Electoral Report Shows Voter Turnout Low

Posted 11:32am Sunday 19th April 2015

The Electoral Commission has released its 2014 election report. While the report highlights that the election was successful, it maintains that “much needs to be done”. The report outlines two major priorities to improve the electoral system. The first priority is an increase in voter Read more...

In My Opinion: Henry’s word | Issue 7

Posted 2:51pm Sunday 12th April 2015

It’s not often such a strong mandate gets turned on its head so quickly. Only five months ago National won Northland with an overwhelming 9000-vote majority. Then two weeks ago, it managed to lose the seat to Winston Peters. The outcome was the result of two mistakes. The first was the Read more...

The Port of Auckland Fiasco

Posted 2:51pm Sunday 12th April 2015

The expansions to the Port of Auckland have ushered in a new tide of political controversy for Auckland City Mayor, Len Brown. The council owned company, Ports of Auckland, plan to extend the Bledisloe Wharf further into the Waitamata Harbour, effectively allowing for easier access and docking for Read more...

In My Opinion: Henry’s word | Issue 6

Posted 1:39pm Friday 10th April 2015

T he Green Party is naming a new co-leader come July. The appointment of a new face also brings forth the possibility of a new direction. Over the past decade the Greens have made huge strides in growing their support and refining their message. Yet it’s a fair assumption that this may be the Read more...

Healthy Homes Bill Also Fails

Posted 1:39pm Friday 10th April 2015

The Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill failed to pass its first reading in parliament on Wednesday 18 March. The house was split on the issue, with the bill receiving 60 votes for and 60 votes against. In order to pass, however, a bill needs a majority vote. The aim of the bill was to impose a Read more...

Kids Probably Going To Stay Cold and Hungry

Posted 3:11pm Sunday 29th March 2015

“Feed the Kids” Bill Fails First Reading National Says It’s a Parent’s Job T he Feed the Kids bill, officially known as the Education (Breakfast and Lunch Programmes in Schools) Amendment Bill, was voted down by parliament in its first reading last week. The bill proposed Read more...

Green Co-Leadership Contest

Posted 5:43pm Sunday 22nd March 2015

In January of this year, the Green Party co-leader Russel Norman announced his resignation. Although he will remain as a list MP for the party, his decade-long run as co-leader will come to an end in May. Norman highlighted it was time to “find a new challenge for [himself].” He also stated Read more...

Indonesian Authorities Tired of Australia

Posted 2:32pm Sunday 15th March 2015

An Indonesian Minister, Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno, has made threats of what he calls a “human tsunami” if the Australian Government doesn’t stop the pressure it is putting on Indonesian authorities. The threats come after a continuous effort from the Tony Abbott-led government to save the lives of the Read more...

US Presidential Election Updates

Posted 2:32pm Sunday 15th March 2015

L ikely candidates for the 2016 presidential election, still ten months away, seem to be kicking off their campaigns early this year. Last week, nine soon-to-be Republican Party candidates travelled around Iowa apparently preparing for the coming election. None of the candidates has officially Read more...

Little Plays Politics

Posted 2:32pm Sunday 15th March 2015

L abour leader Andrew Little has confronted the fact his party’s candidate for the Northland by-election, Willow Jean Prime, is an unlikely contender. Little has hinted that a Labour endorsement for New Zealand First leader Winston Peters may be on the cards. Prime Minister John Key has Read more...