Latest from Bryce Edwards on politics

Political Roundup: Why isn't the Govt using its super surplus for doing good?

Robertson's dogged protection of his fiscal settings looked even more absurd this week.

Who's to blame for the crisis of declining local voter turnout?

Despite a cacophony of voices, it looks like we are headed for a record low voter turnout.

Political Roundup: The pressure of survival shows for NZ First

COMMENT: At its annual party conference next week, NZ First will debate its survival.

Political Roundup: Is it time to lower the voting age?

COMMENT: There are at least 16 places in the world where 16-year-olds can vote.

Political Roundup: Ardern scatters diplomatic stardust in NY

The PM's diplomatic New York trip has been a success.

Political Roundup: Diversity problems and solutions in local government

"Too stale, male, and pale." Will the current elections bring more diversity?

Political Roundup: Electioneering on Facebook under scrutiny

Debate about "weaponised advertising technology" being used by political parties.

Political Roundup: Labour's #MeToo political damage

COMMENT: The damage is with their own supporters.

Political Roundup: Claims of a #MeTooLabour 'cover-up' in the Beehive

COMMENT: It's almost inevitable that further heads will roll, it's just a question of who.

Political Roundup: What's changed for welfare beneficiaries?

Photo sparks debate on whether Govt is doing enough to provide for those in dire need.

Political Roundup: The Govt suggests it hasn't given up on the housing crisis (yet)

COMMENT: Yesterday the Prime Minister sent a clear message to voters.

Who's to blame for KiwiBuild's blunders?

Will Phil Twyford lose his portfolio in Thursday's Cabinet reshuffle?

Political Roundup: Opportunities and obstacles for National and Luxon

COMMENT: Christopher Luxon could be a great candidate but is he the way back for National?

Political Roundup: Who can we trust in 2019?

Comment: Around the world trust is declining, leading to a sea change in politics.

Political Roundup: The camouflaged military spend-up

COMMENT: Imagine if the Govt had announced the $20b new spend on on Budget Day.

Political Roundup: Budget hack 'cock up or conspiracy' debate continues

Comment: Pundits divided over Govt's terrible handling of the so-called "Budget hack".

Political Roundup: Who cares about the 'Budget hack'?

Comment: Should we really care about the "Budget hack"?

Political Roundup: Intense speculation on Budget leaking and hacking

Comment: Problem with scandals involving mystery is they naturally lead to speculation.