Who's to blame for the crisis of declining local voter turnout?
Despite a cacophony of voices, it looks like we are headed for a record low voter turnout.
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Political Roundup: The pressure of survival shows for NZ First
COMMENT: At its annual party conference next week, NZ First will debate its survival.
Political Roundup: Is it time to lower the voting age?
COMMENT: There are at least 16 places in the world where 16-year-olds can vote.
Political Roundup: Ardern scatters diplomatic stardust in NY
The PM's diplomatic New York trip has been a success.
Political Roundup: Diversity problems and solutions in local government
"Too stale, male, and pale." Will the current elections bring more diversity?
Political Roundup: Electioneering on Facebook under scrutiny
Debate about "weaponised advertising technology" being used by political parties.
Political Roundup: Labour's #MeToo political damage
COMMENT: The damage is with their own supporters.
Political Roundup: Claims of a #MeTooLabour 'cover-up' in the Beehive
COMMENT: It's almost inevitable that further heads will roll, it's just a question of who.
Political Roundup: Ardern's #MeTooLabour problem
Although the Labour Party president has resigned, pressure on the Prime Minister remains.
Political Roundup: Shouldn't the Government be spending more?
What sort of topsy-turvy political world have we arrived at?
Political Roundup: Labour's KiwiBuild reset disaster
The Government has been widely panned over its major announcement yesterday on housing.
Political Roundup: How much are politicians actually worth?
The Prime Minister currently gets paid $460K — about nine times the average wage.
Political Roundup: Democracy declines in media darkness
What needs to happen to keep the New Zealand media alive and kicking?
Political Roundup: The costs of politicians being friends with generous foreigners
Relationships and gifts from wealthy individuals to politicians come at a cost.
Political Roundup: Playing politics with proposals for an election policy watchdog
The nature of New Zealand general election campaigns could be significantly changed.
Political Roundup: Will more than a third vote in the local government elections?
COMMENT: Voter turnout is low. So how can we fix it?
Political Roundup: What's changed for welfare beneficiaries?
Photo sparks debate on whether Govt is doing enough to provide for those in dire need.
Political Roundup: The Govt suggests it hasn't given up on the housing crisis (yet)
COMMENT: Yesterday the Prime Minister sent a clear message to voters.
Who's to blame for KiwiBuild's blunders?
Will Phil Twyford lose his portfolio in Thursday's Cabinet reshuffle?
Political Roundup: Opportunities and obstacles for National and Luxon
COMMENT: Christopher Luxon could be a great candidate but is he the way back for National?
Political Roundup: Who can we trust in 2019?
Comment: Around the world trust is declining, leading to a sea change in politics.
Political Roundup: The camouflaged military spend-up
COMMENT: Imagine if the Govt had announced the $20b new spend on on Budget Day.
Political Roundup: Budget hack 'cock up or conspiracy' debate continues
Comment: Pundits divided over Govt's terrible handling of the so-called "Budget hack".
Political Roundup: Who cares about the 'Budget hack'?
Comment: Should we really care about the "Budget hack"?
Political Roundup: Intense speculation on Budget leaking and hacking
Comment: Problem with scandals involving mystery is they naturally lead to speculation.
Political Roundup: Abortion reform in question
An announcement of new legislation is looming but it might not be what is expected.
Political Roundup: Stars aligning for a Christian Party
Big hurdles remain before National can be hopeful it has a new coalition-friendly party.
Political Roundup: Christchurch Calling: social media clampdown
The world is changing fast and the threats this presents requires a massive debate.
Political Roundup: The KiwiBuild betrayal
COMMENT: It is now evident that Labour will not deliver, writes Bryce Edwards.
Political Roundup: Why the cannabis referendum is a real problem
Comment: Unfortunately, there seems to be plenty of room for things to go wrong.
Political Roundup: Workers' rights, the return of strikes and May Day
Comment: Bryce Edwards looks at industrial action under the Labour-led Government.
Political Roundup: Simon Bridges' destabilised leadership
Comment: Bridges' hold on National leadership is still in trouble, writes Bryce Edwards.
Political Roundup: Simon Bridges' beleaguered leadership
Further signs that his demise as leader may happen sooner rather than later.
Political Roundup: The international fascination with Jacinda Ardern
As a political commentator, I've never experienced anything like it, says Bryce Edwards.