Many would say the issue of ‘universal dental healthcare’ is the forgotten policy platform in this year’s general elections. I would argue that there
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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: Will the COVID-19 pandemic usher in a new era of economic nationalism?
With New Zealand moving to alert level 3, Parliament resumed in limited numbers on the 28th of April. As is customary, the leaders of
NZ First Convention 2019: the Caucus reports on what they’ve been up to
New Zealand First’s annual conventions are not only about members suggesting policy ideas to their MPs, but it also gives them an opportunity to
About that “protest” at NZ First’s 2019 Convention
Early on New Zealand First’s annual Convention, a hint of controversy arose which the media predictably pounced on. Firearms enthusiasts had organized themselves to
Abortion law reform: what is going on?
What was initially hyped as the first major reform to New Zealand’s abortion law since 1977 is now in uncertain territory, as disagreements over
Putting an end to “mission creep”
“Get some guts and join the right side!” That was the remark of then-Prime Minister John Key of the National Party in response to
Stronger borders funded in Budget 2019
As mental health, trains, and tree-planting dominated the post-Budget 2019 discussions a very significant win was left largely unnoticed. Part of the inaugural “Well-Being
Rail wins big again — thanks to NZ First
Aside from being the “champion of the provinces”, the New Zealand First party have also been taking the mantle of being the “champion for
NZ First nets a capital gain on the proposed capital gains tax
Ever since the Tax Working Group (TWG) released their final report last February, New Zealand’s political discourse has been largely dominated by its recommendations