With New Zealand moving to alert level 3, Parliament resumed in limited numbers on the 28th of April. As is customary, the leaders of
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COVID-19 in New Zealand: How should we judge the government’s response?
In a world gripped by fear of the COVID-19 pandemic, state actors are facing unprecedented challenges. Countries around the world are implementing drastic measures:
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
A closer look at the United Nations Global Compact on Migration
It was only fitting that an eventful political year would culminate in vitriol that has swept many people on social media. The latest storm
How NZ First is proving to be a welcome sight in Government for businesses
When business confidence steadily declined in the middle of the year, many began to wonder if the current Labour-New Zealand First government were trustworthy
No, the Foreign Minister’s overseas trips are not “vacations”
As they are paid for by taxpayer dollars, many New Zealanders become critical when they see elected politicians traveling overseas. The most common accusation
What did NZ First achieve in #Budget2018?
As with any coalition government, the different parties which comprise the Labour-NZ First-Greens coalition have dissimilar priorities. Such was the root cause for critics to
Investing in Stronger Ties with the Pacific
In the lead-up to the much-awaited first budget of the new Labour-New Zealand First government, the Rt. Hon Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced a significant
NZ First Hits Rotorua: Why it was Significant
“It’s the people we set out to help that should be our greatest purpose. There’s a whole lot of people who’s very life and
Paddle Your Own Waka
The controversy over the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Bill which the New Zealand First party wants to pass into a law brings to our attention one