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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…

Jun 16

Being a socialist and a closet republican didn't prevent former PM Ardern from accepting a damehood and making possibly the fastest transition from…

Jun 13

Out of public view, the EPA is implementing a co-governance model which its Chief Executive, Allan Freeth, describes as "quite radical".

Jun 11

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…

May 30

The Charities Services decision to require the Waipareira Trust to claw back $385,000 of interest-free loans from John Tamihere brings renewed attention…

May 28

Alarm bells have been rung by the department after its Deputy Director-General for Operations warns, 'the initial view shows that we do not have…

May 25

Political parties have historically played a crucial role in organising political representation, but their drawbacks cannot be ignored.

May 14

While New Zealand's transition to a republic may seem inevitable, the influence of realpolitik could potentially dictate otherwise.

May 9

The broader question posed by Whaitiri’s move is where the Māori caucus is more effective: inside or outside Labour?

May 7

Act's focus on incumbent Simon O'Connor's views on abortion exposes the limits of its philosophy and raises questions of political opportunism.

May 1

Freedom of expression applies not only to members of the public but also to their elected representatives.

Apr 14

Kellie-Jay Keen's visit to New Zealand and the Prime Minister's inability to clearly articulate an answer to the question: 'What is a woman?' has seen…

Apr 4

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