry Mayor, no apology is necessaryThe Slater family failed to defeat Len Brown by masterminding John Palino's campaign in the mayoral election, so now we have a dirty blow beneath the belt, writes Brian Rudman.15 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Spending 'snapshot' handy ammo for BrownLast week's admission by the Government that in the year to June 2012, Aucklanders subsidised the rest of the country by almost $1000 a head, writes Brian Rudman.15 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Palino's vote wake-up call for BrownAuckland mayoral wannabes Maurice Williamson and Cameron Brewer must have gone through a few "what if" moments following the weekend's results, writes Brian Rudman.13 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Infallibility myth puts too many behind barsThe criminal justice system is based on the belief that the State punishes only those whose guilt has been proven "beyond reasonable doubt".08 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: City can do housing without the bullyingAll the abuse and threats from Nick Smith to local councils - in particular Auckland Council - has been strictly gratuitous, writes Brian Rudman.06 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Forget mowers, let's use cowsAnyone who's tripped around India knows the traffic-calming effects of randomly wandering cows on city streets, writes Brian Rudman.06 Oct 12:23 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Asset-sales referendum a gift for CunliffeLabour's new leader, David Cunliffe, is having something of a dream run, writes Brian Rudman. For nearly a month, the party's leadership roadshow dominated the political news headlines.01 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Super City elections all too hardFor the first time in my life, I'm finding it hard to argue against those who can't be bothered voting in the upcoming election, writes Brian Rudman.30 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Waterfront can shine without CupLast week, the weather gods almost blew the controversial "Cloud" right off the wharf. Unfortunately they didn't blow hard enough, writes Brian Rudman.29 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanHang this royal line up for goodHereditary leaders belong in the pages of old copies of the National Geographic, writes Brian Rudman24 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanTime's up for 'temporary' CloudBrian Rudman fears the Joyce Team will conjure up some role for The Cloud in a future America's Cup regatta, dragging its "temporary" status out for years.22 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanA remuneration body for the poor?Why can't an independent body fairly decide what a job should be paid? Or at least set a base living wage which people can actually live on, asks Brian Rudman.17 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanCommuters face 3-year crawlBrian Rudman writes: 'The Transport Agency pretends to embrace public transport as part of its overall remit, but its DNA remains 99 per cent road-builder.'15 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanAbout time Te Papa is shaken upChristchurch September 2010 quake moved the earth 3m upwards. It also jolted the custodians of Te Papa into considering the safety of its treasures, writes Brian Rudman.10 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Saving Wong Doo building is another win for wreckersAuckland's embarrassing reputation as the facade capital of the world has been reinforced with Mayor Len Brown's pre-election.08 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanOnline system can't win any votesInstead of trying to inspire voters to get out and do their democratic duty in a few weeks, Local Government Minister Chris Tremain has as good as conceded turn-out is going to be poor.05 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Key in for mauling as asset sales hit centre stageIf history is any guide, the upcoming referendum on the sale of state owned assets will achieve a huge vote in favour of no more sale.03 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Change name and forget the treeIf One Tree Hill became simply Maungakiekie, people might stop insisting that something is planted on top of it, writes Brian Rudman.01 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionRudman: Noise moans just plane hysteriaA group of Epsom and Royal Oak residents have been working themselves into a right old lather over low-flying aircraft, writes Brian Rudman.29 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Cunliffe 'job ready' and Labour's obvious choiceThe first step in reversing the drift away from the party brand is to select a leader who voters instantly link with the brand, writes Brian Rudman. There's one obvious choice.27 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Fast-food alley versus Silicon ValleyThe boss of fast-growing tech company Optimizer wants to convert central Auckland into a mini Silicon Valley.25 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Trust honest John to keep spy laws on the levelSurely if Mr Key doesn't want his spies from the GCSB to spy on New Zealanders' emails, he should amend the bill accordingly, writes Brian Rudman.20 Aug 05:30 PM
