The 2020 election was not only significant for occurring during the COVID-19 era, but it also contained two referenda that could determine the social
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New Zealand: How should we manage our borders and quarantine facilities?
With the re-emergence of COVID-19 in New Zealand, the issue of border security and managed isolation facilities has become a hot political topic. After
New Zealand: Should the election be pushed back to a later date?
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will announce on Monday, 17th August the fate of this year’s general elections. Originally set for the 19th of September,
New Zealand: The re-emergence of COVID-19 has made this election a lot closer
New Zealand was once hailed as a ‘global exemplar’ in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. While the rest of the world struggled to
New Zealand: I hate to admit it, but Gerry Brownlee has a point
On August 5th, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield announced to New Zealanders that community transmission of COVID-19 in the country is “a matter of
New Zealand: Are we ready to leave the alert level 4 lockdown?
In late March, New Zealand was placed under lockdown to stymie the spread of COVID-19. Under alert level 4, only “essential” businesses could remain
COVID-19 in New Zealand: How should we judge the government’s response?
In a world gripped by fear of the COVID-19 pandemic, state actors are facing unprecedented challenges. Countries around the world are implementing drastic measures:
This year’s election will be dirty, so we need to be vigilant against fake news
In the span of a week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made two big announcements regarding this year’s general elections. First, that her Labour Party
“Our gun laws will change”: Unpacking the Government’s changes to firearms legislation
In the aftermath of the heinous Christchurch terrorist attacks, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern swore that New Zealand’s “gun laws will change”. Her Attorney-General David
Props to Shane Jones
The Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones put his foot down and announced a plan to put beneficiaries into work, recently. The move was