Week in Review: The NZ First leader shows there’s madness to his method, attempting to hog the limelight in the new Govt’s first week
Comment
Posted inMāori issues
Enhancing the mana of Te Tiriti
Comment: There is no need for the Act Party’s ‘principles’, because there are not two treaties. There is only one – Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Posted inSustainable Future
COP28: As nations admit climate loss and damage, one industry still wins
Oil mogul ensures opening of UN climate summit avoids any talk of phasing out fossil fuels
Posted inSocial Issues
The edible landscape where all can enjoy the fruits of others’ labour
Our public spaces, parks and gardens are largely ornamental – they could offer so much more repurposed as a place to provide free food for all
Posted inComment
New Government crashes environment
Comment: The coalition agreements contain many actions on the environment – most regressive and some that could take NZ back decades, writes environmentalist Gary Taylor
Posted inPolitics
Not much for Kiwi wallets in first 100 days
Christopher Luxon’s new 100-day plan of action has a lot of aspiration but not quite as much substance
Posted inBusiness
Stuff short circuits
MediaRoom: A decorated current affairs programme is a notable omission from the latest round of public funding amid questions over Stuff’s commitment to its journalism.
Posted inPolitics
The choices Ardernism made
The Sixth Labour government stands out among its peers. Is it for the right reasons? asks Joe Pagani.
Posted inPolitics
Policy wins for Act, NZ First but Nats hold the reins of power
The first media conference between the parties gave an insight into what the next three years will look like
Posted inLocal Government
New dawn for Chch council after mystery and mayhem
Comment: The chief executive is gone but why did Christchurch councillors back her for so long?
Posted inComment
Building a bridge over troubled waters
Repealing water reforms will be politically popular, but a challenge for councils confronting a yawning infrastructure deficit
Posted inElection 2023
Enjoy the political silence while it lasts
Patience is a virtue in other countries when they negotiate coalitions after elections, writes Michael Swanson
