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?"
There seems to be a culture of bullying in the National Party. It has been revealed that a staff member is in a legal dispute with the Party after being… Continue reading "How long can the National Party get away with bullying?"
Jami-Lee Ross is proving to be “The Terminator” to the National Party’s “Sarah Connor”, just when they thought they saw the last of him and his attempts to disrupt their… Continue reading "The Jami-Lee Ross redemption arc could spell National’s demise"
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”"
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"
