El Nino (red) has replaced La Nina (blue), and it will be a strong one. Just as the political climate is changing in New Zealand, so is the meteorological climate. It poses challenges that politicians, planners and voters alike cannot afford to ignore. After years of being in varying degrees of La Nina, a strong … Continue reading New Zealand’s “super” El Nino weather phase
National losing confidence in Luxon?
Is the coalition fraying over the M.M.P. announcement? (1 News) A few days ago, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that there will be a referendum on whether New Zealand should keep M.M.P. It came in a surprise announcement that was made with no prior consultation of the National Party caucus, nor the Cabinet that he … Continue reading National losing confidence in Luxon?
Timeline for the New Zealand election 2026
Governor General Cindy Kiro signing the Election Writ in 2017 (Source: N.Z. Parliament) It is now less than 100 days to the 2026 General Election. Given the changes that the Government has made to enrolling to vote and the legality of what can and cannot be done in /around polling booths, I have made this … Continue reading Timeline for the New Zealand election 2026
Winston Peters not putting New Zealand first (or First)
National Party M.P. Carlos Cheung who is from China (Source: R.N.Z.) A former New Zealand First M.P., the late Richard Prosser once told me that Winston Peters is New Zealand First's biggest asset... And biggest liability. The recent attacks by New Zealand First on immigrants are not only hugely toxic, they are also immensely hypocritical. … Continue reading Winston Peters not putting New Zealand first (or First)
Constitutional reform in New Zealand? Yay or Nay?
The Treaty of Waitangi (N.Z. Govt. Archives) As concerns with the transparency and accountability of our politicians, and - in particular - the current Government of New Zealand grow, the usual debate about whether New Zealand needs constitutional reform has returned. The status quo supporters who think we have bigger problems to worry about versus … Continue reading Constitutional reform in New Zealand? Yay or Nay?