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David Seymour's subtle powerplay
The soon-to-be deputy PM has already made a crucial win behind the scenes.
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Henry Cooke
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Are we back in the early 1990s?
The last time we had this kind of recession we voted in MMP. What might we do this time?
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Henry Cooke
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Could anyone but Luxon lose the CGT fight for National?
Politics should be about policies, not people. But it isn't.
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Henry Cooke
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A closer look at Labour's shattering defeat - and the likely importance of Winston Peters
Nine thoughts on the morning after Election 2023
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Henry Cooke
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One solution to distrust in the media: Show your working
For the mainstream media, explaining is not losing.
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Henry Cooke
25
A tale of two memoirs
Some notes on Ardernism, plus a little bit of professional news.
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Henry Cooke
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On John Key still being prime minister
The deep truth behind a good meme.
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Henry Cooke
6
Who are the ACT Party base?
A deep dive into the supporters that rocketed ACT back into political relevance, with far too many graphs.
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Henry Cooke
16
The biggest lie politicians tell themselves
We tell ourselves stories in order to govern. But the biggest one goes unquestioned.
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Henry Cooke
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National need to change the economy, not their leader
Ask Jenny Shipley how Winston Peters likes having his dance partner swapped out mid-song.
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Henry Cooke
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Are past careers important in politics?
Dr. Shane Reti's demotion is a reminder that the best experience for being a minister is being a minister.
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Henry Cooke
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Labour's long win on defence policy
A declassified conversation with George Bush shows Jim Bolger "wanted" to remove the nuclear ban in 1991. But he couldn't.
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Henry Cooke
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