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
Opinion
Beyond the Backlash
The appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as the new CEO of Air New Zealand should have been a moment of national confidence, proof that Aotearoa New Zealand is ready to embrace a new generation of global, cosmopolitan leadership. Instead, what should have been a celebration of merit and capability has been mired in suspicion, condescension, and … Continue reading Beyond the Backlash
The Mirror We Avoid
It begins with hope. The kind of hope that folds neatly into a carry-on suitcase, stuffed between passport stamps and addresses of friends, cousins and relatives on your WhatsApp who promised a sofa bed and maybe, if lucky, a job. Many South Asian migrants arrived in Aotearoa, or across the West, with little more than … Continue reading The Mirror We Avoid
Faultline Report 