Voting papers are in the post for the local elections. A thick envelope, a scattering of wards and constituencies across Wellington to be marked in pencil and sealed away. On the last page rests the question of the Māori ward and constituency; whether they should continue. My instinct has always been to say yes. Tangata … Continue reading Voting Papers Arrive
Author: Gurtej Singh
The Maturing of MMP
Many say that Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) representation has not worked in Aotearoa New Zealand. Critics point to hung parliaments, messy compromises, and policy drift. Yet the current coalition offers a counter-narrative: it shows how MMP has matured. Coalition partners, whether small or mid-sized, are not just supporting acts rather they are shaping the script. … Continue reading The Maturing of MMP
Ending the Circus
Some conversations in Aotearoa New Zealand are like the tide. They come in with urgency, full of froth and promise, and then slide back out, leaving only the faint trace of where they had been. The capital gains tax is one such wave. One half of the political shoreline prefers to let it roll away, … Continue reading Ending the Circus
Faultline Report 