Who Exactly is Labour’s Weakest Link?
They say a chain is only as good as its weakest link. The forces that be will test the durability and the resilience of the chain and its ability to… Continue reading "Who Exactly is Labour’s Weakest Link?"
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The Intellectual Decline of the Philippine Senate
All candidates say they’re going to do something about poverty, I don’t doubt the sincerity of their words. But do they really know how it is to be poor? Do… Continue reading "The Intellectual Decline of the Philippine Senate"
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ASEAN 2017: Jacinda and Winston Impress in Manila
Less than a month before assuming their roles as Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs respectively, Jacinda Ardern and Winston Peters made their way to two significant international conferences… Continue reading "ASEAN 2017: Jacinda and Winston Impress in Manila"
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The Lucky Ones: United Future’s Story of Survival
Long before New Zealand was exposed to the obnoxious antics of Gareth Morgan and his political vehicle, The Opportunities Party (which is an apt name given its members’ opportunistic tactics),… Continue reading "The Lucky Ones: United Future’s Story of Survival"
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The Top 4 Ministers to Watch in the New Gov’t
Despite a modest party vote result of 7%, the New Zealand First Party was bestowed with a good number of ministerial portfolios as part of their coalition agreement with the… Continue reading "The Top 4 Ministers to Watch in the New Gov’t"
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Did Winston Betray the 1L4All Voters?
A cornerstone principle of the New Zealand First Party is the belief in having “one law for all”, an opposition to policies which target race. This concept often abbreviated as 1L4All is… Continue reading "Did Winston Betray the 1L4All Voters?"
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To Remember the Dead
Tradition is not the worship of the ashes but the preservation of fire. – Gustav Mahler The unfortunate result of the ever-changing tastes and worldviews of different populations all over… Continue reading "To Remember the Dead"
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What the Labour-NZ First Coalition means for New Zealand
The post-election coalition negotiations that New Zealand First conducted with both the New Zealand Labour and New Zealand National parties was vigorously followed by both the media and the public.… Continue reading "What the Labour-NZ First Coalition means for New Zealand"
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NZ First Chooses Labour — Not for the Reasons You Might’ve Heard
After much fanfare, the final outcome of the 2017 General Elections is finally known. In vintage fashion, New Zealand First Leader the Rt. Hon. Winston Peters stole the spotlight when… Continue reading "NZ First Chooses Labour — Not for the Reasons You Might’ve Heard"
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An Evening in Russell
It was nerve-wracking and therapeutic, it was exhilarating but panic-inducing at the same time. The atmosphere at the New Zealand First Official Viewing Party in Russell on the night… Continue reading "An Evening in Russell"
