Politics

Greatest hits / Greatest shits | Issue 15

Posted 6:52pm Sunday 13th July 2014 by Carys Goodwin

Greatest hitAs a “young person,” there’s nothing more cringe-worthy than watching non-youths attempt to become well versed in the wonderful world of the Internet if they don’t really understand how the Internet works. That makes social media campaigns hit-or-miss, and means they can either be really Read more...

Politweets | Issue 15

Posted 6:52pm Sunday 13th July 2014 by Carys Goodwin

Rude. You go, fake Hekia. Poor Brazil. Truth. Fake Russell gets on Labour’s Kiwi-everything bandwagon. Read more...

Critic tackles election year | Issue 15

Posted 6:52pm Sunday 13th July 2014 by Carys Goodwin

The world of political discourse has always, and will always be, full of people who speak really loudly. Sometimes, these people are members of parliament or those who are otherwise politically involved. Sometimes, they’re politics students who happen to write for a student magazine and enjoy trying Read more...

Politweets | Issue 14

Posted 1:08pm Sunday 6th July 2014 by Carys Goodwin

Well, that’s nice, Paula. #DJSuMo You’re not wrong, Tau. Read more...

Greatest Hits / Greatest Shits | Issue 14

Posted 1:08pm Sunday 6th July 2014 by Carys Goodwin

Greatest HitOur dearly beloved long-lived politician John “Banksie” Banks has resigned after a bit of a hiccup with the law. The Auckland readers of Critic will know him best, as he ruled the city with an iron fist for two separate terms (2001-2004; 2007-2010); Epsom residents will know him even Read more...

Critic tackles election year | Issue 14

Posted 1:08pm Sunday 6th July 2014 by Carys Goodwin

If you regularly read this page, you’ll know I have a bit of a fascination with Clare Curran. The Dunedin South MP/Twitter Warrior provides me with great Politweets fodder, and has tried a few times to make #cheeserolls trend. In fact, my encounter with her came down to a Twitter conversation. Read more...

Politweets | Issue 13

Posted 2:07pm Sunday 25th May 2014 by Carys Goodwin

Snap. Clever. That is an incredible mental image. It’s ok to be bald, Tau. We all have our guilty pleasures. Read more...

Greatest Hits / Greatest Shits | Issue 13

Posted 2:07pm Sunday 25th May 2014 by Carys Goodwin

Greatest HitsThe Greatest Hit this week goes to a brand new political party attempting to grace New Zealand with its presence: the Civilian Party. Based on the satirical news site, the Civilian Party stands for a variety of ludicrous and hilarious things. Some of their policies include “defend the Read more...

Critic tackles election year | Issue 13

Posted 2:07pm Sunday 25th May 2014 by Carys Goodwin

On 15 May, the annual New Zealand Budget was released. For many people the word “budget” elicits an eye roll and a groan, bringing forth images of Excel spreadsheets and a motherly voice explaining exactly why you can’t buy that hideous sofa from the Sallies. In some respects, that’s exactly what Read more...

Greatest Hits / Greatest Shits | Issue 12

Posted 4:32pm Sunday 18th May 2014 by Carys Goodwin

Greatest HitsOver the past few weeks, Campbell Live has been running an “at home with the leaders” segment, where John Campbell goes to party leaders’ houses and eats the dinner they cook. While it might be a strange twist on Come Dine With Me, it’s a good way to see what the leaders are like as Read more...