When the National Party found themselves unable to stop the rise of ‘Jacindamania’ in the 2017 general elections, they turned to one of their most senior MPs and top spin-doctor… Continue reading "Why is National blocking the creation of an independent election campaign watchdog?"
Sensing opportunity in the 2020 general elections, “Bishop” Brian Tamaki of the controversial Destiny Church has announced the creation of his new political vehicle – Coalition New Zealand party. The… Continue reading "Will the “Christian conservative” strategy work?"
As rogue Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross torched his own National Party with revelations of corruption, the attack dogs from the main Opposition party fended off their political oblivion by chipping… Continue reading "With the Wally Haumaha controversy cleared, National loses a smokescreen to hide their infighting"
Plagued by controversy, Jami-Lee Ross fronted the media and unleashed the most memorable take-down of the National Party – which until that point he was an integral part of.
Not long after the new Coalition Government comprised of the New Zealand Labour and New Zealand First parties, with confidence & supply from the Green Party, was sworn into office… Continue reading "“A Cabal of Chaos”: Why National, rather than the Government, is the unstable unit that cannot be relied on"
When you’re the designated protege of arguably one of the most popular figures in New Zealand political history, there is pressure for you not just to perform but to excel.
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"
Imagine a politician who deliberately tries to block an official information act request in order to suppress information from the public, imposes hefty penalties for people who exercise their right… Continue reading "Meet the Man They Call “Slimy Simon”"
It’s hard to quantify what the New Zealand National Party stands for these days.
