Is the election race closer than assumed wisdom suggest? Those who say nothing's changed in the past few months are missing the political pachyderm staring them in the face
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Labour lessons from Tai Tokerau: A Westie Surprise
A day out campaigning suggests two factors Labour has in its favour as we approach the serious end of the electoral cycle. And no, they're not what you expect
Read MoreWinston Peters past his sell-by date?
It only took a moment, an instinct to get the last word. But Winston Peter's closing remarks on Q+A raise questions about his conviction and comebackability
Read MoreThe Standard & Poor's Budget
Bill English's third Budget has laid foundations. For a couple of short-term goals, in particular. But what's the point if those foundations are being undermined even as they are laid?
Read MorePrepare for the SM onslaught
Why would I choose to make my vote less equal? Or, the growing challenge from the Supplementary Member system and how MMP can adapt and triumph in the referendum
Read MoreWho was wise this week?
The summer surge of politics continued this week with more big calls being made, especially by National, Labour and the Maori Party. But what do they mean? And where do they lead?
Read MoreAnd they're off!
We're going to the polls on November 26. Let the law begin!
Read MoreApres nous, le deluge
We may not have a National-led Government after the next election. Here's why we probably will.
Read MoreThe same law for MPs Bill
A new Bill proposes that incumbents shouldn't be able to use public funding to pay for their election ads. Surely that's cause for celebration?
Read MoreNational veering left on asset sales?
Privatisation of state assets in 2011 looked like a safe bet... until yesterday when Bill English hinted at a 'run better' rather than a 'sell-off' strategy
Read MoreIt’s whisky time for Labour
A close look at voting patterns reveals that New Zealand First and the Maori Party will be firmly in Labour's sights as they plan a 2011 comeback
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