Grant DuncanGrant Duncan

Grant Duncan teaches in the politics programme at Massey University, primarily in the areas of public policy and political theory. His research interests concern political subjectivities, and he is an active commentator on public affairs in New Zealand.

What we know about Donald Trump’s supporters in New Zealand

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Donald Trump in front of a New Zealand flag

With around 1 in 10 New Zealanders declaring themselves supporters of Donald Trump, a hypothetical Trump Party would be a shoo-in for parliament, writes Massey University’s Grant Duncan. The US presidential election may still be extremely close, but one thing is clear: those pundits and pollsters who predicted Trump was in no position to win … Read more

Grant Robertson is about to undergo his first big test. He has a lot to prove

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The finance minister is about to find out just how difficult it is to keep both constituents and political allies happy, writes Massey University’s Grant Duncan. Global media have shown a great deal of interest in New Zealand’s third woman prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, and they eagerly anticipate the imminent arrival of her baby. Less … Read more