FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 - The Untold Story

New Zealand's childcare is among the most expensive in the world. But tax rebates are not the answer

Some eight months out from this year’s election, the National Party has launched a new tax rebate policy to help reduce childcare costs. At the same time, Australia and Canada are abandoning their own rebate policies for failing to really address childcare affordability issues.

The Conversation · Mar 9, 2023

How will the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party fare in the March state election?

Previously seen as an alternative to the Nationals, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party has lost all three of its lower house members since the 2019 NSW election. Can the party recover, or will the Nationals and independents shine through?

ABC News · Feb 19, 2023

NSW forests face uncertain future as ‘desperation’ builds over major parties’ inaction over logging

With no clear commitments, the gap between community expectations and actions of state MPs will be a major election flashpoint

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2023

Ardern's exit and the persistence of other politicians

'All political lives, unless they are cut off in midstream at a happy juncture, end in failure because that is the nature of politics and of human affairs," wrote British politician Enoch Powell half a century ago -- and then proceeded to demonstrate the truth of this proposition in his…

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2023

New Zealand farmers sour on Ardern’s Labour, complicating new PM's path

Jacinda Ardern won over many New Zealand farmers with effective COVID-19 policies, but the influential rural bloc has soured on her as out of touch, weighing on the chances for the prime minister's successor to stay in power.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2023

Jacinda Ardern’s ‘immeasurable difference’ hailed by world leaders following shock resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister

Fortune rounds up what world leaders have to say on New Zealand’s outgoing prime minister, as well as, who could be her successor.

Fortune · Jan 19, 2023

Ardern's successor as Labour leader faces tough October election

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's sudden resignation on Thursday may have come as a shock to the rest of the world, but as her popularity waned domestically, some had questioned how long she would remain in power.

Reuters · Jan 19, 2023

‘True global power’: World leaders pay tribute to Jacinda Ardern as she resigns

‘She has demonstrated that empathy and insight are powerful leadership qualities’

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Former Victorian MP unfit to stand trial over 45 IBAC charges, psychiatrist says

Former state MP Russell Northe is unfit to stand trial on 45 charges brought by IBAC, a court has heard.

ABC News · Jan 13, 2023

Michael Pascoe: Liberal Party unable to be honest with itself, let alone the nation

“If you can’t be honest with yourself, you can’t be honest with anyone.” That little homily is playing out for the federal Liberal Party.

The New Daily · Jan 9, 2023