Philip Crump (aka Thomas Cranmer) says that as coalition talks continue behind closed doors, newsrooms are frustrated by the lack of political content. Questions arise about Chris Luxon’s ability to reach an agreement among National, ACT, and NZ First. 

Nonetheless, experienced dealmakers understand the importance of negotiating the best terms, even if it takes time. 

10 November 2023

Lord Jonathan Sumption’s speech on the challenges to free speech

Lord Jonathan Sumption delivered a keynote speech at the Free Speech Union’s AGM and Conference in Christchurch Town Hall on 4 November…

19 November 2023

Diane Coyle’s call for improved expert communication amidst rising populism

Diane Coyle discusses the growing distrust of experts, particularly those in positions of power, as a key factor contributing to the rise of populism in…

20 November 2023

Labour’s path forward

In Grant Duncan’s analysis of Labour’s path back to relevance, he says that the party has shifted away from emphasising prosperity in its messaging. According… 

17 November 2023

Embracing AI could eliminate all human errors, but is that good?

Students were locked out of an online NCEA English exam due to high log-in attempts, forcing them to take the…