The preliminary New Zealand Election 2026 results (RNZ). The New Zealand Election was held on Saturday 08 November 2026. Far from being a decisive sweep by either side, New Zealand now faces its biggest ever Parliament overhang. With a distinct shade of teal thrown in by the Opportunity Party for good measure. As predictions go, … Continue reading New Zealand Election 2026: The Aftermath
The U.S. is on a day of consequence
Today the United States is on a day of consequence. Will the Donald Trump led Republicans get rocked by an amazing electoral outcome? Or will the M.A.G.A. machine be vindicated by an outcome few in the world want? What will this map look like when it is all over? I am cynical about the outcome. … Continue reading The U.S. is on a day of consequence
National Party list oblivion one of elections quirks
National Party list M.P.'s could be wiped out at this election (Stuff). There is a potential nightmare facing the National Party list. In an election where a significant overhang is possible, several of the most senior National Party M.P.s could lose their jobs. It is just one of a few political quirks in the 2026 … Continue reading National Party list oblivion one of elections quirks
Natural hazards underfunding forces closure of Geonet monitoring centres
A print screen of the live Geonet website (Geonet). Natural hazards are a part of life in this country. Faults, volcanoes and tsunamis exist throughout. Government funding has always been available. In recent years that has changed. Funding tax cuts for those who do not need it, has been a bigger priority. To the point … Continue reading Natural hazards underfunding forces closure of Geonet monitoring centres
“Tough on Crime” approach is not working
National M.P., Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith (Source: National Party) "National will get 'Tough on Crime'" said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. "Let us get 'Tough on Crime'" said Deputy Prime Ministers David Seymour and Winston Peters at various points. To all three of these parties "tough on crime" is akin to putting an ambulance at … Continue reading “Tough on Crime” approach is not working