Stinginess
We’re just very stingy, I’m afraid. The Sunday Star-Times has an excellent editorial on the amount of overseas development aid New Zealand gives out. It’s Read More
Do you believe in God?
That’s the relatively straightforward question the Sunday Star-Times put to political leaders for a fascinating story for its Easter Sunday edition. The most interesting aspect Read More
Birthday the first (and last?)
There are countless reasons why New Zealand would be poorer if National came into office in September. Let’s chalk up another one. On Monday, Maori Read More
Japanese advocacy
So, is a state company that mines and sells coal a sensible spokesperson for New Zealand’s clean, green image? Apparently so. The Government is spending Read More
Pukka school tucker
There’s nothing like celebrity to get an issue moving. Health groups have been banging on for years about food in schools and its relationship to Read More
Easter lessons
As Labour strategists sit down for a long Easter weekend with their families, they’ll probably be pretty pleased with how the year’s going. They’re ten Read More
Dog-whistle politics
The election in Britain, due in May, will tell us something interesting about how our election is going to play out. Superficially at least, the Read More
I hate cars
News yesterday that Auckland’s public transport system was going to get a funding boost unleashed a three-party tag-team of outrage. Three of the four parties Read More
The soaring Kiwi
Is that the sound of Dr Cullen biting his fingernails, hoping the economy can hold on till September? Kiwis’ pessimism about the economy was revealed Read More
Working Easter
Somebody has to do the work. On Tuesday, Linda Clark was discussing Sue K‘s new Private Member’s Bill that would make it easier for parents Read More