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 the specifics of the policy engulfs… Continue reading "Abortion law reform: what is going on?"
“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 criticisms of his decision to deploy… Continue reading "Putting an end to “mission creep”"
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 Budget” was funding to secure our… Continue reading "Stronger borders funded in Budget 2019"
Aside from being the “champion of the provinces”, the New Zealand First party have also been taking the mantle of being the “champion for railways” – with state-led investments in… Continue reading "Rail wins big again — thanks to NZ First"
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 – most notably, the introduction of… Continue reading "NZ First nets a capital gain on the proposed capital gains tax"
Last week’s global school strike for climate is forcing our political elite to devote more time and effort into the issue of climate change. What was once merely a subject… Continue reading "How serious is NZ First in dealing with climate change?"
The 2019 national budget is widely anticipated due to it being the inaugural “Well-Being Budget”, a world first funding model which seeks to prioritise human welfare over abstract figures such… Continue reading "Having a “Well-Being Budget” should mean standing up for those who look after our well-being"
Chances are you know about the use of 1080 pellets by the Department of Conservation (DOC) due to the very loud and very active movement against it. That is a… Continue reading "Why NZ First is the strongest voice in Parliament against the use of 1080"
There tends to be backlash when paternalistic policies become enacted: be it increasing excise taxes on tobacco, banning single-use plastic bags, or plans to ban the popular Lime scooters for… Continue reading "Yes, Government regulation to ban smoking in cars with children is necessary"
One of New Zealand First’s most salient concessions won in their Coalition Agreement with the Labour Party is the establishment of the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) – a $1 billion… Continue reading "A year later, the Provincial Growth Fund is proving critics wrong"
