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Improving New Zealand's democracy with an Upper House
A second chamber could help solve a number of issues that commentators are currently concerned about.
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Enhancing democracy: The case for a second chamber in New Zealand’s Parliament
New Zealand did once have an upper house known as the Legislative Council. Is there are argument that it should be re-introduced?
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Bearing Witness to October 7
It is close to a year since the terror attacks of October 7 occurred and not a day has passed since then when its effects have not been felt around the…
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Team of Rivals: A CEO Approach to Government Leadership
Today the work begins.
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Coalition Talks: Marry in Haste, Repent at Leisure
The delay has been characterized by several political commentators as ‘humiliating’ for Luxon, but is it?
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Gen Z in Da House
A younger, newer brand of politics is about to become a feature in New Zealand's  Parliament
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New Zealand appoints its Chief Restructuring Officer
Prime Minister or Chief Restructuring Officer - only time will tell.
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The Nature of Political Power
An update on progress and a personal anecdote about an exchange that I had over dinner with the former Lord Chancellor in Tony Blair's government…
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From Comrade to Dame in a New York Minute
Being a socialist and a closet republican didn't prevent former PM Ardern from accepting a damehood and making possibly the fastest transition from…
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EPA recommends a model of co-governance which 'may set the lawyers hair on fire'
Out of public view, the EPA is implementing a co-governance model which its Chief Executive, Allan Freeth, describes as "quite radical".
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Minister Awaits Review into DOC Funding Hole
Multiple reviews are examining options to address a $25M to $40M funding hole in its operating budget and a reported $300M, 70,000 hour maintenance…
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John Tamihere and the Waipareira Trust
The Charities Services decision to require the Waipareira Trust to claw back $385,000 of interest-free loans from John Tamihere brings renewed attention…
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