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Today’s NZPD testimonial from Chris Trotter, Political commentator: “NZ Politics Daily has become an invaluable resource for all those who practice, study and/or write about politics in New Zealand. So much so that I can’t remember how I ever did without it.” Anyone can sign up to NZPD for free at: https://democracyproject.nz/nz-politics-daily/ Today’s content National Party Josh Van …
Judith Collins may have led the New Zealand National Party to a catastrophic defeat in 2020. But the election result was not of her making. The real turning point for National came twelve weeks before Collins’ elevation to the leadership. In those days the Opposition could still boast of having more MPs than the Labour …
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TVNZ’s apparent lack of interest in Dr Siouxsie Wiles’ unmasked trip to the beach has raised questions about the media’s impartiality. Graham Adams assesses the fallout. On Sunday morning, National’s Dr Shane Reti asked on Facebook for people’s “thoughts” about TVNZ’s decision not to broadcast the video of Dr Siouxsie Wiles sitting with a …
Today’s NZPD testimonial from Claudette Hauiti, Producer/Host at Radio Waatea: “Me tuku mihi ki a koe me tou mahi i te ao pāpaho o Aotearoa. Thank you for your invaluable contribution to critical information sharing. I appreciate the range and depth of articles distributed and especially support your inclusion of Māori Media agencies and voices. It …
NOTE TO SUBSCRIBERS: Today, we’re continuing with the NZ Politics Daily subscriber drive – please see the testimonial below from Andrew Geddis. Unfortunately, just as the subscriber drive kicked off on Friday, our website went down for the first time. So, if anyone tried to subscribe they would have found that the link I promoted …
Simon Bridges may not have exuded authenticity when he was Leader of the Opposition, but his new book, National Identity, is exactly that according to reviewer Liam Hehir. He says “It is not a book about conservatism, but it is an honourably conservative book.” I had no expectation of being blown away by the …
Mall terror attack Andrew Geddis (Pundit): Why Not Just Send The Auckland Terrorist Back? Paul Buchanan (Kiwipolitico): The supermarket stabbing spree was not a terrorist act Hanlie Booysen (The Conversation): Social inclusion is important in Aotearoa New Zealand — but so is speaking honestly about terrorism Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Act and Greens agree on counter terrorism laws; they may …
Tweets about giving Maori priority access to vaccines have blown up. Graham Adams assesses the damage. In his epic 14th-century poem Inferno, Dante depicted sinners who questioned established religion or whose heretical views damaged the fabric of society as trapped in burning tombs in the Sixth Circle of Hell, and suffering horrific pain. This …
What exactly is plaguing the National Party? And would another leadership change help? These are the big and enduring questions that have surrounded the opposition party since they lost power in 2017. For the best answers to these questions, it’s well worth reading the latest piece by Matthew Hooton in the re-launched Metro magazine, which …
Mall terror attack Bryce Edwards (Democracy Project): Political Roundup – Could government agencies have averted the development of a terrorist? Marc Daalder (Newsroom): How to stop the next terrorist RNZ: The Detail: Turning around a terrorist Kris Gledhill (The Conversation): Despite deportation and detention attempts, could New Zealand have done more to prevent Friday’s terror attack? Dan Satherley (Newshub): New …
International analyst Geoffrey Miller reflects on the impact that the September 11 attacks had on New Zealand’s foreign policy This week’s anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States in 2001 is also an opportunity to recall the impact the tragedy – and the response to it – had on New Zealand’s wider …
The tragic terrorist attack at an Auckland shopping mall on Friday has led to a lot of debate about how it could have been prevented. It turns out authorities were well aware of Ahamed Aathill Mohamed Samsudeen’s severe mental health problems and his capacity for violent extremism if not dealt with appropriately. Much of the …
Mall terror attack Clarke Jones (Guardian): I assessed the Auckland terrorist – our approach to extremism has to change Anneke Smith (RNZ): Muslim leader ‘baffled’ Corrections passed up rehabilitation offer for LynnMall terrorist Edward O’Driscoll (Newshub): Community leaders say Corrections shouldn’t have housed supermarket terrorist in mosque Charlotte Cook (RNZ): Terrorist threw faeces, assaulted staff – Corrections Gordon Campbell: On …
Mall terror attack Thomas Manch (Stuff): The terrorist was a ‘highly damaged’ refugee, and efforts to help him failed Sam Hurley (Herald): The terrorist I knew and the attack I had long feared (paywalled) Andrew Geddis (Spinoff): Would harsher terrorism laws have prevented the mall attack? Alexander Gillespie (The Conversation): New Zealand needs to go beyond fast-tracking counter-terrorism laws to …
Government management of outbreak, expert advice, alert level changes Matthew Hooton (Herald): NZ is united on Covid – why a blow-torch on Government is still vital(paywalled) Henry Cooke (Stuff): The target that continues to elude Ashley Bloomfield, and will keep Auckland locked down Derek Cheng (Herald): Hospitalisations, fatalities and lockdown – the lessons from Oz if we fail …
International analyst Geoffrey Miller says New Zealand’s latest Covid-19 outbreak has once again delayed the country’s return to top-level face-to-face diplomacy – but this comes at a cost New Zealand’s new outbreak of Covid-19 has also stalled an attempt to restart the country’s top-level diplomatic engagement. Given the Delta variant’s spread in Auckland, a rumoured …
Mothers are aggrieved by what some say is a racist policy instituted by New Zealand’s most cherished parenting organisation. Graham Adams argues it is just one example of growing dissatisfaction over preference granted on grounds of ethnicity. In terms of the nation’s traditional iconography, it’s hard to decide whether Sir Edmund Hillary or Plunket …
Parliament Jane Patterson (RNZ): Judith Collins’ reaction to Covid-19 criticism risks familiar public backlash Jo Moir (RNZ): Opposition plays role in national crisis Claire Trevett (Herald): Judith Collins is not the only villain in ‘pantomime’ of the lockdown Parliament(paywalled) 1 News: Judith Collins defends move to Wellington during level 4: ‘I’ll ask the questions’ Tova O’Brien (Newshub): Politicking in a …
Afghanistan Tim Watkin (Pundit): After 20 Years In Afghanistan, ‘A Little Revenge’ Has Done Immeasurable Damage Kurt Bayer (Herald): Military intelligence never saw total collapse coming of Afghan army, committee briefing hears Stuff Editorial: Afghanistan – yes, we have work to do Thomas Manch (Stuff): 375 New Zealanders, visa holders stranded as Government considers ‘second phase’ of evacuation effort …