The great Nineteenth British Prime Minister William Gladstone once observed that “the first essential for a Prime Minister is to be a good butcher.” When
Peter Dunne Wellington, April 18, 2024 There has been a positive but restrained response to the deal announced between Stuff and Warner Brothers Discovery to
April 10 is a dramatic day in New Zealand’s history. On April 10, 1919, the preliminary results of a referendum showed that New Zealanders had
Taiwan and New Zealand are two small island states with much in common. Both are vibrant, independent democracies, living in the shadow of an overbearing
Nearly three decades after the introduction of MMP and multiparty governments, there should be a greater level of understanding about their finer points than often
Our Leader this fortnight: Indian Newslink March 15, 2024 issue Guest Editorial by Peter Dunne This week’s government bailout, the fifth in the last eighteen
Peter Dunne Wellington, February 7, 2024 Earlier this week, Wellington’s newspaper, The Post, launched a “conversation” inviting public responses about how Wellington could move on
The rush to push legislation through Parliament under urgency to abolish the Māori Health Authority, Te Aka Whai Ora, has been unseemly. No matter that
Peter Dunne Wellington, February 22, 2024 Here we go again. Another National-led government, and another round of cracking down on beneficiaries. That was the reaction of
Airport security should be rid of unnecessary harassment There was a hole in a quiet road near me recently. It was about three metres long.
Peter Dunne Wellington, December 14, 2023 It is a time-honoured ploy for a new government to paint its predecessor as fiscally incompetent and irresponsible. This
Peter DunneWellington, December 8, 2023 New National MP James Meagher broke the long-standing convention that Maiden Speeches should be non-controversial. His speech not only raised
Peter Dunne Wellington, December 1, 2023 Dame Jacinda Ardern observed after she stood down as Prime Minister that “Government is not just what you do,
Over 2500 years ago the legendary ancient Chinese Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu observed that “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
The essence of politics is often described as about the contest of ideas. But really the political process is primarily about the pursuit and retention
The last National Party campaign leaflet received in my letterbox this week urged me to “Please party vote National.” Unlike the bold promise of “A
Hipkins goes on the defence while Luxon had little to lose In the wake of the first pre-election televised leaders’ debate, the commentariat has reacted
Peter Dunne Wellington, August 17, 2023 The Prime Minister was right when he said lifting the remaining Covid-19 restrictions earlier this was week was an
Opinion polls suggest that it is now likely that National will lead the next government, supported in some shape or form by ACT. When looking
Peter Dunne Wellington, June 22, 2023 There are strong echoes of the Helen Clark Labour Government’s “Closing the Gaps” programme in the system now being
Peter Dunne Wellington, April 1, 2023 In his first two months as Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins impressed by his directness, clarity and determination, and the
Glasses are signs of wisdom: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins (Facebook Photo) In just over five weeks as Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins has breathed new life
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Peter Dunne Wellington, December 3, 2022 For the last 30 years, the Resource Management Act (RMA) has been contentious. Introduced by Labour under Sir Geoffrey
Newsflash: Labour Party expels Gaurav Sharma. A separate story follows. By-Election on December 10, 2022. Peter Dunne Wellington, October 20, 2022 There was a clear
Peter Dunne Wellington, October 17, 2022 September’s Ipsos Poll ranked inflation, housing, healthcare, crime, and the economy as the major issues about which New Zealanders
Peter Dunne Wellington, October 7, 2022 There will be relief in certain political circles at the acquittal of former MP, Jami-Lee Ross of corruption in
Peter Dunne Wellington, September 25, 2022 Maria Dew KC’s inquiry into the allegations against Sam Uffindell was intended to achieve two purposes. The first was
Peter Dunne Wellington, September 14, 2022 It is hardly surprising that in the wake of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the question of New
Peter Dunne Wellington, August 28, 2022 When Sir Peter Blake was heading Team New Zealand’s successful 1995 and 2000 America’s Cup campaigns, he posed one
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