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Oxford Union Debate
Foreign Minister Winston Peters recently delivered a speech in the Oxford Union Debate, arguing that the courts are undermining democracy. READ MORE
Māori Wards - A step backwards for democracy
Political blogger, Matua Kahurangi, makes the case against Māori wards, writing: " If you truly believe in Māori capability and mana, then trust Māori to earn their place in democracy the same way everyone else does. Because anything less is not representation, it is an insult". READ MORE
Elections boost the case for Localism
After another poor turnout for the local body elections, Senior Fellow at The New Zealand Initiative, Nick Clark, suggests the need for local government reform. READ MORE
Kaipara District Council backs Craig Jepson election complaint in secret vote
Craig Jepson, the former mayor of Kaipara, has requested an investigation into the 2025 Kaipara District Council election and Northland Māori constituency referendum. Mr Jepson also suggests a thorough investigation, not just into Kaipara’s voting system but into New Zealand in general. READ MORE