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.
Tick tock …
National is leaking like a sieve. Either a coup is under way or a group of disgruntled MPs are busily attempting to destabilise Luxon’s leadership. Either way this is not good for National.
Open Mike 17/04/2026
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Divide and Prosper – the evil genius of the UAE
Israel is the UAE’s close ally. They collaborate on the War on Iran and in heartless state-destruction campaigns for greater geopolitical weight in the region
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Open Mike 16/04/2026
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Open Mike 15/04/2026
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Open Mike 14/04/2026
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Open Mike 13/04/2026
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Open Mike 12/04/2026
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The Iranian Imbecile crisis
The Cuban Missile crisis was solved by intelligent leadership acting in the best interests of their nations. The current Iranian crisis shows no sign of quality leadership.
National’s incredulous plan for challenging times
An ideological reflex to an economic challenge has severe limitations by design.
Open Mike 11/04/2026
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Open Mike 10/04/2026
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Open Mike 09/04/2026
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Towards an independent Foreign Policy
Vanushi Walters has outlined a stark contrast between the Government’s appeasement of Donald Trump and Labour’s desire to have an independent principle based foreign policy.
Open Mike 08/04/2026
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Open Mike 07/04/2026
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Missing in action
As this Government’s inaction over the oil crisis becomes more pronounced more and more people are noticing that Christopher Luxon is missing in action.
Open Mike 06/04/2026
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Pawn takes Bishop
Christopher Luxon this week showed strong leadership by demoting Chris Bishop for a coup against Luxon that was staged six months ago.
What If Trump Is Right?
What if Donald Trump is right and the West should reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Open Mike 05/04/2026
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Open Mike 04/04/2026
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Open Mike 03/04/2026
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In a crisis the left does better
The Government’s complete reluctance to do anything about the approaching oil crisis is in stark contrast to the approach adopted by more progressive administrative governments overseas.
A change of government this close or this far away…
reasons to feel hopeful but not complacent.
Open Mike 02/04/2026
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Open Mike 01/04/2026
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“The future of everything is in New Zealand-made energy”
This is the kind of Just Transition story that turns us in the right direction.
Open Mike 31/03/2026
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The oil crisis: what we should be doing now
Responses to the government’s National Fuel Plan.
Open Mike 30/03/2026
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