Steven Joyce’s infamous “$11 billion fiscal hole” claim in 2017 was enough to halt the seemingly unstoppable ascent of newly-minted Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern. Until the then-National Party Finance… Continue reading "Paul Goldsmith’s $4 billion fiscal hole proves National aren’t the “competent fiscal managers” they claim to be"
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 all, the country was once considered… Continue reading "New Zealand: How should we manage our borders and quarantine facilities?"
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, it is now unclear whether this… Continue reading "New Zealand: Should the election be pushed back to a later date?"
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 contain their own outbreaks, the country… Continue reading "New Zealand: The re-emergence of COVID-19 has made this election a lot closer"
After a litany of disastrous PR stunts, many believe Simon Bridges’ time as leader of the National Party has come to an end. Recently, one of his most senior party… Continue reading "New Zealand: Has Simon Bridges’ time come?"
Despite two of their henchmen, Simeon Brown MP and Chris Penk MP, brandishing the incumbent Coalition Government as “globalists” who “undermine New Zealand sovereignty”, the National Party seems to have… Continue reading "National are spreading disinformation about the NZ Government’s decision not to support US-backed Venezuela opposition leader"
The hallmark of the John Key-era National Party was its unbreakable unity. It was also what made them the preferred choice over the Labour Party, which prior to finally designating… Continue reading "The #LimoLeaks saga reveals the factionalism in the National Party"
In the Roman Republic, condemned criminals and slaves would be forced to fight one another in vicious duels that resulted in bloodshed or even death. The “gladiators”, as these fighters… Continue reading "Gladiators Ready"
After months of speculation, the fate of National Party leader Bill English was finally confirmed today as he announced in a press conference – flanked by family – that he… Continue reading "Replacing Bill"
