Bryce Edwards examines the role of lobbyists in shaping Christopher Luxon’s National-led government. 

Edwards reckons the involvement of lobbyist Wayne Eagleson, from Thompson Lewis, in staffing the new government’s Beehive offices is part of a trend in political influence. 

This practice, often termed the ‘revolving door’ between public and private sectors, brings about questions of transparency, accountability and potential conflicts of interest. 

15 November 2023

Keeping the voting age 18

Luke Tetley-Jones is against lowering the voting age to 16. Despite the ‘Make it 16’ group’s advocacy, Tetley-Jones questions the maturity and readiness…

15 November 2023

Fake news and ‘small lies’ in NZ’s 2023 election social media posts

An analysis of over 4,000 Facebook posts from New Zealand’s political parties and leaders for the 2023…

11 November 2023

Radicalisation of NZ politics

Muriel Newman discusses the perceived radicalization of the leftwing parties in Parliament. From controversial statements made at rallies to threats…

6 November 2023

The left threatens “consequences” if the will of the minority is denied 

Chris Trotter argues statements, by Debbie Ngarewa Packer and Willie Jackson, about the ACT Party’s…