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 N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, New Zealand First, Parliament, Political Parties, Politics, The Opportunity Party

The end of the old order in N.Z. politics?

Two uninspiring Chris's and a very good Q: Will Opportunity be the true winner? Who is who? What has happened to our Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins. Who is Prime Minister Christopher Luxon trying to be? And likewise with his opposite number across the house, who is Labour leader … Continue reading The end of the old order in N.Z. politics?

Leftist Kiwi Writes Government, Min. Social Development, N.Z. Labour Party, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties

The need for Louise Upston to resign

Louise Upston. The Minister is under pressure to explain her actions A revelation that Ministry of Social Development prematurely suspended thousands of winter energy payments, places more pressure on its struggling Minister. Louise Upston is a member of the conservative wing of the National Party. I am not sure that she specifically adheres to the … Continue reading The need for Louise Upston to resign

Leftist Kiwi Writes Health, Ministers of the Crown, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Parliament, Political Parties, Politics

Disinvesting in New Zealand healthcare

Dunedin Hospital's new outpatients building opens later in 2026. (Gerard O'Brien ODT) For years, just as Britons have watched their National Health System decline, I have watched the New Zealand health system slowly buckling. In both the U.K. and New Zealand there seem to similar causes. But the primary cause in New Zealand: decades of … Continue reading Disinvesting in New Zealand healthcare

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

A new leader for National Party?

If Chris Luxon is rolled, is Chris Bishop (above), the next Prime Minister? (Source: National Party) Last week Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the absurd off-the-cuff announcement that he would support a referendum on the M.M.P. electoral system that New Zealand uses. After days of strong push-back, National are having an urgent meeting today to … Continue reading A new leader for National Party?