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

New Zealand Election 2026: The Aftermath

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

Leftist Kiwi Writes N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, Politics

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

Leftist Kiwi Writes Emergencies/Natural Hazards, N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, Research, Science Technology

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

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Crime, Justice, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Political Parties

“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

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