Political Roundup: The international fascination with Jacinda Ardern
As a political commentator, I've never experienced anything like it, says Bryce Edwards.
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Political Roundup: Why has gun law reform failed until now?
COMMENT: Questions raised after Christchurch terror attack killed 50 people.
Government's first round of gun law reform a success
Praise is coming from all quarters but there are still important questions to be answered.
Political Roundup: Politicians' words under scrutiny after Christchurch terror attacks
Allegations have been levelled at every party for fostering xenophobic concerns.
Political Roundup: Could electoral fraud be widespread in NZ?
Peter Dunne makes some stunning allegations about corrupt practices, Bryce Edwards says.
Political Roundup: The absolute debacle of the 2018 Census
It was a "digital-first" census - but huge numbers of Kiwis missed out.
Political Roundup: How low can the MMP threshold go?
There have been plenty of allegations thrown at the Greens but it's worth considering.
Political Roundup: Defeat looms for Govt on the CGT
Comment: A great deal rides on the capital gains tax — especially the 2020 election.
Political Roundup: The story of the Chinese blowback against NZ
This week might come to be seen as a turning point, writes Bryce Edwards.
Political Roundup: Are Kiwis dying because Govt won't fund cancer drugs?
Comment: There is now debate about whether the Government is doing enough.
Political Roundup: Back to school poverty for our kids
Comment: Societal problems are preventing Kiwi children from getting a basic education.
Political Roundup: Don't write off a new centrist green party yet
COMMENT: Seculative "blue-green" centrist party seen by most as a non-starter.
Political Roundup: Is KiwiBuild now KiwiBusted?
Phil Twyford is "pretty gutted" that the house building programme won't meet its target.
Political Roundup: Behind the junior doctors' strike
COMMENT: Get ready for more industrial action in public hospitals this year.
Political Roundup: New-look Pride Parade under threat
Comment: The PM, a supporter, seems inclined to give "new-look" event a swerve.
Political Roundup: Should rodeos be banned in New Zealand?
Bryce Edwards asks whether it's cruel and archaic or a sport under fire.
Political Roundup: Minister fails to Czech facts
COMMENT: It's looking like the Govt has made an embarrassing stuff-up over Karel Sroubek.
Political Roundup: What's wrong with our politicians?
COMMENT: Parliament looks like a dirty place in the wake of the Jami-Lee Ross scandal.
The dangerously escalating political scandal wars
COMMENT: Extraordinary National Party war has been spiralling dangerously out of control.
Political Roundup: Could Simon Bridges really be rolled?
Comment: Bryce Edwards weighs up the risks for the Nats leader.
Political Roundup: An embarrassing week for National
COMMENT: "Embarrassing" is the word of the week for the National Party.
Political Roundup: NZ First's 'virtue signalling' against immigrants
It's no surprise that proposal showing party is still anti-immigration came out at AGM.
Political Roundup: Ardren's stardust and substance on display in NY
COMMENT: A nice phrase that draws attention to the fact that she has both style and depth.
Political Roundup: Free speech has been strengthened at Massey
COMMENT: Jan Thomas' actions have ended up reinforcing academic freedoms on campus.
Political Roundup: The Winston-led government
Ardern's speech today is going to have to be very impressive if it's to steady the ship.
Is the public being ripped off by politicians' spending?
COMMENT: The focus on "politician spending" ramped up even further this week.
Political Roundup: Has Ardern let down the Nauru refugees?
Comment: At first the PM was eager to talk to refugees. Then she toned that down.
Comment: Manning visit exposes hypocrisy on left and right
Latest free speech debate ignited by National opposing Chelsea Manning coming to speak.
Political Roundup: Has the PM been too lenient on Clare Curran?
COMMENT: Should Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have fired her entirely as a minister?
Political Roundup: Who's going to vote for TOP?
Comment: Does TOP 2.0 really have a chance, asks Bryce Edwards
Political Roundup: The death throes of the Act Party
Comment: Bryce Edwards looks at what future the party has - if any.
Political Roundup: Where are the protests?
COMMENT: What's happened to the protest movement in New Zealand?
Political Roundup: Does freedom of speech extend to far-right voices?
COMMENT: Should alt-right speakers be allowed to appear in front of NZ audiences?