From the Hood : The Campaign Strategist’s Lament
A National Party Spin Doctor Writes
National Party
Ten Reasons For Not Voting National
Three more years of business as usual is the real risk.
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 Myth Of Conservative Economic Competence
This myth of conservative competence is as widespread as it is unearned
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 Alfred Ngaro’s standover tactics
When someone like Alfred Ngaro is being paid circa$350,000 a year (in salary and perks) you’d think he wouldn’t have to learn on the job about the basic moral rules of his role.
Public Office, Private Gain?
The saga of Keith Holyoake and Kinloch
Why MMP Is Still The Best Option
MMP has flaws, but the alternatives to the current voting system are much worse