Four new year’s resolutions for Jacinda Ardern. And four for Simon Bridges

Jacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges at Diwali in Auckland

We’re half a month into the year, and the political wheels are just beginning to turn. To celebrate, Brigitte Morton proffers some resolutions for the leaders of the two big parties. Like most people, for me the reality of the New Year and those shiny resolutions are starting to wear off. Sure, I brought a … Read more

Simon Bridges has pulled off the near-impossible: seizing the Budget agenda

There is no evidence of illegality on the part of the National Party, and they have succeeded in shining a light on parts of the Budget the government would prefer you didn’t reflect on, writes Brigitte Morten for RNZ One of the key advantages of being in government is that you get to largely set … Read more