投稿者: Eleanor Ainge Roy in Queenstown
The country’s MMP electoral system was designed to give more diverse voices entry to parliamentCoalition governments – regarded with horror in many other democracies – have become the norm in New Zealand since the country shifted to the MMP electoral s…
In 1996 Aotearoa ditched the ‘first past the post’ system for a mechanism that creates a more diverse governmentRead the NZ weekly election briefingDespite New Zealand democracy being founded on the British system, in 1996 Aotearoa ditched the “first p…
Pania Tepaiho Marsh leads hunting weekends for women that are now so popular she has a long waiting listThe first time Pania Tepaiho Marsh went hunting in the bush, the jabbering and chattering of her busy mind fell unexpectedly still.Equipped with a h…
Variegated monstera disappears from orchid house in Christchurch amid boom in popularity of valuable floraA rare and valuable houseplant has disappeared from the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in New Zealand, amid a boom in the popularity of unique indoo…
In 2017, Jacindamania swept the nation, but this year the sparkle is gone, replaced by a strange and muted campaign When “Jacindamania” swept the country three years ago, town halls, pubs and stadiums were crowded with supporters wherever Jacinda Arder…
Much-lauded health director reveals the mental health toll of leading the medical response to the pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOne of the key architects behind New Zealand’s successful management of the coronaviru…
PM widely expected to beat challenger in October but both criticised after ‘muddled’ exchangesThe first election debate between the New Zealand prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, and the opposition leader, Judith Collins, went off without a bang, with bot…
Prime minister says her attention is focused on running the country, but her challenger says she is looking forward to the showJacinda Ardern and Judith Collins are preparing for the first TV debate of the New Zealand election, amid a campaign dominate…
Opposition party unveils billions in tax cuts and focus on disciplined spending in its pre-election economic proposalsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew Zealand’s opposition National party has released its plan to restore t…
Finance minister says figures don’t reflect the thousands of lives saved and reduced burden on health systemCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew Zealand has entered a recession with the economy contracting 12.2% in the June q…
Teaching council says student teachers are not able to complete the requisite number of practical hours because of this year’s lockdowns Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than a thousand student teachers in New Zealand wi…
Teaching council says student teachers are not able to complete the requisite number of practical hours because of this year’s lockdowns Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than a thousand student teachers in New Zealand wi…
As the country heads towards a national election, how has the pandemic changed voters’ priorities? Over to you ….As New Zealand heads towards a general election on 17 October, health will no doubt be on the minds of many voters. But what are the othe…
Academics, historians, researchers and scholars feel a literary crime is taking place during the distraction of the global pandemicSheltered in the bunkers beneath the National Library in New Zealand’s capital rests a treasure trove of books, including…