THe past week has emphasised how National is in a rather large degree of turmoil. Its polling is in the danger zone, under 30%. This will mean that a significant number of current MPs will no longer have jobs after the next election. Luxon tried…
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Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …
Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …
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We didn’t need the current imbroglio in the Gulf as proof that the world is in turmoil. The rise of populism and nationalism disrupts the doddering post-1940s rule-based model of global capitalist management. This disruption is fuelled by the destructive impact of neo-liberal policies. I’ve…
Any time a political leader has to put their position to a vote, they become a dead pigeon. David Lange knew it and was brave enough to say it. Luxon is arrogant. I remember him saying at the Victoria University post-election seance that he welcomed…
Mike Hosking leaked the names of what he claims are the five National MPs who have been leaking bad press about Luxon to NZME. According to Hosking they are: Barbara Kuriger, Deputy Speaker - involved in an SFO case and reportedly attacked MPI staff in…
Big day today. Christopher Luxon is floundering and the thought that he may lead the country through the impending fuel crisis fills me with dread. Although a change of leader will not assuage that feeling. Polling is tight and a change in Government is possible…
Press release from the Greens on Scoop. Sunday, 19 April 2026, 5:38 pm. Speech transcripts embedded in links.-------------------------------------------------------- The Green Party has used its 2026 State of the Planet address to set out a vision for a resilient, independent Aotearoa and to call on the…
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By Vlad Vexler, Rupert Read, originally published by Resilence.org April 14, 2026, crossposted with permission. The climate crisis impacts everything: our economies, our environment, war and peace, the survival of democracy, our understanding of science and the well-being of generations to come. Yet, even among those who…
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