Open Mike 03/05/2026
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Yes Test Before Getting NZ Super
Superannuation is the ultimate Don’t Go There of New Zealand politics. But unless this benefit becomes means tested rather than subsidises rich asset-hoarding old people, it is going to sink every other part of the government.
Open Mike 02/05/2026
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Daily review 01/05/2026
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Who’s best on Foreign Affairs?
When Ambassador Chen Mingming sent Zhang Wei in 2005 to ask me whether Winston Peters would follow government policy, I said I didn’t know but would ask. I did, and he did.
Open Mike 01/05/2026
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Daily review 30/04/2026
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I didn’t vote for Jacinda but can I say sorry on behalf of
Opinion – Jacinda Ardern was a great Prime Minister and her loss was actually ours.
Crisis what crisis
Christopher Luxon has responded to Winston Peters releasing emails suggesting Luxon wanted to support the US invasion of Iran by dressing him down publicly. The Government is clearly in crisis.
Open Mike 30/04/2026
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Daily review 29/04/2026
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Open Mike 29/04/2026
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Daily review 28/04/2026
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Open Mike 28/04/2026
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Open Mike 27/04/2026
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As stable as a three legged stool?
The Peters-Willis-Jones stoush during the past week underlines the importance of Labour indicating that it will not go into coalition with NZ First after the next election.
Open Mike 26/04/2026
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Open Mike 25/04/2026
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Open Mike 24/04/2026
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Open Mike 23/04/2026
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Open Mike 22/04/2026
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Uncertain Futures and Political Change
The world is turned upside down and challenges progressive politics to change gear.
Luxon is toast
Any time a political leader has to put their position to a vote, they become a dead pigeon. David Lange knew winning the vote didn’t end the matter.
The 5 Disgrunted National MPs
Multiple leadership coups have been attempted on Luxon, but even as the PM flails on 17% approval, he and his loyalist Ministers say unruly MPs will be disciplined. Who are the latest?
Will the real National leader please stand up
Christopher Luxon will today face his sternest challenge as leader as repeatedly bad polls are having their effect on National’s caucus’s morale.
Greens’ State Of The Planet Calls For National Electrification Plan
“The plan would electrify homes, transport and industry, ending New Zealand’s dependence on unpredictable global fossil fuel markets, cutting household power bills, and building real energy security at home.”
Open Mike 21/04/2026
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Without pluralism within the climate movement, we risk handing the future to the far right
“As climate politics enters a critical phase, exclusion is a luxury we cannot afford. We need all hands on deck.”
Open Mike 20/04/2026
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Chris Bishop signals Luxon coup attempts are over .. for now
National Party Minister Chris Bishop claims that Luxon has the full support of all Caucus members in the latest development of the Luxon coup attempts
Open Mike 19/04/2026
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I could be completely wrong, but…
My hunch is that Luxon stands down as Prime Minister, to be replaced by Mark Mitchell.
Trump v Pope Leo
Following threats against Canada, Greenland, Denmark and engaging in attacks on Iran, Venezuela, Latin America, Nigeria, Syria and Iraq Donald Trump has now attacked the Pope.
Open Mike 18/04/2026
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Is it Au Revoir, Prime Minister Luxon
Is this the final straw for Luxon? And what legacy has he left behind?
Changing government in 2026
We need to stop slagging off the people who have the only chance of forming a centre left government this year.