Gordon Campbell on the life and times of Peter Dunne
In the end, Mr Pragmatic calmly read the signs of impending defeat and went out on his own terms.
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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 the Turei finale
So the political career of Metiria Turei is, in effect, now over. It goes to show the double standard in politics is alive and well.
Gordon Campbell on the nation’s moral tizzy over Metiria Turei
Ever since George Washington confessed to chopping down the cherry tree, his example has been taken to heart by every politician following in his wake.
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 the real truth deficit in welfare
The most troubling thing about the current emphasis of government policy is that “success” seems to be judged entirely on whether people are being moved off benefits…
Gordon Campbell on the ch-ch-changes at IRD
Cutting jobs on the scale being flagged at IRD doesn’t make much sense, given that tax law and IRD investigations are set to become increasingly complex…
Gordon Campbell on the National v Labour family support packages
Too bad that poverty can bring out the worst in people. Especially at times, among politicians…
Gordon Campbell on the Shane Jones concept
Since Shane Jones has never really existed, the media felt it necessary to invent him.
Max Rashbrooke on how to make government more open
New Zealand scores well on many international rankings of openness… those surveys have also pinpointed major weaknesses.
Gordon Campbell on our refugee intake, and Uber’s woes
On figures released this week, there are currently 65.6 million people worldwide who have been displaced from their homes by war, famine or other external […]
Gordon Campbell on NZ’s silence over Trump’s anti-Muslim agenda
Shame that the New Zealand government has been missing in action over the weekend, during the time when the Trump presidency has been carrying out […]
Gordon Campbell on Bill English, abroad
If David Cameron was the closest thing John Key had to a political mentor, their successors also share a whole lot in common. Theresa May […]
Gordon Campbell on populism and Labour 2017
For many on the centre-left, populism is a dirty word, and shorthand for the politics of bigotry.
Gordon Campbell on the Murray McCully exit
Leaving has been his finest gift to caucus, and to the nation. Would that it had been done sooner, but welcome that it be done at all.
Gordon Campbell on the new team’s potential Cabinet picks
Gordon Campbell on the new team’s potential Cabinet picks Things will be just the same, but really, really different! Its so exciting! Bill English is […]
Gordon Campbell on the Surplus, And Bob Dylan
To quote the distinguished Nobel laureate, “Something is happening here, and you don’t know what it is, do you Mr Jones?”
Gordon Campbell on the Judith Collins charm offensive
Suddenly, Judith Collins is everyone’s new best friend.
Tough, But Tinder
What political secrets might we conceivably find lurking within Tinder dating app profiles?
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