Leftist Kiwi Writes Finance, New Zealand Affairs, Social Development, Superannuation, Taxation

Senior citizens: How does N.Z. pay for them?

Senior citizens are caught in the political cross fire over superannuation affordability (The Press) Senior citizens and how New Zealand pays for their care is something this country avoids talking about. The decision to cancel compulsory superannuation by the Robert Muldoon Government is the worst economic policy in 50 years. A report found that had … Continue reading Senior citizens: How does N.Z. pay for them?

Leftist Kiwi Writes New Zealand Affairs, Parliament, Politics

New Zealand election 2026: My estimate

The Opportunity Party could determine who wins the New Zealand election 2026 After weeks of watching the two major parties slide towards a dead heat where neither can form government, I make my initial prediction for the 2026 New Zealand general election. We have seen Prime Minister Christopher Luxon say to the media "Cry me … Continue reading New Zealand election 2026: My estimate

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Ministers of the Crown, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Political Parties, Politics

How the Luxon Cabinet 2023-2026 performed

The Cabinet of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in 2023 (STUFF/Robert Kitchin) The New Zealand Parliament has sat for the final time in its 54th edition. I now take the time to rank the Cabinet Ministers of the Christopher Luxon Government. A.C.T. PARTY When Brooke van Velden first became a Minister of the Crown, a cartoonist … Continue reading How the Luxon Cabinet 2023-2026 performed

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Green Party, N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Parliament, Political Parties, Politics, Te Pati Maori

My report card for 54th New Zealand Parliament

A.C.T. Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden delivering her valedictory statement (Stuff N.Z.) Parliament is in the process of dissolving for the 2026 Election, due on 07 November 2026. As the final insults and questions flew in the House of Representatives yesterday, I wrote this. It is my report card for the political parties of the … Continue reading My report card for 54th New Zealand Parliament

Leftist Kiwi Writes Green Party, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, Politics

Respecting the Greens in 2026

Green Party co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson earlier this year (Green Party). When the Green Party first entered Parliament in 1999, many thought it was a joke of the political system. It would not last. No one would take them seriously and they were/are too childish to hold Cabinet portfolios. Over the years, the … Continue reading Respecting the Greens in 2026