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Graham Adams: Hipkins treads a slippery path on democracy
Graham Adams writes that like Te Pāti Māori, Labour is no fan of equal representation for all.
Elizabeth Rata: Ngai Tahu’s ambitions for the South Island
Professor Elizabeth Rata, commenting on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill, asks what kind of society we want to live in. “New Zealand’s future may be that of a prosperous first-world democratic nation or a retribalised third-world state controlled by a rentier elite. The value of the Bill is that it forces us to discuss these scenarios”.
Dr Muriel Newman: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Dr Muriel Newman of the New Zealand Centre for Political Research warns that the scheme to replace democracy with tribal rule by 2040 remains largely in place despite the change of government.
John Robertson: New Zealand’s Dirty Little Secret - Apartheid In The 21st Century
John Robertson argues that if New Zealand wants to be a real democracy, then it’s time to abolish race-based laws and embrace the principle of one law for all.
John Robertson: SLOW-MOTION DEATH OF DEMOCRACY
John Robertson argues that if people don’t push back now, democracy in New Zealand will be just a footnote in the history books.
Nick Clark: Five good ideas for local government reform
Nick Clark of the NZ Initiative believes democracy is not working well at local government level and offers suggestions for five improvements or solutions.
John Porter: National and Co-Governance
Political commentator, John Porter, expresses his concern about National’s stance on co-governance.