Politweets | Issue 14

Posted 1:08pm Sunday 6th July 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Interview: Michael Woodhouse - National Party MP

Posted 4:32pm Sunday 18th May 2014

Michael Woodhouse is a National Party list MP based in Dunedin. He takes care of both Dunedin North and South, and is the Minister of Immigration, Veterans’ Affairs, and Land Information. He is also Assistant Minister of Transport. Why should students vote for you? What do you want to do for Read more...

Greatest Hits / Greatest Shits | Issue 12

Posted 4:32pm Sunday 18th May 2014

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...

Politweets | Issue 12

Posted 4:32pm Sunday 18th May 2014

Clare tells @g_townnz what parliamentary office training comprises. I look forward to the whole musical. Banks also watches Campbell Live. Whatever “floats your boat.” Considering I have my own selfie with him, I’m disappointed. What? Read more...

Critic tackles election year | Issue 12

Posted 4:32pm Sunday 18th May 2014

For many of you, this will be your first election; and if you’re into politics enough to be reading this, that’s very exciting. Over the past couple of months, I’ve been picking brains and studying policy in an effort to present a few of the people who you’ll have the opportunity to vote for. This Read more...