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Jun 10, 2026 ∙ 2 min
ALFRED JOHNS: What is destroying New Zealand - yes, we were warned
Former U.S. President Barack Obama was speaking to Americans—not New Zealanders—when he issued this warning in 2006. Yet his words seem uncannily relevant to New Zealand today. “Ethnic-based tribal politics has to stop. It is rooted in the bankrupt idea that the goal of politics or business is to funnel as much of the pie as possible to one’s family, tribe, or circle with little regard for the public good. It stifles innovation and fractures the fabric of society. Instead of...
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Jun 10, 2026 ∙ 3 min
JORDAN WILLIAMS: Chris Hipkins wants to tax your holiday home so you can pay for his
We all know politicians "take the piss" when it comes to entitlements. But have you seen the news about Chris Hipkins? He has taken it to a whole new level. The most common rort is when MPs claim a tax-free Wellington accommodation allowance when they already own an apartment in Wellington. National's Louise Upston has been in the firing line for this – but at least she has the excuse of needing somewhere to stay in Wellington. NZ First's Andy Foster – literally the former Mayor of Wellington...
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Jun 9, 2026 ∙ 7 min
GRAHAM ADAMS: Is UNDRIP really an easy win for Winston?
With National widely regarded as falling somewhere between half-hearted and hopeless on rolling back co-governance, its coalition partners are in fierce competition for voters who object to Maorification and reject any interpretation of the Treaty that implies a partnership between the Crown and iwi. Act has scored the most recent bragging rights by persuading National to ensure only elected councillors can vote on most council committees. This win follows NZ First’s push to amend or repeal...
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