Across the generational divide in politics
For some people, words like ‘tax’ and ‘regulation’ and ‘government intervention’ are fighting talk.
2017 Election
Gordon Campbell on the fear of change
As NZ has woken from its nine-year slumber to confront National’s dire legacy of social and economic neglect, the changes are going to be extensive.
Your F**king Guide To Government Formation
Wondering why you don’t have a new government yet? Let me fill you the f**k in.
Is Winston Peters our best current defence against market extremism?
On trade and foreign ownership, Peters is talking sense…
Gordon Campbell on Peters’ end game in the coalition talks
We’re now entering the Agatha Christie phase of coalition negotiations, given all the main characters have been summoned to the drawing room today by M. Hercule Peters.
Which way will New Zealand First jump?
How relevant will Peters treat his own partry policy to his final decision?
Gordon Campbell on the election result, and likely road ahead
A government led by Bill English and Winston Peters would be a more conservative one – particularly on social issues – than any during the Key years.
From the Hood : Election Lists
Bringing Order to the Election Result
Gareth Morgan, In His Own Words
Is the TOP leader a reliable prophet?
From the Hood : The Campaign Strategist’s Lament
A National Party Spin Doctor Writes
Ten Reasons For Not Voting National
Three more years of business as usual is the real risk.
Gordon Campbell on National’s Mickey Mouse policies on trade
According to Todd McClay the European Union says it wants to conclude a FTA with NZ by the end of 2019. That timetable sounds unbelievably optimistic.
Gordon Campbell on the politics of fear and neglect
This week, National leader Bill English is claiming that farmers could face a $50,000 cost increase from Labour’s water tax plans. Another phantom fear.
Gordon Campbell on the likely path of Hurricane Jacinda
So far, Labour’s tax plans have been treated like an incoming hurricane in the Caribbean – how big will it be, what path it take through the economy, how much damage will it do?
From the Hood : Policy Captcha
Do Politicians Dream of Electric Sheep?
Gordon Campbell on National’s fake news onslaught
Can National succeed in lying its way into a fourth term of office? Given its entirely fictitious claims of a $11.7 billion hole in Labour’s alternative budget, it won’t be for lack of trying.
Gordon Campbell on the funding crisis in the public health system
Much as Health Minister Jonathan Coleman may like to muddy the water, the crisis in our public health system is hardly the fault of the […]
Bill English: The Forgotten History
The story of Bill English, before he became a nice guy
Gordon Campbell on the Greens’ ongoing problems
Hard to treat the Greens’ belated decision to stand a candidate in Ohariu as being anything other than a desperation move
Gordon Campbell on DHB deficits and free trade
DHBs are under intense pressure to reduce deficits within a climate of chronic underfunding.
Gordon Campbell on Labour’s campaign launch
One of the key motifs of Ardern’s speech was her repeated use of the phrase – “ Now, what?”
Gordon Campbell on National’s current inability to find its target
Early days yet, but the National Party seems to be having trouble in finding a credible line of attack on Jacinda Ardern.
Gordon Campbell on Labour’s love, lost
To realistically hope to form a government, Labour needs to be punching around 30% at least, yet that figure looks like a truly distant hope.
Gordon Campbell on Act, the centre-right’s perennial ugly duckling
National has just endorsed Act leader David Seymour in Epsom, it being that time on the electoral calendar for the ceremonial anointing to take place once again.
Gordon Campbell on Labour’s candidacy troubles
So its official. Greg O’Connor will indeed be Labour’s candidate in Ohariu and – as also signaled well in advance – the Greens will not […]
Gordon Campbell on the politics of boredom
Last weekend’s Cabinet shuffle of the same old names around a few different chairs didn’t tell us much.