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Opposition

‘For the Opposition, the Government is, “The comedy of errors”…’

-Dr. Mohammad Mustafa, lecturer and researcher

Here’s what they say they’d do if only...

How to vote strategically

January 11, 2023 by John The Savage

MMP in NZ turns 30. How does it work?

Why is co-governance controversial? 

January 2, 2023 by Sled dog

When co-governance bumps up against the principle of one person-one vote, it gets dicey.

Government attempts to control the narrative: Part 2

January 1, 2023 by Blake from Downtown

The Government wants to ‘nudge’ their critics off social media.

Judge speaks against the right to protest

December 23, 2022 by Diogenes

Billy ‘TK’ Te Kahika Jr and Vinny Eastwood have been convicted of failing to comply with a law they were protesting.

Government attempts to control the narrative: Part 1

December 23, 2022 by John The Savage

Recent Government attempts to control the narrative may explain, partly, why trust in the media is declining.

Labour’s proposed unemployment scheme may be on the chopping block

December 23, 2022 by Adam B

The pricey scheme may be on the chopping block as Labour tries to tighten up its finances in anticipation of the 2023 election.

Boost to legal aid not enough to ensure access to justice

December 17, 2022 by Diogenes

ACT, Labour and Greens team up on a bill to make legal services cheaper.

National’s Tama Potaka wins Hamilton West byelection

December 15, 2022 by Diogenes

Historically, in 17 of 18 elections the seat has been won by the party that leads the popular vote.

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