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How the wind blows in Walcha: a community divided over renewable energy

Farmers in New England are facing off against an unlikely alliance of the National party and conservationists

The Guardian - AU

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

Luxon back in the fight stealing from Labour's playbook

Christopher Luxon found a new gear in his State of the Nation speech on Sunday where he announced a childcare rebate for families, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Less word soup, more vision needed from Luxon

Christopher Luxon needs to explain his vision for New Zealand and underpin it with some policies that are clearly articulated and costed, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Explainer: Is health chair wrong on neutrality– or are the rules wrong?

There's a succinct answer to that question. Rob Campbell and Prof Jonathan Boston debate the pros and cons of political impartiality.

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Why National won't panic as it did in 2020

The focus for the party must be on developing its own post-Cyclone Gabrielle reconstruction and resilience plan that it can promote positively and with confidence, argues Peter Dunne

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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?

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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

As the Liberal-National Coalition marks its 100th birthday, will it survive for many more?

This week marks one hundred years of the federal coalition between the Liberal and National parties, the most successful governing partnership in Australian history.

The Conversation

Desley the deputy steps into the breach

The country's seen a bit of Desley Simpson over the past fortnight, stepping up to communicate with the public over Auckland's historic floods. But who is this savvy political operator?

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One hundred years of the Coalition – will Nationals and Liberals be celebrating?

February is the 100 year anniversary of the Coalition Agreement, a milestone in conservative politics that we should mark.

The New Daily

Weed in South Africa: apartheid waged a war on drugs that still has unequal effects today

Cannabis is being commercialised into a multibillion-dollar global industry and South Africa wants a piece of the pie. In his 2022 state of the nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke of developing a hemp and cannabis sector to boost the post-COVID economy.

The Conversation

Business student puts hand up for NSW election

The National Party has unveiled its candidate for the seat of Cessnock at March's NSW election.

Newcastle Herald

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…

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What will become of Mt Albert without an MP?

Unless National chooses to force a by-election, constituents will be left unrepresented when Jacinda Ardern exits Parliament in April. Bonnie Harrison looks at what could happen in the electorate.

Reuters

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.

Fortune

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.

Reuters

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.

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The Independent UK

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

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

ABC News

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.

The New Daily

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.

ABC News

Federal Calare MP Andrew Gee quits National Party over Indigenous Voice to Parliament opposition

The federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee, is resigning from the National Party effective immediately over its opposition to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

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Yikun Zhang associate loses Justice of Peace role

Colin Zheng steps down from community role after conviction over donations to the National Party.

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Luxon's success with 'deadly serious' plan to diversify

Christopher Luxon promised to address National’s diversity issues ahead of the election, and he says the party’s done exactly that with its new and growing candidate list

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MP's emails show pattern of personal attacks on ministry

National MP Barbara Kuriger accused Fonterra of "corruption" and pushed for a public official to be fired over the prosecution of her son for ill treatment of animals.

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